Navy to place breath-test machines on all its ships

[W.G.Ewald]

Navy to place breath-test machines on all its ships - Checkpoint Washington - The Washington Post

According to Mabus, the breath tests are not intended as a crackdown measure but rather to help identify sailors who might be struggling with booze. The alcohol testing is part of a broader new Navy program designed to improve the physical and mental well-being of those having difficulty coping with the stresses of a decade of war.

 

[Godless-Kafir]

Ships are generally boring hell holes with crampt claustrophobic conditions, if you take away liquor then what do they have? Its good they are not cracking down on it but merely trying to help sailors who may be haveing an issue with it.

 

[W.G.Ewald]

Ships are generally boring hell holes with crampt claustrophobic conditions, if you take away liquor then what do they have? Its good they are not cracking down on it but merely trying to help sailors who may be haveing an issue with it.

When I read the headline I thought the USN wanted to keep any drunks away from the helm.