European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 15, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The stars and stripes Page 11 aim Lande policy on alcoholic beverages explained i am writing because of several discrepancies noted during my present tour in Europe. I am stationed on Huster Hoh Cavern in Pir Masens West Germany. My company is located directly across the Street from a German Cantine and i occasionally take my lunch break there. Although the food is exceptional i noted some discrepancies in the policies pertaining to the conduct of department of defense personnel while on duty. Dod directives state and constantly reiterate that no alcoholic beverages will be consumed while on duty. Secondly Dod directives prohibit the operation of motor vehicles or other equipment while under the influence of alcohol. They also impose harsh punishment on individuals who fail to comply. Since this is the Case then please answer the following questions 1. Why Are local nationals allowed to consume Alco Holic beverages while on duty 2. Why Are local nationals allowed to drive and operate . Government owned vehicles and equipment while under the influence of alcohol 3. Although los Are not subject to Ucma in any Way Why Aren t they subjected to some Type of Legal consequences considering that they Are employed by the . Government i have a hard time dealing with double standards. What i mean is although i choose not to drink and encourage others not to drink it bothers me to know that i am subject to rules and regulations that Are enforced by a Bunch of hypocrites. I have witnessed los consuming alcohol to the Point where they physically staggered out of the door. Then he she would jump right in a . Government vehicle and drive Back to their place of duty. The first time this happened i called the maps. I was told not to worry about it because there was t much that they could do about it. If that is the Case then Why do we even have an my station now if an american service member or their dependents had committed the same act the service member s or sponsor s career would have been in serious jeopardy. Since the punishment is supposed to fit the crime then Why Aren t los subjected to the same Type of punishment for the same offence Marcus t. Jennings Pir Masens West Germany editor s note Hilmar Kreischer personnel management specialist civilian personnel division Deputy chief of staff personnel he. Usa eur re plies the writer raises several issues on consumption of alcohol during employee lunch periods and its effect on Job performance. We appreciate the Opportunity to address these issues again. There Are no double standards among the various groups of the work Force military and civilian employees . Or local National concerning the prohibition against drinking on the Job. There also is no distinction concerning the responsibility and require ment that employees May not be under the influence of alcohol while performing their jobs. The army s policy on those two issues is Clear. A distinction does exist however when one looks at the Issue of lunch periods for civilian employees. For this segment of the work Force lunch periods Are non duty time. What employees eat and drink during this non duty time is their Call. They Are however responsible for the effect that food and drink have on their Job performance for the remainder of the work Day. Consumption of Beer and wine during the noon Day meal is perhaps More prevalent in Europe than in the United states. However cocktails and Beer in connection with lunch Are not unusual in the United states. Noting this neither condemns nor condones the person Al Choice. Army employees however must perform the full Range of assigned duties once they return to the work site. Supervisors have the obligation to ensure employees Are Able to do the Job and to take appropriate action to relieve an employee if that employee is unable to do the Job. There should be no question about the army s Posi Tion on this matter either. Operation of a motor vehicle whether government owned or not in the condition described by the writer is improper and irresponsible. Administrative procedures and sanctions Are established to Deal with situations described by the writer. Supervisors and other representatives of management As Well As the military police have the responsibility and obligation to ensure such procedures Are implemented. Contrary to the writer s comments it is our Obser vation that the military police Are dedicated and professional in their enforcement duties. Administrative sanctions against employees whether . Or in include several possible types of actions the actual circumstances dictate the appropriateness of the Sanction. 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Be Losada Makusay Gui Huangan 6214 Negros Oriental Philippines i m 16 years old. I would like to correspond with people All Over the world. I like to read go places with my friends and have fun. Please write to me. Paulette Watson it. 5, Box 121 Decatur Ala. 35603 dear Ann Landers i was surprised to read your prejudiced narrow minded views about dogs and cats in dental and medical offices. You said animals do not belong in such places. Apparently you Are not aware that animals Are now used in Var ious health care settings because they Calm the nerves lower the blood pressure and create a soothing atmosphere for anxious patients. Healthy Well groomed Well behaved pets Are often brought to paediatric and onco logy wards As Well As to psychiatric hospitals and Nurs ing Homes. Patients who Are depressed frequently perk up talk to the animals and smile for the first time in a Long while. Please rethink your answer Ann. Barbara m., Livonia Mich. Dear Liv thank you for another Point of View. Now hear this dear Ann Landers our family doctor brought his dog to the office every Day. Most people did t mind but i never liked the idea. One Day i brought my 6-year-old daughter in for shots. Suddenly the office dog jumped up and bit her on the Cheek. To this Day she has a horrible fear of dogs and becomes almost hysterical when a dog comes near her. She also has a Nasty scar that will require plastic surgery. No name please. Just sign me with you in Ore. Dear Ann Landers for the last several years my husband who is a physician has been taking his chinese pug to his office. One Day the dog looked sick so my husband left him at Home. Every patient who came in asked where s Herb not Only is Herb loved by All the patients but he is also a Welcome guest when the doctor attends Board meetings of some Large corporations. H.k., Dallas Texas dear Dallas write to me when Herb gets a vote. Now thar would be news dear Ann Landers please Don t Back away from your stand against Ani Mals in doctors offices. Plenty of kooks will be writing in to argue with you but just Tell them that in Many cities it is a violation of the health code. That should Settle it. Santa Ana Calif. Dear Ana thanks for the support. The mall was 20 to 1 against me. Read on dear Ann Landers i be had enough experience with humans to know that i would prefer to share the waiting room in the offices of a dentist or a physician with a cat or a dog any old Day. Animals Don t ask questions that Are none of their Busi Ness. Nor do they spread secrets overheard Between a patient and doctor. Ann i d bet my last Dollar that you never had a dog. Judy r., Riverside Calif. Dear Judy Don t bet the rent. I had a Boxer a mexican Chihua Hua and an Alley cat named  and i loved them All. Dear Ann Landers i need your opinion fast. I m fuming. The phone rang. A voice said this is Judy and i m calling for the Xyz stores. 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