US | Marines Marines Face Random Alcohol Tests And even a 0.1% result requires counseling By John Johnson Posted Dec 20, 2012 3:30 PM CST Copied Marines salute prior to a medal-presentation ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., in May. (AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Mark Rightmire) The Marines have adopted what sounds like a zero-tolerance approach to alcohol. Beginning next month, all members of the Corps must undergo random Breathalyzer tests twice a year, reports the Los Angeles Times. Those who blow a .01% or higher—that's possible after a single drink—get referred for counseling, and .04% requires a visit to medical personnel to determine whether they're fit for duty. No other branch of the military has random mandatory tests, reports the Washington Times. The standards are much tougher than those faced by drivers in most of the US, with .08% the typical limit. The move follows a Pentagon study in September that found binge drinking to be on the rise throughout the military. Its authors recommended regular screening of troops. Read These Next The Treasury isn't backing down from its Trump coin plan. It's being called a disturbing trend: paragliders with bombs. After 5 months, the 10th jail escapee has been caught. Feds cite ChatGPT evidence in arrest of Palisades Fire suspect. Report an error