scope:

Purpose. To establish policies and procedures for the use of hand-held alcohol detection devices (ADD) to promote safety, education and training.

Applicability

a. This instruction applies to all Navy active-duty military personnel and reservists in a drilling active-duty status and to non-Navy military personnel assigned to a Navy unit in any capacity (e.g., permanent change of station, temporary duty, temporary duty under instruction).

b. This instruction does not apply to non-Navy units embarked on a Navy vessel or attached to a Navy base.

c. This instruction does not apply to the use of ADDs or breathalyzers by commands outside the United States as part of a program to support the foreign relations of the United States, such as the liberty risk program. The use of ADDs under those circumstances will be determined by the cognizant Navy service component commander.

d. This instruction addresses hand-held ADDs distributed to the unit level. The policy governing the use of breathalyzers for the detection and deterrence of impaired driving is contained in reference (a).