Legal Implications of using Spice or other intoxicating substances Published Feb. 2, 2011 By Capt Kevin R. Cayton 341st Missile Wing Staff Judge Advocate's Office MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Substances such as Spice, Space, or any other similar intoxicating substances will negatively impact military members and their Air Force Careers. The use or possession of these substances has been prohibited by order of Col. Anthony Cotton, 341st Missile Wing commander and Air Force Instruction 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program, and can be punished by Article 15s or court-martial under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Punishments can include a reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, a punitive discharge and even confinement. Even if military personnel assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command are not punished through an Article 15 or a court-martial, a commander is required to initiate discharge proceedings under AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen if there is any evidence of drug abuse. The military can recoup any bonuses or benefits received. Service members can also lose post-service benefits, such as VA benefits, the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Finally, the ability to obtain civilian employment may be impacted. By using these substances you may lose everything you have worked for throughout your Air Force career and will have a life-long negative impact on your employment -- no matter how long you have served. Remember, just because a store or vendor may advertise a product as legal does not make it so and military members caught using these substances can face life-long consequences.