Posted on Aug 17, 2016
At what point do you notify your Chain of Command that a peer, a fellow NCO, has a drinking problem?
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I would first discuss this problem with the NCO himself. He may just need a nudge to self refer, or he may tell you to stay out of his business.
Either way, it is your duty to help.
It isnt clear in your post however, exactly what you deem to be considered a "problem." If he's consistently drinking and driving, absolutely that's a huge problem. If he just likes to tie one on after a long work week, well then I'd advise caution before inserting yourself into a problem where none may exist.
More clarity on the issue is needed, before a definitive answer can be given.
Hope this helps.
Either way, it is your duty to help.
It isnt clear in your post however, exactly what you deem to be considered a "problem." If he's consistently drinking and driving, absolutely that's a huge problem. If he just likes to tie one on after a long work week, well then I'd advise caution before inserting yourself into a problem where none may exist.
More clarity on the issue is needed, before a definitive answer can be given.
Hope this helps.
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^This. After over 20 years in the service and as a person who probably drinks too much myself, I can say that if it is noticeable at work then it has been growing and getting worse for a very long time and help is needed now.
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MSG Thomas Currie
I'm a bit confused by an Ensign asking a question about "a fellow NCO" but outside that before seeing who had asked, my first thought when reading the question was How Does The Chain Of Command Not Know??
The question poses a situation where you are aware that a PEER has a drinking problem -- but somehow you believe that their supervisor doesn't know about it -- something seems to be very wrong with that situation. I'd be more concerned about how such a situation could exist than about the alleged drinking problem.
The question poses a situation where you are aware that a PEER has a drinking problem -- but somehow you believe that their supervisor doesn't know about it -- something seems to be very wrong with that situation. I'd be more concerned about how such a situation could exist than about the alleged drinking problem.
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When it affects the mission or safety of others.
If that someone is underage then immediately regardless affect on mission or safety. Also if crininal conduct is a result.
If that someone is underage then immediately regardless affect on mission or safety. Also if crininal conduct is a result.
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Soon... if you are concerned then it's time. I assume you know your peer and can tell the changes that alcoholism normally brings about. If you talk to your chain of command I'm sure they will apply critical thinking, and do some observation/follow up themselves before taking any action...you are probably not the only one who noticed the problem. You care and are trying to help. You should also offer your support to your peer directly, and remind them that there are other ways to cope with life.
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