0-0-1-3
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0-0-1-3 is an alcohol abuse prevention program developed in 2004 at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in 2004 based on research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism regarding binge drinking in college students.[1] This program was a command-led collaboration of unit leaders, base agencies, and base personnel, and utilized a three-tiered approach: 1. Identify and assist high risk drinkers, 2. Develop a base culture, as well as recreational options, supportive of safe, responsible behaviors, and 3. Partnering with the broader community to promote alcohol prevention.
The first tier included screening of all personnel for binge drinking utilizing a measure such as the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Persons identified as possibly at risk were offered an alcohol screening consultation with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program. Consistent with Air Force policy[2] all active duty members who had alcohol related misconduct incidents were also referred for evaluation. Based on evaluation results individuals were provided education and motivational enhancement interventions, or if found to have a substance use disorder, entered into a treatment program.
The second tier included primary prevention-level education of all personnel regarding low-risk alcohol use, hazards of binge drinking and illness, a media campaign targeted and pilot-tested for both young adult and older adult groups, development and promotion of alternative recreational options, and use of disciplinary and legal consequences, among other actions. This included development of the name 0-0-1-3 as both a slogan and a guideline for low risk alcohol use. Personnel from the age range at highest risk for binge drinking, 18-25, were involved in development and execution of these actions.
The third tier included partnering with the Wyoming Governor's Council on Impaired Driving and the Wyoming Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Council, as well as local law enforcement, the Chamber of Commerce, and others to promote responsibility and safety regarding alcohol beverage sales, service, and use.
Metrics collected in 2005 showed a 74% in alcohol related incidents such as driving violations, public drunkenness, domestic violence, sexual assault, thefts and other infractions. The base also reported 81% fewer cases of underage drinking and 45% fewer drunken-driving arrests.[3] Multiple other military bases adopted elements of the program including a grant-funded trial at five bases.[4][5][6][7][8][9] The program served as the model for the Air Force's Culture of Responsible Choices (CoRC) program.
A 0-0-1-3 program was also implemented by the senior administration of the United States Naval Academy in response to a string of alcohol-related incidents that generated a large amount of negative publicity during the 2005-2006 school year. Its primary aim there is to "promote responsible alcohol use" within the brigade of midshipmen, which it accomplishes by rendering the consumption of alcohol for recreational and social purposes virtually impossible.
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[edit] Explanation of the name
0-0-1-3 stands for:
- 0 underage drinking offenses
- 0 drinking and driving incidents (DUI's)
- 1 drink per hour
- 3 drinks per occasion
The three drink cap is the part of 0-0-1-3 that has contributed the most to its massive unpopularity among the brigade, as it is designed to ensure that no midshipman is able to achieve a blood alcohol content level above the Maryland legal driving limit of .08.
[edit] Enforcement
While the senior leadership at the Academy insists that 0-0-1-3 is only a guideline for responsible alcohol use, its enforcement involves mandatory breathalyzer tests for all midshipmen regardless of age or rank.[citation needed] Those found in "violation" of 0-0-1-3 (evidenced by having a BAC above .08) are placed on record as having alcohol abuse issues, and repeat offenders are subject to severe administrative conduct action.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
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- ^ http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/media/TaskForceReport.pdf
- ^ http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI44-121.pdf
- ^ O'Driscoll, Patrick (2005-01-26). "Air Force abuzz over moderation". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-01-25-booze-base-usat_x.htm.
- ^ http://www.afmc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123029589
- ^ http://www.vance.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123164560
- ^ http://www.hawaiiarmyweekly.com/2011/12/15/prevention-strategy-encourages-responsible-drinking/
- ^ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=59073
- ^ http://www.drum.army.mil/mountaineer/Article.aspx?ID=6039
- ^ http://www.udetc.org/documents/NLC2011/Presentations/FSeries/EnforcingUnderageDrinkingLaws.pdf
[edit] External links
- NIAAA website
- United States Air Force CoRC resource website
- Official United States Naval Academy website
[edit] Further reading
- Shelby Nordheim (November 2006). "Responsible drinking: the definition and the reality". Marquette Monthly. http://mmnow.com/mm_archive_folder/06/0611/health.html#resdri.
- Andrew Scutro (2006-09-15). "Academy clamps down on drinking". Navy Times. http://www.navytimes.com/legacy/new/1-292925-2105670.php.
- Philip Creed (2006-12-12). "New alcohol policy is working, academy officials say". Navy Times. http://www.navytimes.com/legacy/new/1-292925-2416836.php.
- Raymond McCaffrey (2006-09-16). "Alcohol Policy, Penalties Tightened". The Washington Post: pp. B10. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/14/AR2006091401115.html?sub=AR.
