WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI90-501 — Wright-patterson Air Force Base Community Standards

WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI90-501 governs community standards, including safety, conduct, alcohol, family care, fitness, pets, and base policies.

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  • Publication number: WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI90-501
  • Title: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE COMMUNITY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2019-08-14

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The instruction addresses customs and courtesies, curfews, off-limits establishments, tobacco, substance abuse, relationships, human trafficking, leave, dress, heat, fitness, and network violations. It requires compliance with specified Air Force instructions and establishes rules for alcohol, child supervision, pets, and other community standards.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all U.S. military members, their dependents, U.S. civilian employees, and foreign military members and employees assigned to, visiting, or associated units, performing temporary duty at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Topics covered

  • Curfew and home-alone policy
  • Alcoholic beverages and open containers
  • Off-limits establishments
  • Pet registration and microchipping
  • Professional and unprofessional relationships
  • Extreme heat procedures
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Civilian and motorist honors and retreat

Questions and answers

Can a child under 10 be left alone in a car?

Leaving a child under the age of 10 alone in the car at any time is not acceptable. (paragraph 5)

What is the legal drinking age on base?

The legal drinking age on base is 21 years of age. (paragraph 8)

Where may alcoholic beverages be consumed on base?

On base, you may only consume alcoholic beverages within facilities authorized to serve alcohol, picnic areas, dormitories and housing units, and at organizational, squadron or wing events when approved by the commander (such as hail and farewells, birthdays, FSS sponsored social and sporting events). (paragraph 8)

Are open containers of alcohol allowed while walking to or from events?

You must not walk to/from events, buildings, etc. with open containers of alcoholic beverages, to include but not limited to open bottles, cans or cups. (paragraph 8)

What must pet owners do after arriving, adopting, or purchasing a pet?

Each member residing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base adopting, or purchasing a pet must register their pet(s) with the Wright-Patterson Veterinary Treatment Facility (WPVTF) no later than 30 days after arrival, adoption or purchase.

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