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 />
(41 In any event, members diagnosed as alcohol abusers<br />
or alcohol dependent will be offered appropriate treatment prior<br />
to separation, except those members who have previously received<br />
treatment and are currently in a prescribed aftercare status, as<br />
stated in reference (f), article 1910-232.<br />
7. Guidance for Re~ortina Seniors<br />
a. Alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse are recognized as<br />
treatable conditions. Referral for treatment, when there is no<br />
alcohol--related misconduct., regardless of whether the referral<br />
das initiated by the member or their commanding officer, should<br />
not be viewed as detrimental when recommending member for<br />
promotion, command screen, or special assignment.<br />
. However, alcohol-related misconduct should be considered<br />
3 significant fitness/performance factor. Any substantiated<br />
drunk driving offense (i.e., Driving Under the Influence/Driving<br />
flhile Intoxicated (DUI/DWI)) is a substantial failure in<br />
judgment, behavior, and leadership. Accordingly, commanding<br />
~fficers and reporting seniors are required to document any<br />
substantiated DUI/DWI offense, whether convicted by Non-Judicial<br />
Punishment INJP), court-martial, or civil authority, per<br />
reference if). Such a lack of personal responsibility and<br />
general disregard for the safety of oneself and the public is<br />
incompatible with the high standards of conduct and behavior<br />
sxpected of members of the naval service. The following<br />
guidelines should apply:<br />
( 2 i Alcohol-related misconduct should be weighed along<br />
~ith all other performance factors during a respective reporting<br />
period. Severity of misconduct should be a significant factor<br />
in the evaluation process.<br />
(L Alcohol-related misconduct should normally be<br />
reported in the next fitness report or evaluation. A special<br />
report may be submitted, if the reporting senior believes facts<br />
should be placed on record before the next occasion for a report<br />
(e.g., member eligible for promotion selection board occurring<br />
prior to next reporting period, withdrawal of advancement<br />
recommendation of enlisted member for an advancement cycle).<br />
Reporting seniors should consult reference (g) for guidance on<br />
~ubrnissior~ of special reports.
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