Fifth Air Force

Responsible Drinking
Responsible Choices

Lt Gen Sam Angelella
5 AF/CCIntegrity - Service - Excellence1Agenda
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Commander’s Intent
Key Objectives
The “So What” of It
Large Group Vignette
Drinking Guidelines
Consequences ofBad Choices
Summary / Responsible Drinking Tips
Small Group Vignettes

Integrity - Service - Excellence2Commander’s Intent“I am hereby directing Responsible
Drinking Training for all military
personnel located and operating inJapan who are subject to
CDRUSPACOM authority, including
Reserve personnel (when serving in aReserve capacity), National Guard
personnel (when in a Title 10 status),and personnel in a TDY/TAD or leavestatus.”
Lt Gen Salvatore Angelella
Commander, Fifth Air Force
Integrity - Service - Excellence3Key Objectives
 Protect Service members and increase force
readiness by creating a responsible drinking
environment in U.S. Forces Japan Maintain vital host nation relations
 Educate service members on responsible drinking
 Educate service members about the consequences ofpoor decision making
 Promote/encourage alternatives to drinking
 Timeline: Responsible Drinking Training completedand reported to USFJ by 31 Aug 14.

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4The “So What” of It“The First step is realizing we do have a problem, and that we ALL
can do more to fix it…keep in mind intervention is key.”
CMSgt Laurent, Command Chief Fifth Air Force
5 AF DUI Statistics:- 2012: 57 total- 2013: 67 total- 2014: 75 total (through July)
History With Damaging Effects (Alcohol Involved):1995 – Elementary school girl raped by 3 service members
1998 – High School girl run down and killed by drunk driver
2012 – Okinawa woman raped by 2 service members
Impact: Irresponsible choices & behavior damages our reputation
and ability to operate/engage with our bilateral partners in Japan.
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Scenario: You are at your favorite sports bar with 10 of yourfriends from the unit.
One friend says, “For every touchdown our team scores, let’s do ashot of Wild Turkey and take turns buying!!”
Result: After 7 shots, 3 members get sick in the bar and 1 member
gets a DUI driving back to base.
Things to think about:- Who else might be watching this behavior in the bar?
- Does this damage our credibility to accomplish the mission?
- Does this behavior contradict our core values?
- What are the consequences of international incidents?

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6Drinking Guidelines
As adults and ambassadors of our country, we must all drink
responsibly…choosing not to drink is perfectly okay.
If you are going to drink…remember 0-0-1-3 as a good guide:“0”
Drinks if underage“0”
DUI/DWIs“1”
Drink per hour“3”
Drinks per event/night

Key to all of this is understanding your limits and not succumbing
to peer pressure to drink more than you should.

Integrity - Service - Excellence7Drinking Guidelines
One Drink: Defined as 5 ounces of wine (12% alcohol),
1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits, or a 12 ounce beer

Remember…
- The drinking age in Japan is 20 years old- .03 BAC will get you a DUI off base- .10 BAC will get you a DUI on baseIntegrity - Service - Excellence8Drinking Guidelines
Binge (Episodic) Drinking: Having 5 or more drinks on a single
occasion at least once in the past 30 days.

Moderate Drinking:

1 drink per typical drinking occasion at least once a week, or
2-4 drinks per typical drinking occasion 2-3 times per month, or
5 or more drinks per typical drinking occasion once a month or less, orthe consumption of 1 drink per day for women or 2 drinks per day for men

Overtly Intoxicated: While not inclusive, overtly intoxicatedand disorderly includes unintelligible speech, a gross lack ofmotor control, incoherence, conduct that endangers public
morals or outrages public decency, contentious disturbances,or actions which are dangerous to the rights and safety ofothers

Integrity - Service - Excellence9Drinking Guidelines
COMMON MYTHS“Alcohol is a stimulant and makes you more alert”“Coffee, cold showers, and exercise will help someone sober up”“Anyone who passes out from drinking too much shouldbe put to bed and allowed to sleep it off”

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10Consequences of Bad ChoicesDUI / DWI
Financial Issues
Family / Marital IssuesBlackouts
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Death
Unwanted / unprotected Intercourse STDs
Arrest / ApprehensionEmbarrassment to the U.S. govt
Reduced work quality /performance
Health issues
Spouse & child abuse
Passing out
Vomiting
Hangover
Loss of control
Fighting / Injuries

What are some other consequences of irresponsible drinking?

Integrity - Service - Excellence11Summary
Responsible Drinking Tips
 Make responsible choices on and off duty
 Before you celebrate…designate
 Eat before and while drinking Have a soda or water between drinks
 Drink slowly…don’t “chug” your drinks
 Don’t drink when taking medicine
 Remember, it is ALWAYS OK not to drink
Proactive intervention is also key…be a good Wingman if you havea friend, co-worker, or family member who drinks!!
Integrity - Service - Excellence12Questions / Discussion

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