Q I know the military continually has problems with people drinking and driving, and was wondering how many of these happen at on-base establishments? If many do happen at on-base facilities, would it be legal to place a breathalyzer machine in each facility?
A Thank you very much for your concern and suggestions on how we can combat alcohol-related offenses. A large majority of our alcohol related offenses take place off-base. However, as you can imagine, we are concerned with all offenses and examine both the situations and locations associated with these events, along with what we can do to prevent them.
For off-base offenses, we are working with our host nation partners to find solutions. For on-base offenses, we work with a variety of helping agencies through our Culture of Responsible Choices program.
Use of breathalyzers in Services facilities is specifically prohibited by Air Force Instruction. Specifically, AFI 34-219, Alcohol Beverage Program, paragraph 1.10. provides that “Breath Analyzers. The use or sale of coin-operated or any other type of breath analyzers in Services activities is prohibited.”
One aspect of a Culture of Responsible Choice is that everyone has a “plan” for transportation home if they have been drinking. Our Wingmen, a designated driver and squadron-based transportation programs are just a few of the possible “plans” that everyone should have. In addition, the selfless volunteers who support the Armedforces Against Drunk Driving have provided and continue to provide an outstanding service to our community.
Our Culture of Responsible Choices working group continues to explore all possible alternatives to help save lives and prevent injuries related to drunk driving incidents. For recommendations or more information about KMC’s CORC, contact Capt. Ebon Alley by e-mail at ebon.alley@ramstein.af.mil.
Thank you again for your suggestion – and for your concern over the well-being of all of our KMC community. By making responsible choices and being good Wingmen, we will be able to reduce or eliminate these drunk driving incidents.
The Commander’s Action Line gives KMC members a direct link to wing leadership. The action line is a way for KMC members to ask a question or express a concern on the policies and procedures of the base, as well as discuss safety and security issues. To submit an action line, e-mail editor@kaiserslauternamerican.com with “Action Line” as the subject.
Correction
The July 4 Special Edition KA stated that Golfclub Pfälzerwald, in Waldfischbach-Burgalben, is a 9-hole course. It is actually an 18-hole course, more than 5,000 meters long.
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Q I know the military continually has problems with people drinking and driving, and was wondering how many of these happen at on-base establishments? If many do happen at on-base facilities, would it be legal to place a breathalyzer machine in each facility?
A Thank you very much for your concern and suggestions on how we can combat alcohol-related offenses. A large majority of our alcohol related offenses take place off-base. However, as you can imagine, we are concerned with all offenses and examine both the situations and locations associated with these events, along with what we can do to prevent them.
For off-base offenses, we are working with our host nation partners to find solutions. For on-base offenses, we work with a variety of helping agencies through our Culture of Responsible Choices program.
Use of breathalyzers in Services facilities is specifically prohibited by Air Force Instruction. Specifically, AFI 34-219, Alcohol Beverage Program, paragraph 1.10. provides that “Breath Analyzers. The use or sale of coin-operated or any other type of breath analyzers in Services activities is prohibited.”
One aspect of a Culture of Responsible Choice is that everyone has a “plan” for transportation home if they have been drinking. Our Wingmen, a designated driver and squadron-based transportation programs are just a few of the possible “plans” that everyone should have. In addition, the selfless volunteers who support the Armedforces Against Drunk Driving have provided and continue to provide an outstanding service to our community.
Our Culture of Responsible Choices working group continues to explore all possible alternatives to help save lives and prevent injuries related to drunk driving incidents. For recommendations or more information about KMC’s CORC, contact Capt. Ebon Alley by e-mail at ebon.alley@ramstein.af.mil.
Thank you again for your suggestion – and for your concern over the well-being of all of our KMC community. By making responsible choices and being good Wingmen, we will be able to reduce or eliminate these drunk driving incidents.
The Commander’s Action Line gives KMC members a direct link to wing leadership. The action line is a way for KMC members to ask a question or express a concern on the policies and procedures of the base, as well as discuss safety and security issues. To submit an action line, e-mail editor@kaiserslauternamerican.com with “Action Line” as the subject.