AFI34-219_354FWSUP1_I — Alcoholic Beverage Program

AFI34-219_354FWSUP1_I governs the control, procurement, sale, service, purchase, possession, and use of alcoholic beverages on Air Force bases.

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  • Publication number: AFI34-219_354FWSUP1_I
  • Title: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PROGRAM
  • Date: 1999-03-15

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It establishes drinking-age standards, identification verification, rules for serving intoxicated individuals, and exceptions to minimum-age guidance. It also addresses dram shop liability, operating instructions, and commanders’ responsibilities for updating base drinking-age guidance.

Applies to: (354FW) This publication applies to all personnel who sell, serve, purchase, and consume alcohol on Eielson Air Force Base. It also applies to the Air National Guard and Reserve units and their respective members when on Eielson Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • Drinking-age standards
  • Alcoholic beverage identification verification
  • Dram shop liability
  • Alcohol service to intoxicated individuals
  • Minimum drinking-age exceptions
  • Alcohol program operating instructions

Questions and answers

What is the minimum age for purchasing and consuming alcohol on Eielson Air Force Base?

Military or nonmilitary personnel, at least 21 years of age, may purchase, possess, and consume alcoholic beverages on Eielson AFB.

How must alcohol servers and sellers verify a purchaser’s age?

Servers and sellers of alcoholic beverages must verify the purchaser's age with a photo identification card such as DD Form 2AF, a driver's license, or a passport.

What must servers do when an individual appears intoxicated?

Squadron commanders, party monitors, and authorized servers of alcoholic beverages must make sure no alcoholic beverages are served to individuals who reach or appear to be reaching the point of intoxication.

What operating instructions are required for alcohol service?

Flight chiefs write and publish operating instructions (OI) that prohibit personnel from serving alcoholic beverages to individuals who appear intoxicated or close to being intoxicated.

Can the minimum drinking age be lowered near a neighboring state with a lower drinking age?

At Air Force installations located within approximately 50 miles from a neighboring state that has a lower drinking age, the minimum base drinking age may be lowered to match that of the neighboring state to reduce the likelihood that members will drive while intoxicated.

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