AFI34-219_SPANGDAHLEMABSUP — Alcoholic Beverage Program

AFI34-219_SPANGDAHLEMABSUP governs alcoholic beverage sales, service, consumption, and minimum drinking age at Spangdahlem Air Base.

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  • Publication number: AFI34-219_SPANGDAHLEMABSUP
  • Title: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2023-10-04

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The publication establishes an 18-year minimum age for purchasing, serving, selling, possessing, or drinking alcoholic beverages. It identifies authorized locations, operating hours, server responsibilities, and restrictions on alcohol in vehicles.

Topics covered

  • Minimum drinking age
  • Alcohol sales and service
  • Authorized consumption locations
  • Selling and serving hours
  • Dram Shop Liability
  • Alcohol de-glamorization
  • Open-container restrictions

Questions and answers

What is the minimum age for alcohol at Spangdahlem Air Base?

The minimum age for purchasing, serving, selling, possessing, or drinking alcoholic beverages on Spangdahlem Air Base, to include military, dependents and civilians is 18 years of age. (paragraph 34-219)

What must activities selling or dispensing alcoholic beverages follow?

The management of each activity selling or dispensing alcoholic beverages is responsible for adhering to AFI 34-219 and its supplements, Dram Shop Liability, the enforcement of the Drunk and Drugged Driving Program, Bystander Intervention and fully complying with the spirit and intent of the Alcohol Deglamorization Policy. (paragraph 34-219)

What must servers record in their work folders?

Servers record their understanding of this policy in the employee’s work folder, Supervisor's Employee Brief, by signing underneath this statement: "I understand my responsibility under the Dram Shop Theory of Liability not to sell or serve alcoholic beverages to persons who appear to be nearing intoxication and not in complete control of their faculties." (paragraph 34-219)

How are selling and serving hours reviewed?

A listing of the 52 FW/CC approved selling/serving hours for 52 FSS facilities is reviewed annually by the 52 FSS/CC to ensure they provide reasonable service, meet local conditions and recognize the needs of military personnel. (paragraph 34-219)

Can alcohol be consumed or carried in open containers inside vehicles?

Alcoholic beverages will not be consumed or carried in open containers inside vehicles on Spangdahlem AB. (paragraph 34-219)

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