THE UCMJ WON'T READ THE LABEL FOR YOU
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THE UCMJ WON'T READ THE LABEL FOR YOU
How the DoD Banned Substance List Works - And How Our Site Helps You Stay Safe
1. Legal In Store Does Not Mean Legal In Uniform
Many service members make the honest mistake of assuming that if a supplement is sold at GNC, Walmart, or online, it must be safe to use. But the military operates under a different standard- guided by the DoD Prohibited Substance List and UCMJ Article 112a. Some products sold over-the-counter may:
Contain banned substances
Use missleading labels or prohormone analogs
Be legal for civilians but still trigger a positive urinalysis or lead to administrative action for military personel.
2. How Do You Know What's Safe?
That's the exact reason we built this website - to help you avoid what others had to learn the hard way. On this site, you'll find:
A curated list of safe, military-conscious supplements
An educational guide on how to read labels and spot red flags
Direct access to OPSS.ORG, the DoD's official supplement safety tool
Resources for commands, leaders, and Sailors who want to avoid career-ending mistakes
3. The Risk of "Reaserach Brands"
Brands like Vintage Muscle and countless others in the "hardcore supplement" world market products the look legal- and are legal - but can still get you seperated. These companies sell:
Prohormones
SARMs
Anabolic analogs labeled as legal supplements
These substances may not be scheduled by the FDA, but they're still explicitly banned by the military, and using them can:
Violate Article 112a of the UCMJ
Risk a bad conduct or other-than-honorable discharge
Destroy your future VA benifits, GI Bill, or civillian career path
Most service members aren't trying to break the rules - they're trying to perform better. This site exists to help them do that without risking everything.
4. We Offer Support And Safe Alternatives
We've created a line of supplements designed for military use, and we've also made it easy to:
Compare your current stack against known banned substances
Understand which ingredients are risky - even if they look "legal"
Get support if you're unsure, worried, or already facing consequences
Weather you're a junior sailor just starting out, a leader trying to educate your division, or a service member trying to rebuild after a mistake - you're not alone, and this site was built for you.
Final Word: "Protect your body. Protect your career. Protect the next guy in your shoes." You don't need to guess anymore. Use this site as your safe zone for supplement education, clean products, and military-focused support. We learned the hard way so you don't have to.