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10-17-08, 05:08 AM
III MEF, MCBJ order clarifies liquor restrictions for junior Marines, sailors
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt
Editor's note: the following is part of a continuing series of articles highlighting the Marine Corps Bases Japan and III Marine Expeditionary Force order 1050.7, the Liberty Campaign Order, signed by III MEF and MCBJ Commanding General Lt. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer Sept. 29.
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa (October 17, 2008) -- The Liberty Campaign Order, clearly defines all privileges and restrictions regarding the possession, purchase and consumption of alcohol by Marines and sailors attached to Marine Corps units in Japan.
One policy the general makes clear in the order is Marines and sailors subject to the order who are E-3 or below are not allowed to purchase, consume, possess, or have present in their barracks room any hard liquor.
Sgt. Maj. Cevet A. Adams, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, reinforced recently E-3s and below are not authorized to consume hard liquor anywhere in Japan, on base or off, despite a prevailing misconception among many service members the hard liquor restriction only applies to alcohol in the barracks.
The order also applies regardless of a Marine or sailor's leave or liberty status. Adams said the hard liquor restriction is not a change in policy but one clarified by the new order.
Hard liquor is defined by the order as any beverage with an alcohol content of 10 percent or higher.
The III MEF sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Fierle, also weighed in on the policy, stating the stair-step approach to granting Marines the privilege to consume alcohol is a positive way to promote responsible drinking among junior Marines and sailors who have often had little exposure to the effects of hard liquor.
"It's like learning to drive," Fierle said. "You're not going to start off with an 18-wheeler; you are going to start with something a little smaller first."
The order also states E-3s and below who are at least 20 years old are allowed to have in their barracks room up to six 12-oz containers of beer, wine coolers or malt liquor beverages or one bottle of wine with alcohol content below 10 percent.
A policy change in the order addresses the possession, consumption, and storage of hard liquor in the barracks for E-4 and E-5 noncommissioned officers and petty officers.
NCOs and petty officers who live in the barracks are now allowed to possess up to 750ml of hard liquor in their barracks room. However, the order states when not being consumed the liquor must be stored inside a locked storage space inside the Marine or sailor's room.
Instead of hard liquor, NCOs may also possess up to two bottles of wine, or twelve 12-oz containers of beer, wine coolers, or malt liquor beverages.
"We encourage responsible drinking at all times, so setting restrictions on possession helps to promote that policy," Adams said.
The order states it is the duty of barracks residents legally possessing alcohol to ensure that no unauthorized personnel consume alcohol.
The MCBJ/III MEF Order 1050.7, the Liberty Campaign Order, can be accessed on-line at the MCB Camp Butler adjutant SharePoint homepage at the following CAC-protected site: https://wss.mcbbutler.usmc.mil/G1/Adjutant/default.aspx. Under the directives links, click MCBJ/III MEF orders and locate MCBJ/III MEF Order 1050.7.
Ellie
Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt
Editor's note: the following is part of a continuing series of articles highlighting the Marine Corps Bases Japan and III Marine Expeditionary Force order 1050.7, the Liberty Campaign Order, signed by III MEF and MCBJ Commanding General Lt. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer Sept. 29.
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa (October 17, 2008) -- The Liberty Campaign Order, clearly defines all privileges and restrictions regarding the possession, purchase and consumption of alcohol by Marines and sailors attached to Marine Corps units in Japan.
One policy the general makes clear in the order is Marines and sailors subject to the order who are E-3 or below are not allowed to purchase, consume, possess, or have present in their barracks room any hard liquor.
Sgt. Maj. Cevet A. Adams, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, reinforced recently E-3s and below are not authorized to consume hard liquor anywhere in Japan, on base or off, despite a prevailing misconception among many service members the hard liquor restriction only applies to alcohol in the barracks.
The order also applies regardless of a Marine or sailor's leave or liberty status. Adams said the hard liquor restriction is not a change in policy but one clarified by the new order.
Hard liquor is defined by the order as any beverage with an alcohol content of 10 percent or higher.
The III MEF sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Fierle, also weighed in on the policy, stating the stair-step approach to granting Marines the privilege to consume alcohol is a positive way to promote responsible drinking among junior Marines and sailors who have often had little exposure to the effects of hard liquor.
"It's like learning to drive," Fierle said. "You're not going to start off with an 18-wheeler; you are going to start with something a little smaller first."
The order also states E-3s and below who are at least 20 years old are allowed to have in their barracks room up to six 12-oz containers of beer, wine coolers or malt liquor beverages or one bottle of wine with alcohol content below 10 percent.
A policy change in the order addresses the possession, consumption, and storage of hard liquor in the barracks for E-4 and E-5 noncommissioned officers and petty officers.
NCOs and petty officers who live in the barracks are now allowed to possess up to 750ml of hard liquor in their barracks room. However, the order states when not being consumed the liquor must be stored inside a locked storage space inside the Marine or sailor's room.
Instead of hard liquor, NCOs may also possess up to two bottles of wine, or twelve 12-oz containers of beer, wine coolers, or malt liquor beverages.
"We encourage responsible drinking at all times, so setting restrictions on possession helps to promote that policy," Adams said.
The order states it is the duty of barracks residents legally possessing alcohol to ensure that no unauthorized personnel consume alcohol.
The MCBJ/III MEF Order 1050.7, the Liberty Campaign Order, can be accessed on-line at the MCB Camp Butler adjutant SharePoint homepage at the following CAC-protected site: https://wss.mcbbutler.usmc.mil/G1/Adjutant/default.aspx. Under the directives links, click MCBJ/III MEF orders and locate MCBJ/III MEF Order 1050.7.
Ellie