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AFH 1 · Chapter 22 · Section 22.18

Tobacco-Free Force

Part of Force Development · 1 section · ~186 words · WAPS PFE study material

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Tobacco-Free Force

USAF Goal

Tobacco-Free Goal
The USAF goal is to have a tobacco-free force.
Mission Multiplier
Optimal health and total fitness are force multipliers and critical to our military mission.

What Counts as Tobacco

Tobacco Definition
Tobacco use includes all products that may be configured to deliver nicotine, including but not limited to:
  • Cigars
  • Cigarettes
  • Electronic cigarettes/vape pens
  • Stem pipes
  • Water pipes
  • Hookahs
  • Vaporizers
  • Smokeless products
  • Any other nicotine delivery system defined as a tobacco product

Why Tobacco Is Inconsistent With Mission

Using tobacco products is non-conducive to promoting mission readiness and productivity and is inconsistent with the USAF's goal of a mission-ready, healthy, and fit force.

Costs of Tobacco Use

TRICARE Annual Cost
TRICARE has estimated tobacco use costs the Department of Defense $1.7 billion annually because of:
  • Increased healthcare utilization
  • Decreased work productivity due to smoke breaks and illnesses

Personal Cost Comparison

Pack-a-Day Cost
The cost of smoking a pack a day for a year is one-month's base pay for an Airman Basic.

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