2007-12-09 07:13:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The chain of command will find out. No way to hide it. Sorry.
2007-12-09 07:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by happybidz2003 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why should you get away with DUI? You're a danger on the roads and you deserve all the punishment allowed under local civil laws and the UCMJ.
My guess is that the judge might go easy on you because he or she knows that the military will drill you into the ground.
You will no doubt get a fine and reduced in rank. Probably restricted to base and extra duty. Might lose your base driving privileges too.
But as others have posted, if you sack up and tell your Chain Of Command you are likely to get a lighter sentence. You Chain will see that you are taking responsibility and you're ready to face whatever punishment deemed necessary.
It sucks but it's your fault.
2007-12-09 08:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell them.
Depending on the outcome of your civilian case.
You will get a LOR or a Article 15.
You will have to attend drug and alochol counciling.
You will probally be suspended from driving on post, but they will then reinstate your military drivers license, so you can drive military vechicles on duty.
You can probally kiss being promoted during the next year, that won't happen.
Depending on your rank, article 15's generally do not become part of your service record if you are an E-4 or below.
They will stay part of your record, as long as you are assigned to that post, but will not follow you to your next duty assignment.
If your above E-4, then it is up to your commander, whether to make the article 15 part of your service record or not.
Your beginning date for your services good conduct medal, will change, you will lose all time, as of the date you recieve the article 15 and start over then.
So people might wonder why you don't have a GCM.
2007-12-09 08:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah u are screwed u will lose driving privlages on post along with field grade article 15 and thats just military punishment. U also will be liable for andy civilian punishment u recieve probably a few days of jail time and alot of money in fines. Do the right thing im sure u were told 10 times in a safety briefing not to drink and drive.
2007-12-09 13:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your chain of command will fin d out about it. When i was in i always had my troops that were under me to call me and i would go and get them and then help them out as much as i could with the chain of command if they were good soldier's. The best thing you can do is tell them before they find out on there own. It usually goes alot better especially if your a good soldier.
2007-12-09 07:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by specialopsvet 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. They will find out.
2. You should tell them before they find out through the natural course of events.
The reason you should own up to it is because it will allow for them to prepare your defense and get the ball rolling. If you own up to your mistake, you will get the a$$ chewing, but also get the respect for taking it like a man. If you let them find out before you say anything, you get the a$$ chewing, get no respect, and will most likely be afforded the least help possible. When information regarding discipline comes from above, it is painful. When is comes from below, it is controlable.
2007-12-09 07:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by yetiusmc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of my buddies tried to hide that already.... did not work well... not at all.... O_o
Just be man, march up, tell your Chain of Command yourself.
Deal with what they yell at you. And smartly march back to work, or whatever they stated.
That way you show respect to the Chain of Command, and show you have integrity.
May the Force be with you... you need it.
2007-12-09 08:27:20 · answer #7 · answered by raguelsnow 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Possible, but highly unlikely unless you were somewhere FAR from your base when you did it and the cops are really bad about following up on their paperwork. Best to stand tall in front of the Shirt first thing in the morning to show them you know you made a mistake but you're NOT a worthless slug who tries to hide from his responsibilities.
2007-12-09 07:28:58 · answer #8 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your chain of command will likely find out. Furthermore, you are required to tell them. If you don't, you will be subject to NJP for keeping that secret.
I know because I work with this in my current job...
2007-12-09 07:22:04 · answer #9 · answered by Womp 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You are required to tell them. If you do not then the punishment will be worse. Why the hell were you drinking and driving any damn way? There is no excuse for it. I can't count the number of times my husband has had to go pick up some drunk *** soldier. You should have called someone.
2007-12-09 07:28:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋