Will a DUI end my career?

NO, but if you have a problem, then get help, it's best to address it, so your COMMAND knows your trying to get SOBER, and stay away from alcohol, try your best you're the one who got the DUI, otherwise count the days before you injure, or kill someone next time, your life and career

Poor decisions in your off duty time, will effectively derail your career. You have disqualified yourself from promotion, and possibly retention. How can you lead others if you don’t have self control? You shouldn’t be looking for 7 you should be praying for retention.

This is one thing that is stressed on every close out formations. Even though I do not want to judge you on this, each and everyone of us has the responsibility to think deep on their actions been wrong or right.just this past weekend in Trier, Germany; nine people possibly more got killed including a 9month old baby , how would you feel to be told your little baby got killed by a drunk driver, as NCO's we are the backbone of the Army and need to set good examples to our troop and battles.what I will say is that, don't let's this impact you negatively bit use it as a tool to correct other regardless of the out come of your QMP. good luck.

It all depends on your performance ratings & rank. For lower enlisted and 1st time, most likely not. For NCO's its on a case by case basis. I know that if an Officer gets a DUI it is pretty done for him or her. But then again its a case by case basis. Remember that the final say is with your command.

Depending on the local policy, you will probably be looking at an Article 15, plus a GOMOR. You will certainly come up on the QSP list. I knew two individuals that came up on the QSP list; one was retained, one was not. The one that was not was the one with a DUI. After observing the QSP process, the only way to beat the QSP is to have an otherwise exemplary record AND have killer letters of recommendation/character witness statements.

You probably be more concerned with what rank you will be at in the next three months.
Btw.. look at the ranks that are responding. If it is a Senior NCO, read the response, and check the level of sympathy you are receiving. Best thing you can do is attempt to salvage what is left of your career prospects and perform your job the best you can. Your horizon is pretty low, but that bottom is just opening up.

That is unfortunate for sure. If you were picked up by civilian police, you may do well to see if there is a Veterans Treatment Court in that county. They will work with you and your unit. I cannot say if you will lose rank nor any other outcome, but I have seen the program save a career. The important thing is that the court will work to get you help (if needed) for drinking, put you on a program that will ensure successful outcomes. Everyone makes mistakes and in your case, a second chance. I am not condoning drinking and driving, but only trying to show that there are options to help. Best of luck SSG Gully.

It all depends on your command staff. I’ve seen guys get discharged over a first offense and I’ve had shit bag soldiers with 3 DUIs. Circumstances should matter to a certain degree but mostly you screwed up.

I would expect some disciplinary action, for sure: loss of grade, loss of pay, possibly, but not as likely, some brig time. As others suggest a promotion in the near future is unlikely. NCOs are expected to set a good example for their troops, and DUI just isn't that.

This has the potential to cause some serious damage. You may be able to stay in but if the DUI charges are legitimate and go through you will not be up for promotion anytime soon.

For the near future I would recommend getting a lawyer to verify if you have a shot at fighting the charges. If you can shake the DUI the promotion may be possible but it all depends on what can be proven/disproven in court