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What regulations cover alcohol in uniform? Always have heard you are only allowed to have one drink while in uniform.
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In the Army it is AR 215-1 and unit/installation policies - other Branches have their own regulations.
The "you can only have one drink while in uniform" sounds like a local policy restriction.
I've been on installations where the policy is "no consumption while in uniform - exceptions have to be submitted to the installation commander and approved ahead of time" and others where "local commanders (O-5 and above) may allow consumption at unit gatherings and other MWR events".
For instance, you're with III Corps at Ft. Hood. Fort Hood regulation 210-65* covers alcoholic beverages. It states you are prohibited from "Consuming alcoholic beverages during the Soldier’s duty hours, including mealtimes during that period." and from "purchasing alcoholic beverages by the drink while in uniform prior to 1630 on duty days (except on Friday beginning at 1500)."
However, "During the announced III Corps and Fort Hood holiday season (half-day
schedule), alcoholic beverages may be sold and served in all facilities commencing at
1200 to customers in civilian clothes and military uniform."
So, again, local policy will dictate.
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* FHR 210-65: https://home.army.mil/hood/index.php/download_file/view/15bdf6df-93a8-409c-a787-fbf7633b785b/676
The "you can only have one drink while in uniform" sounds like a local policy restriction.
I've been on installations where the policy is "no consumption while in uniform - exceptions have to be submitted to the installation commander and approved ahead of time" and others where "local commanders (O-5 and above) may allow consumption at unit gatherings and other MWR events".
For instance, you're with III Corps at Ft. Hood. Fort Hood regulation 210-65* covers alcoholic beverages. It states you are prohibited from "Consuming alcoholic beverages during the Soldier’s duty hours, including mealtimes during that period." and from "purchasing alcoholic beverages by the drink while in uniform prior to 1630 on duty days (except on Friday beginning at 1500)."
However, "During the announced III Corps and Fort Hood holiday season (half-day
schedule), alcoholic beverages may be sold and served in all facilities commencing at
1200 to customers in civilian clothes and military uniform."
So, again, local policy will dictate.
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* FHR 210-65: https://home.army.mil/hood/index.php/download_file/view/15bdf6df-93a8-409c-a787-fbf7633b785b/676
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CWO4 Terrence Clark
COL Randall C.
So, in '92 the Navy brought back discretionary alcohol aboard ship. Rushmore (LSD-47) was stbd side to pier 4 NAVSTA San Diego. CAPT(CDR) Dunscombe brought the gig alongside a boarded all the officers not actually on watch. We motored up the bay, under the bridge and turned around at Ballast Point to the sound of beer can tabs popping. Back at pier 4, as we were making the H frame, CAPT Dumscombe remarked "I thought it would be more exciting". So did we. Last time it happened.
So, in '92 the Navy brought back discretionary alcohol aboard ship. Rushmore (LSD-47) was stbd side to pier 4 NAVSTA San Diego. CAPT(CDR) Dunscombe brought the gig alongside a boarded all the officers not actually on watch. We motored up the bay, under the bridge and turned around at Ballast Point to the sound of beer can tabs popping. Back at pier 4, as we were making the H frame, CAPT Dumscombe remarked "I thought it would be more exciting". So did we. Last time it happened.
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That's all local policy. I've been on bases where you'll have people actively approach you if you order a beer in uniform, to units where we keep beers in the fridge to pass out on Friday to anyone working after 1500, to units that have an actual functioning bar serving in the working area during duty hours.
It varies by location and culture. In Florida phase of Ranger School, the Gator Lounge has been serving beer to Cadre and students since before I was born. The alcohol rules are written by the commander of your location, you just have to learn your local culture.
It varies by location and culture. In Florida phase of Ranger School, the Gator Lounge has been serving beer to Cadre and students since before I was born. The alcohol rules are written by the commander of your location, you just have to learn your local culture.
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It varies by Post. Ft Bragg/82nd and corps units allow 0alcohol when in deployment readiness status- 9 weeks out of every 27.
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MAJ Ronnie Reams
Wow, is the up company locked for 9 weeks now???? Still in the old, old division area near green ramp?
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