Alcohol Abuse
USAF Policy
USAF Alcohol Policy
USAF policy recognizes that alcohol abuse negatively affects:
- Public behavior
- Duty performance
- Physical and mental health
Clinical Assistance
Clinical Assistance
The USAF provides comprehensive clinical assistance to eligible beneficiaries seeking help for an alcohol problem.
Three-Part USAF Policy
3-Part Alcohol Policy
According to AFI 1-1, USAF policy is to:
- Prevent alcohol abuse and alcoholism among its personnel and dependents
- Assist USAF personnel in resolving alcohol-related problems
- Ensure humane management and administrative disposition of those who are unable or unwilling to be restored to full, effective functioning
Member Responsibility
Member Responsibility
All Airmen are responsible for exercising good judgment in the use of alcohol.
Drinking Age Compliance
Drinking Age Compliance
State and foreign country drinking age laws, including those in a deployed environment, must be obeyed both on- and off-duty.
On/Off-Duty Standard
On/Off-Duty Standard
Use of alcohol must NOT adversely affect duty performance or conduct on- or off-duty, to include the ability to be recalled if specifically required (when serving in an on-call status) during scheduled off-duty time.
Reference
Alcohol Reference
DAFI 34-107, *Alcoholic Beverage Program*.
Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving Consequences
Drunk driving can lead to disciplinary action, including criminal prosecution under:
- Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
- Local and state criminal laws
Reference
Driving Reference
AFI 31-218, *Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision*, applies to everyone with military installation driving privileges.
Blood Alcohol Concentration Standards
BAC 0.08 = Impaired
A person with a blood alcohol concentration greater than 0.08 is considered impaired, even without any other evidence.
BAC 0.05-0.08 May Be Impaired
If a member has a blood alcohol percentage of 0.05 but less than 0.08, the person may be PRESUMED to be impaired.
0.05-0.08 with Evidence
This standard may be considered with other competent evidence in determining whether the person is under the influence of alcohol.
Driving Privilege Suspension
1-Year Suspension at 0.08+
There is a one-year driving privilege suspension for driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater.