I got a DUI while on leave. What can I expect?

I'm not going to touch all the NJP(could happen, will happen, might happen, should happen) that's going to be up to your CO. The one thing you are required to do is go see your Security manager (G2/S2) and report the incident to them. The process for your security clearance and NJP are different and if your clearance (not to be confused with access) is revoked will be determined by the DCSA CAS. I get messages every week on covered individuals who try to hide and not report their conduct. GO TALK TO YOU SECURITY MANAGER.

Just checking to see how it went for you. If everything went well, you’re probably a PFC. if you love the military, you can stick it out drinking is never a good option for a soldier. I know it’s the culture but the culture needs to change. you can recover from this. Your time and grade will never change.

Whether or not this is a career ender depends upon your command and how they view you as a soldier. I would say that it’s all but certain your clearance will be revoked, and I would start looking at MOS’ that don’t require a clearance if you would like to make the Army a career. Coming from someone that got busted from SGT to SPC in 1995 because I could keep my f’ing mouth shut, and went on to have a tremendous Army career, this is survivable, so don’t lose hope!

Likely some UCMJ as well as having to do some ASAP (Alchohol and Substance Abuse Program) time.

It should not end your career yet it can be a promotion issue for you. The main thing is accept what you did wrong and let him know to clear the road for your punishment. One thing I always told my soldiers was be honest and we can workout the issue, be disrespectful and you will be punished to the fullest. This is my input to your question.

Your leadership is great for letting you finish leave. However, you’ll receive a gomar, they are going to take your own base drivinn privileges and put you in sudcc

Your security clearance may be at risk. "What disqualifies military security clearance?
You were dishonorably discharged from the military. You are currently involved in illegal drug use. You have been judged as mentally incompetent or mentally incapacitated by a mental health professional. You have had a clearance revoked for security reasons."
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Say good bye to your clearance. What state is this in. Is this your first? Washington will take your Dwi down to a Negligent driving for the first and probation for a year with a good fine and treatment. That way it don’t effect your clearance. I would be straight up and call my COC to let them know.

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SGT Wyatt

Just providing you with some feedback regarding your security clearance. Its good to get ahead now. Especially since everyone in Army has a Secret now. I highly encourage you to report to your S2 to ask them to indicate a self-report ASAP. Your CDR will need to recommend in-house access suspension with a 5148R. (Yes, you can still retain your access with the discretion of your CDR until DOD revokes your eligibility)

From my experience and depending on your case, you may or may not lose your security clearance eligibility. The key is to self-report immediately. The three DUI NCO I had retained their security clearance eligibility after self-reporting after adjudication.

I recommend you look into getting the following documents ready and some to keep in mind

1, 5248R Initial
2, Counseling Statement
3, ASAP Certificate
4, Recommendation Letter from CDR
5, Court Documents
6, Receipts for Court fees
7, Court Disposition
8, Personal Statement in memo format

I also want to add. If the charges are dropped or dismissed, still self-report. Whether it is 2 months or 2 years down the road, DODCAS always seems to get a CVR alert regardless of the court outcome. Don't wait until your S2 contacts you. It's much easier to put out the fire when the tinder starts.

Best of luck SGT. Let me know if you have any questions.