Navy and Marine Corps
Policies on Alcohol
MIDN 2/C Broadwater, Z. J.
14 SEP 2006
References And Texts
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CNETINST 1533.12G “Regulations for the Administration and
Management of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC),” 9
August 2002
MCO P1700.24B, “Marine Corps Personal Services Manual,” 17
December 2001
CNET Official Mail Message #076-02, “Navy’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Prevention/Control Program,” 6 May 2002
OPNAVINST 5350.4C, “Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and
Control,” 19 April 2000
SECNAVINST 5300.29B, “Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse and Operating
Motor Vehicles,” 16 March 2000
Department of Justice Website at:
http://www.usdoj.gov
Objectives
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Know the naval policy of “Responsible Use”
Know what constitutes alcohol-related
misconduct and incidents
Know about alcohol abuse treatment
opportunities
Know alcohol abuse separation policies of the
naval service
Naval Policy of “Responsible Use”
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Personal Decision
Abstinence
Application of self-imposed limitations
Alcohol is not an excuse for misconduct
Underage Drinking
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR
INCIDENTS INVOLVING
UNDERAGE DRINKING!!!
NROTC Midshipmen
Midshipmen who incur a serious incident
shall be disciplined as appropriate and
directed to a Medical/Alcohol Treatment
Facility. Appropriate disenrollment action
shall be taken and no offer of appointment
shall be made to those who refuse to submit to
screening.
Alcohol shall not be consumed to the
extent that it:
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Impairs the rational and full exercise of a
member’s mental and physical faculties while
on duty or in the performance of military
duties.
Reduces the person’s dependability and
reliability.
Reflects discredit upon the member
personally or upon the naval service.
“Alcohol Incident”
Any alcohol-related offense punishable under
the UCMJ or civilian authority committed by
a member where, in the judgment of the
member’s CO, the consumption of alcohol
was the primary contributing factor.
Alcohol Consumption On Duty
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Alcohol Consumption during normal working
hours is not condoned
Limited Exception: Commanders,
Commanding Officers, and OICs may
authorize alcohol consumption during official
functions, ceremonies, and other infrequent
command-sponsored events.
Serious Alcohol-Related Offenses
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DUI/DWI
Drunk and disorderly conduct
Alcohol-related NJP
Alcohol-related civilian arrest
Alcohol-related spouse/family abuse
Alcohol-related courtesy turnover by patrol, base, or
local police
Incompetence for duty due to alcohol intoxication
Drinking And Driving
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Conviction of violation of
Article 111, UCMJ
Imposition of punishment under
Article 15, UCMJ
Final adjudication by federal,
state, local, or foreign authority
Finding of competent authority
regardless of punishment
Civilian court’s acceptance of a
plea bargain to a lesser offense
such as reckless driving
Disciplinary Actions
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Active duty personnel are subject to the
UCMJ
Informal Counseling
Comments on fitness reports and evaluations
Administrative separation
Administrative Separation
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Personnel who incur an alcohol-related incident any
time in their careers, after receiving treatment for a
previous incident, will be processed for
administrative separation.
Personnel who incur an alcohol-related incident at
any time during the screening or treatment process
resulting from a previous incident, will be processed
for administrative separation.
Treatment
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Members who are alcohol abusers or alcohol
dependent shall receive the education,
counseling, and rehabilitation needed
depending on the severity of their condition.
The primary function of treatment programs is
to return the abuser to full duty status with a
positive, productive, and healthy lifestyle.
Referrals for Alcohol Abuse Programs
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Command Referral
Self Referral
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Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor
CO, OIC, or Executive Officer
Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor
DoD Medical Personnel, to include Licensed
Independent Practitioner (LIP)
Chaplain
Family Service Center Counselor