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ARRIVE ALIVE PROGRAM
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WHAT IS THE
ARRIVE ALIVE PROGRAM?
NRSW Arrive Alive Program
Naval Message DTG: 30 1704Z Jul 09
� A program to reduce DUI arrests. The Arrive Alive Program provides
transportation for sailors who have driven their vehicles and are
faced with the decision to call a taxi or drive while impaired.
� It is to be used as a last resort when all other previously planned
methods of transportation have failed and alternative methods have
been exhausted.

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY
� The NRSW Arrive Alive Program was implemented during FY08 in an
attempt to reduce numbers of DUI arrests and alcohol-related motor
vehicle mishaps.
� Since its inception, this program has experienced tremendous growth in
usage and costs. The program is working and DUI arrests have decreased
significantly.
� The Arrive Alive Program is NOT a “free ride program.” It is a program of
“last resort” or provides a “safety net” to save a life by preventing an
intoxicated service member from getting behind the wheel and having
something bad occur (DUI/accident/fatality).
� The measure of effectiveness of the program is in the reduction of DUI
arrests and alcohol-related traffic mishaps.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES
� Arrive Alive card distribution will be strictly controlled with cards
distributed to a command designated single point of contact (POC)
regardless of size or number of personnel.
� Each command designated POC will ultimately be responsible and
accountable for program compliance.
� Command designated POC’s must be an E-7/Chief Petty Officer or above.
� Command designated POC’s will be required to maintain a cumulative
Arrive Alive Issuance Log indicating distribution of the cards to each of its
service members by name and serialized card.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES
� Command designated POCs are required to submit a cumulative Arrive Alive
Issuance Log File (EXCEL) to: trafficsafety@navy.mil between the 1st and
8th of each month.
� The Arrive Alive Issuance Log file is not intended to track service members
personal off duty movements, rather to be used for Yellow Cab Company
cost analysis and contractual verifications of fares incurred .
� Further guidance on conducting monthly issue log file submissions can be
found online at: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/cnrsw/index.htm.
� Commands are responsible for all cards issued/distributed. Command
designated POCs are required to collect cards from members
leaving/transferring from the command.

ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS
� Not all commands are submitting a cumulative Arrive Alive Issuance Log
file on a monthly basis.
� Command designated POC’s are not conducting a thorough and complete
turn-over prior to transferring, thus, causing a lack of accountability on the
cards distributed to the command.
� Commands are not notifying NRSW Safety Office when the command
designated POC has changed or a turn-over has been conducted.
� Command designated POC’s are not ensuring that Arrive Alive cards are
turned in prior to service members transfer/separation from the Navy.

OPERATIONAL PROCESSES
� A single card will be issued only to members with a driver's license, valid in
the 50 states, U.S. territories and possessions.
� Arrive Alive cards are not to be traded, bartered, sold or given to anyone
else.
� Arrive Alive cards are only to be used by active duty U.S. Navy personnel
assigned to San Diego metro area of responsibility (AOR).
� Arrive Alive cards are not to be issued to or used by personnel onboard
TAD less than 90 days, midshipmen , students, visitors, reservists or
members of other services.

OPERATIONAL PROCESSES
� NRSW commands may elect to provide Arrive Alive cards to reservists
serving under extended orders, but must use discretion to prevent
unauthorized or excessive use.
� Members of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and U.S.
Coast Guard are NOT authorized to use the Arrive Alive cards.
� If non-navy/unauthorized personnel redeem cards for any reason, the
serialized card will be verified and tracked back to the command
designated POC for immediate action.

OPERATIONAL FINDINGS
� Service members are routinely using the Arrive Alive program as their
primary means of transportation rather than using it as a last resort.
� Service members are utilizing the Arrive Alive program even though they
have NOT driven their vehicle or have NOT exhausted alternative means
of transportation.
� Command designated POCs are not being notified when a card is lost,
stolen, or used by its service members.
� NRSW is incurring DUIs even though service members have an Arrive
Alive card (have chosen not to use it when other means of transportation
has failed).
� There have been occurrences of Arrive Alive card abuse (i.e. multiple
destination stops by cab drivers, trips outside of San Diego Metro area of
responsibility.)

CARD USE AND REDEMPTION
� Yellow Cab Company of San Diego is the only authorized transportation
service provider and will no longer provide trips from San Diego metro area
south to Camp Pendleton.
� Under no circumstances will trips to or from the airport be permitted.
� When using Arrive Alive cards, service members must show their Common
Access Card (CAC) to the Yellow Cab Company driver upon entering the
vehicle.
� Service members must surrender their Arrive Alive card to the Yellow Cab
Company driver when arriving at the requested destination point (their
personal residence or command).

CARD USE AND REDEMPTION
� Service members must direct the Yellow Cab Company driver to their place
of residence or command. Multiple stops to other locations other than the
service members residence/command are not authorized.
� If more than one service member is utilizing the Arrive Alive program, only
one Arrive Alive card will be needed. The service member who is to be
driven to the furthest destination will need to provide an Arrive Alive card
for the total fare charged.
� Service members must obtain a printed receipt from the Yellow Cab
Company driver to include the total fare charged and provide this receipt to
their respective command designated POC in order to obtain a replacement
Arrive Alive card.
� All command designated POC are responsible for verifying the proper use
of issued cards by each of its service members.

OBTAINING ARRIVE ALIVE CARDS
Arrive Alive Cards may be obtained at:
NRSW SAFETY OFFICE
Broadway Complex ,937 North Harbor Drive,
building 1, fifth floor, room S-517
Phone: 619-532-1373/619-532-1293
Card distribution is conducted: 0800-1500/Mon-Fri
*Please schedule an appointment time prior to arriving.

ARRIVE ALIVE PROGRAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. Where do commands receive Arrive Alive cards?
A. Previously, all Arrive Alive cards were distributed at respective metro San Diego installation Safety
Offices. However, to more effectively account for serialized cards the distribution is only conducted
at CNRSW Headquarters Safety Office, 937 North Harbor Dr., Broadway Complex, Bldg 1, 5th Floor,
Room S-517/Phone: (619)532-1373 or (619)532-1293.
Q. Why are the names of service members associated with each serialized Arrive Alive card for command
issuance log files?
A. The Arrive Alive issuance log is the means in which each respective command has
accountability of its issued cards and includes the serial numbers of the cards assigned to each
of its service members. Command POCs need to know to whom cards were issued. If a service
member uses several cards, it may be indicative of a problem that needs to be addressed. The
information that is provided to NRSW by monthly issuance log files is not intended for the
tracking of service members, rather, for the verification of fares/charges incurred from
transportation services and in conducting cost analysis trends.

ARRIVE ALIVE PROGRAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. Can service members utilize Arrive Alive cards for transportation to the San Diego
airport?
A. No. The Arrive Alive program is intended as a service member’s “last resort” or “safety net” for
transportation, rather than driving their vehicle while impaired. The option should be used only after
all means of transport are exhausted (i.e. no money, calls to the command, friends unavailable, etc).
Q. Can service members utilize Arrive Alive card to go to local bars or night clubs?
A. No. It is used as a last resort for transportation, rather than driving their vehicle while
impaired to their place of residence or command.
Q. What cab companies are authorized to accept the Arrive Alive card?
A. Yellow Cab of San Diego/Coronado is the only cab company that is allowed to accept the
Arrive Alive cards.
Q. Where can the command POC receive support for the Arrive Alive program?
A. Command POC may contact the program managers/safety support specialists at:
(619) 532-1373 or (619) 532-1293.

ARRIVE ALIVE PROGRAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. Do service members need to show their CAC card to the cab driver?
A. Yes. Yellow Cab of San Diego/Coronado is required to verify your status as part of the
contract requirement for service. CAC cards are only used to identify personnel as being
eligible to receive services.
Q. Do service members need to obtain a receipt after being transported to their personal
residence or command?
A. Yes. For audit purposes, we are now requiring that service members obtain a receipt for
transportation and provide this receipt to their command POC for notification of card use.
Q. What do service members do if the cab driver will not provide a receipt after utilizing
transportation services from Yellow Cab Company of San Diego/Coronado?
A. Observe the total fare charged on the electronic meter and upon returning to the respective
command, contact their POC to ensure he/she annotates the fare cost. Provide as much
detail as possible about the service provided (where you were picked up and dropped off, driver’s
name, etc.). Contact the NRSW program managers/safety support specialists at (619) 532-1373
or (619) 532-1293 to report the incident.

ARRIVE ALIVE PROGRAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. What do service members do if they have lost their issued Arrive Alive card?
A. They need to contact their command POC for notification and to receive a new Arrive
Alive card. Command POC needs to annotate incident on the monthly issue log.
Q. Do service members need to turn-in their Arrive Alive card when transferring or
separating from the Navy?
A. Yes. Each serialized card is issued to the command POC, who then provides status of each
card on a monthly basis. Each POC is accountable for all command Arrive Alive cards.
Q. Can service members utilize Arrive Alive cards outside of San Diego metro area?
A. No. Use of Arrive Alive cards is only permitted in the San Diego metro area. Cards will
not be accepted by any company other than Yellow Cab Company of San Diego/Coronado.

ARRIVE ALIVE PROGRAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. Can any other armed forces service members (Air force/Army/Marines/Reserves) utilize
the Arrive Alive cards?
A. No. The Arrive Alive program is for naval service members attached to commands in the San Diego
metro area. Arrive Alive cards are not to be issued to students assigned to commands in San Diego
metro area for less than ninety days. Cards are not to be issued to midshipmen , students, visitors,
reservists or members of other services.
Q. If there is more than one service member needing transportation, do all service members need to provide
their Arrive Alive card to the driver?
A. No. Only one Arrive Alive card needs to be provided to the Yellow Cab of San Diego/Coronado
driver. Members should report incidents to their command POCs when this is not followed by the
drivers. Contact the NRSW program managers/safety support specialists at (619) 532-1373
or (619) 532-1293 to report the incident.

ARRIVE ALIVE PROGRAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. What do service members do if they find a Arrive Alive card?
A. If an Arrive Alive card is found contact the NRSW program managers/support specialist
at: (619)532-1373 or (619)532-1293.
Q. What do service members need to do if they have been drinking, driven their vehicle and have
exhausted all other means of transportation in which to get back to their command or private
residence?
A. Utilize their Arrive Alive card! Service members will need to call the number on the
card (front) to contact the Yellow Cab Company dispatcher and to receive transportation
service. Service members will need to provide the location to be picked up and dropped off.
Q. What happens to service members who have used multiple Arrive Alive cards on
numerous occasions?
A. Command POCs are required to conduct Arrive Alive Program training to all users.
This is to ensure members have a thorough understanding of the program.

ARRIVE ALIVE PROGRAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. What if I have questions that are not covered by these Q & A topics?
A. Contact the NRSW program managers/support specialists at (619)532-1373 or (619)532-1293
for assistance.

PROGRAM CONCLUSION
� The Arrive Alive program is a very useful program that benefits our U.S.
Navy service members, but leadership must take positive steps to ensure it
is not abused and that program policies are adhered to.
� The program is at a critical juncture point. Any continued abuse may
result in program termination for the entire Naval Region Southwest.
� We are requesting collective assistance in providing proactive leadership
to keep the program afloat.

1. Designate a driver .
ALTERNATIVE
TRANSPORTATION
2. San Diego MTS bus service/North County Transit District bus service.
3. San Diego MTS trolley service/COASTER train service.
4. Call a friend/relative to drive you home.
5. Contact your command personnel to have a duty driver pick you up.
6. Call a taxi / shuttle service.
7. If all other means of safe transportation have been exhausted
(no money, no other means of transportation), utilize your Arrive
Alive card for Yellow Cab Company taxi service.

QUESTIONS?