opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy
opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy
opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy
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OPNAVINST <strong>5350.4</strong>.D<br />
4 Jun 09<br />
alcohol free. Those members who choose to consume alcoholic<br />
beverages must do so lawfully and responsibly. Responsible use<br />
is the application of self-imposed limitations of time, place,<br />
and quantity when consuming alcoholic beverages. Alcohol<br />
consumption is never an acceptable excuse for misconduct or poor<br />
judgment. Any misconduct or irrational behavior where alcohol<br />
use is involved must be addressed immediately and effectively.<br />
Most individuals will respond to immediate and effective<br />
intervention. Alcohol abuse left unaddressed has potential to<br />
place both the member and the <strong>Navy</strong> in danger. Therefore, while<br />
it remains an individual choice as to whether or not to drink<br />
alcoholic beverages, members who choose to drink shall do so in<br />
an appropriate place, at an appropriate time, and in an<br />
appropriate quantity. Alcohol shall not be consumed to the<br />
extent that it:<br />
(1) Impairs rational and full exercise of a member's<br />
nental and physical faculties while in a duty status or in the<br />
performance of military duties;<br />
161 Reduces member's dependability and reliability;<br />
(>) Reflects discredit upon the member personally or<br />
lpon <strong>Navy</strong>; 2r<br />
(4) Results in behavior that is in violation of this<br />
instruction and/or reference (b).<br />
e. Violation of policies set forth in this instruction<br />
subjects military members to the full range of administrative<br />
and disciplinary actions available. These include informal<br />
counseling, comments in fitness reports and evaluations,<br />
?unitive measures, and ADSEP as required by reference (b).<br />
f. <strong>Navy</strong> does not condone consumption of alcoholic beverages<br />
during normal working hours. Commanders, commanding officers,<br />
and OICs may authorize consumption of alcoholic beverages during<br />
normal working hours for official functions, ceremonies, and<br />
other infrequent command-sponsored events.<br />
g. Commands must emphasize personal responsibility at all<br />
events, and shall deglamorize alcohol use during traditional<br />
ceremonies by forbidding those practices which may encourage<br />
personnel to consume alcohol irresponsibly. Adequate quantities
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