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So here's a question sure to drive some opinions from all over. Two beers in a combat zone, should it be allowed or no? I know for me personally, and no I'm not an alcoholic, but after a long day at work or busy day doing stressful tasks, I enjoy coming home and cracking a cold one. When I was in Iraq in 08-09 we were allowed to have two beers at our little JSS while watching the Super Bowl. To me it was a nice chance to kick back and take a load off. My thinking is, with all the cases of PTSD coming up, what if we allowed that decompression each night (provided soldiers are not immediately going out on mission), would it potentially lower the stress levels of soldiers knowing no matter how bad the day is that at the end of it they can crack a cold one and chill out a bit? So, should it be allowed or not?
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I have to say that it's a good intention but a bad idea. I have seen how certain members of the service choose to conduct them selves. They would find a way to get more than 2 beers. One way is to simply get the guy who doesn't drink to give you his. It would happen one way or another and then you'll have big problems on your hands. I don't think I have to go into detail about what impact a drunk service member would have on the mission in a hostile environment. Just thoughts from a young buck who has seen around the block.
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I have to say that it's a good intention but a bad idea. I have seen how certain members of the service choose to conduct them selves. They would find a way to get more than 2 beers. One way is to simply get the guy who doesn't drink to give you his. It would happen one way or another and then you'll have big problems on your hands. I don't think I have to go into detail about what impact a drunk service member would have on the mission in a hostile environment. Just thoughts from a young buck who has seen around the block.
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Acohol in unifom is a big no no, plus in combat zone is a bad idea, I don't want to lose my focus and judgment or feel tire when enemy is near.
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I think that would be awesome I do it would help take a load off and for soldiers to relax their mind
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Alcohol is something that may inhibit one from doing their job properly, especially in an area where we must remain vigilant. Yes there may be some that are working, but in case sh*t hits the fan, all troops should be ready at a moment's notice.
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I think it should be allowed, but that the beer should be considered a controlled item. It should be accounted for and Soldier consumption should be monitored. The argument for cultural consideration doesn't hold water when you consider the fact that pork chops weren't banned in the DFACs and MKTs scattered around Iraq. While I've met Muslims who would occasionally slip a pork chop, I've met many more who had no problem drinking a beer.
I would be far more worried about Troops abusing alcohol than I would about the cultural considerations. However, leaders can mitigate over-consumption.
I would be far more worried about Troops abusing alcohol than I would about the cultural considerations. However, leaders can mitigate over-consumption.
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Mixed feelings i came out a alcoholic but i still think a beer every now and then
won't hurt but it can .
won't hurt but it can .
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It's already there as most of us already know so why make our troops hide it.
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I think it would help, but you always have abusers who go to far but are good troops sober
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I voted no. It is not that I am opposed to an occasional beer but because I know that "Joe" will abuse it. I too was there in Iraq during 08-09 and I remember the two beers at the Super Bowl (monitored heavily by everyone from Command Sergeant Major down to our Platoon Sergeants). I also know that "some" people were able to get moonshine and other alcoholic beverages by various means. I also know that there were folks that went overboard with their drinking upon our return because they felt they "needed" it. I see the benefit of having a beer to relax but in theater it would cause issues.
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