opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy

OPNAVINST 5350.4D
4 Jun 09
setting d s'rong personal example of responsible behavior, both
Jn and off-duty, and fostering a climate that motivates
subordinates to conduct themselves at all times as professional
Navy members.
is) Command responsibility. Commands will ensure
uollcles anu programs are implemented to reinforce the message
~f responsible use of alcohol by all members who choose to
~lrlnk. Ensure all hands understand that intoxication is not an
2xcuse for m~sconduct. Take appropriate corrective action when
rlolations mder this instruction and other violations occur,
;)er reference (b) .
ic) Shipmate responsibility. Shipmates take
responslblt3 care of shipmates. All members must be aware of the
darning slgcs of alcohol abuse and take positive steps to ensure
.shipmaces do not abuse alcohol. This includes intervening
~efore excessive drinking occurs, stopping a shipmate from
Irlving whl,e under the influence of alcohol, and immediately
:hallenqicq ~ndppropriate behavior resulting from alcohol use,
not3 7ri and off-duty.
idi Personal responsibility. All members must
recognize rke effects alcohol abuse can have on them, on others
,incldd~ng thelr families) and on their careers. It is
dbsoi~tely essential each member understands they are fully
TesponslD~e and will be held accountable for their actions.
Personal responsibility means no drinking alcohol and driving,
iio drlnklng alcohol to the extent it impairs judgment, no public
irunkenness, and absolute compliance with provisions in this
-nstr~ctiorl and with local laws for purchase, possession, and
lse of aicohollc beverages. Ultimate responsibility lies with
?ach rnemDer
3. Kecords Management. Records created as a result of this
instruction, regardless of media and format, shall be managed
ner reference (o) .
- I.,
. Forms =rnd Reports
a. Forms
Tne following forms are available on Naval Forms
~riline at - ,, . , : - . .- rlavalforrns . daps . dla .mil/web/public/home.