B08.11 - Attachment 11 - BPRP Factors to Consider.pdf

Attachment 11

BIOLOGICAL PERSONNEL RELIABILITY PROGRAM (BPRP) – FACTORS TO CONSIDER

References: AR 190-17, USAMRIID Pamphlet 190-17-4, AR 190-51, AR 190-13, and USAMRIID Pamphlet 51-1

QUALIFYING STANDARDS:

• Emotional and mental stability, trustworthiness, physical competence

• Dependability to perform BPRP responsibilities (for example, candor in self-reporting BPRP-relevant information)

• Flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to the restrictive and demanding work environment with Tier 1 Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) that must be strictly controlled and secured

• Ability to pass drug or substance abuse testing before being certified in the BPRP

• Ability to obtain a current and favorably adjudicated personnel security investigation (PSI)

MANDATORY DENIAL OR TERMINATION FACTORS – Candidates with record of the factors listed below are not eligible to enroll in the PRP and will be denied or terminated (for cause).

• Diagnosis of moderate or severe alcohol use disorder without sustained remission as defined in the current American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual or Mental Disorders

• Illegal trafficking, cultivation, processing, manufacture, or sale of illegal or controlled drugs or substances within the last 15 years

• Drug or substance abuse in the 5 years before BPRP interview

• Abuse of drugs or substances while enrolled in the PRP

POSSIBLE DENIAL OR TERMINATION FACTORS – Candidates may enroll in the PRP but will require competent medical authority (CMA) evaluation and recommendation, and CO decision based on “whole person” concept.

• Alcohol-related incidents during the previous 5 years from the date of the initial interview, or any previous diagnosis of alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, or alcohol use disorder

• Alcohol-related incidents when currently certified in the PRP

• Diagnosis of mild alcohol use disorder as defined in the current American Psychiatric

Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual or Mental Disorders

• Abuse of drugs more than 5 years before the initial PRP interview

• Isolated abuse of another person’s prescribed drug within 15 years of PRP interview

• Exceeding the recommended safe dosage of over-the-counter substance or the individual’s own prescribed medications

• Suicide attempt or threats and jeopardizing human life or safety

• Medical, physical, or mental conditions not compatible with PRP duties (examples: inability to meet safety requirements, inability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Improper conduct, attitude behavior o Negligence or delinquency in performance of duty o Poor attitude or untrustworthiness with respect to PRP responsibilities o Attempting to conceal denial or termination factors through false or misleading statements o Contempt of the law or duly constituted authority