This includes setting a strong personal example of responsible behavior, both on and off duty, and fostering a climate that motivates subordinates to conduct themselves at all times as professional Navy members. B. Command responsibility. Commands will ensure policies and programs are in place to help all hands stay on track with respect to the responsible use of alcohol. Intoxication is not an excuse for misconduct. C. Shipmate responsibility.
Shipmates take care of shipmates.
All of us must be aware of the warning signs of alcohol abuse and must take positive steps to ensure shipmates stay on the right course. This requires intervening before excessive drinking occurs, stopping a shipmate from driving while under the influence of alcohol, and immediately challenging inappropriate behavior resulting from alcohol use, both on or off duty. We are shipmates 24 hours a day. D. Personal responsibility. It is absolutely essential that all understand that they are fully responsible and will be held accountable for their actions.