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

Preciosa King — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:55:46 -0400

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

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:09:56 -0400

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

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:56:16 -0400

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 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2022 4:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:48:42 -0400

Well the question itself ye it's illegal to drive under the influence. It's a crime. But it doesn't sound like you did.

Were you reported as FTR? You shouldn't be that's a failure on your first line. Just talk to your NCOIC/PSG. Show them the slip and texts. You did what you were supposed to do. Your NCO is the one who failed.

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

SFC Casey O'Mally — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:15:10 -0400

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.