Is it immoral or illegal for a SM to drive under the influence?

2022-07-15T18:55:46-04:00

If SM notified her First Line that she was
administered Morphine at the ER. First Line failed to
notify higher up on SM status. SM then text at 0444
that "she'll not be at pt formation because she's
high from the prescription and that's a dui." A SSG
and CPL In charge of the SM viewed the SM
message at 0445 but did not respond. Should the
SM be held accountable for not being able to
operate a vehicle while impaired? SM also has quarters slip.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2022 7:09 PM

2022-07-15T19:09:56-04:00

Since you have a quarters slip, sent this pic to your entire platoon leadership. This should negate the FTR. If it does not they they still push for it, that's when you show this to your 1SG and Commander.

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Jul 16 at 2022 10:56 AM

2022-07-16T10:56:16-04:00

The squad leader should have just reported all present or accounted for at Reveille formation and that end of it. No reason to get any other involvement. Sounds as if they had it in for this SM. It was my experience that all present was a rare occurrence.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jul 17 at 2022 12:15 PM

2022-07-17T12:15:10-04:00

As has been mentioned, no, this SM should not be held accountable for a FTR.

But the question you asked is whether it was illegal or immoral to drive under the influence. And the answer to that question is a resounding, unmitigated, YES. Both illegal AND immoral.