Posted on Mar 18, 2020
What were to happen if a soldier is drinking off post on a weekend off, then recalled to formation?
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The Soldier informs the chain of command that they have been drinking and will be unable to drive.
However, with that being said there are a few things to keep in mind.
1. You should not be receiving short notice recalls unless you are put on alert status. If you are in an alert status with a short notice recall in effect, you will be instructed about the drinking policy.
2. If you are of a legal drinking age and off duty on a scheduled off day, do not try to drive into work. "Because my SGT told me so" will not get you out of a DUI. It will also not prevent you from receiving UCMJ for being drunk on duty.
3. If you are recalled on a normal scheduled day off and you are drunk, you will not receive UCMJ just because you were drinking at a time when you were allowed. If it is absolutely required that you be physically present for the no notice recall, then arrange with your platoon to provide you a ride to and back.
However, with that being said there are a few things to keep in mind.
1. You should not be receiving short notice recalls unless you are put on alert status. If you are in an alert status with a short notice recall in effect, you will be instructed about the drinking policy.
2. If you are of a legal drinking age and off duty on a scheduled off day, do not try to drive into work. "Because my SGT told me so" will not get you out of a DUI. It will also not prevent you from receiving UCMJ for being drunk on duty.
3. If you are recalled on a normal scheduled day off and you are drunk, you will not receive UCMJ just because you were drinking at a time when you were allowed. If it is absolutely required that you be physically present for the no notice recall, then arrange with your platoon to provide you a ride to and back.
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If you were on an established alert status, you could be in some trouble. I Have been on various alert statuses throughout my career. If you have a three hour alert status, you should not be drinking. If I were the commander, I would put it out explicitly.
If you are underage, you could be in some trouble.
If you drove yourself to the alert, you could be in some trouble.
If you were not on an alert status, you were of age, and you didn't drive your self there, you are likely OK. If you were in such an intoxicated state that it raised issue with your ability to care for your self (like rip-roaring drunk at 8am on a Saturday), you could be sent to ASAP.
You should call your first line and let them know you had alcohol and you should not drive. Seek guidance. Get ready to go incase they come get you. Don't drive/operate equipment.
If you are underage, you could be in some trouble.
If you drove yourself to the alert, you could be in some trouble.
If you were not on an alert status, you were of age, and you didn't drive your self there, you are likely OK. If you were in such an intoxicated state that it raised issue with your ability to care for your self (like rip-roaring drunk at 8am on a Saturday), you could be sent to ASAP.
You should call your first line and let them know you had alcohol and you should not drive. Seek guidance. Get ready to go incase they come get you. Don't drive/operate equipment.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SGT Victor S that’s all you took away from that, were you Adam like 30 minutes ago?
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As an MP Platoon Leader I know my troops would immediately drink a beer after final formation to prevent "hey you" tasking to work night shift law enforcement when the DA6 wasn't done correctly or someone was sick. A very smart strategy in my mind.
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LTC Jason Mackay
A SFC once told me to keep an empty beer can by the door, so if someone knocked on my BOQ room door, answer it with the can in your hand, then they go away.
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