Is it necessary to drink alcohol in Indian Army?
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Is it necessary to drink alcohol in Indian Army?
Nobody is allowed to get drunk in the Army. In fact, ‘intoxication’ is a serious offence under the Army Act punishable with imprisonment and even Court Martial in extreme cases. It is prohibited to consume alcohol from any other source and any violation is dealt with strictly and swiftly.
Do soldiers drink alcohol?
Although military personnel are discouraged from drinking as they risk deployment, some drink in groups to celebrate combat victories in social settings, or alone to mask trauma. As more and more alcohol is consumed, a dependency may develop.
If I’m correct, then the answer is generally, yes. However, rules governing alcohol consumption is usually defined by your command. As a general rule you’re not allowed to consume in a working uniform (NWUs, flight suit, etc.) unless you’re on base.
What do soldiers drink?
Soldiers should drink regularly and frequently, even when they are not thirsty in order to avoid dehydration. Water is usually the better choice over caffeinated or sugary beverages, which include, but are not limited to soda, energy drinks, coffee, beer and alcohol, fruit juices, sweet tea, and lemonade.
“Wine is very appreciated on board.” Not so within the U.S. Navy, which has a strict no-drinking policy aboard its ships, with few exceptions. For instance, if a vessel has been at sea for 45 consecutive days or more, sailors are allowed to have two beers, on a one-time basis.
Can I buy alcohol in uniform navy?
Soldiers wearing their uniform may enter a liquor store to purchase package liquor, for instance. They may not, however, wear their uniform while drinking in a bar.
Consumption of alcohol in the NWU off-base is not permitted. Consumption of alcohol in the NWU on base is authorized as promulgated by Regional Commanders. Recruiters are authorized to wear the NWU Type III in the continental United States (CONUS), Hawaii and Guam (e.g., malls, schools, normal recruiting areas).