Alcohol Policy - 004

Question 1

What policy covers alcohol?

Answer 1

PMO - 004

Question 2

What is the purpose of the alcohol policy?

Answer 2

To establish policy for the possession, purchase, sale, serving, and consumption, of alcoholic beverages on CAS

Question 3

Who does the alcohol policy PMO-004 apply to?

Answer 3

All persons assigned or attached to CAS, Falcon-78, or other areas controlled by the ASG CDR

Question 4

Where may alcoholic beverages be consumed, possessed, purchased, and sold on CAS?

Answer 4

Only at the Top-Off and the Oasis. Other locations must be approved in advance by the ASG CDR

Question 5

How many servings can someone have in a 24hr period?

Answer 5

3 servings of an alcoholic beverage is the maximum allowed in a 24hr period.

Question 6

What does one alcoholic beverage serving consist of?

Answer 6

1. 20 ounces of beer or sangria
2. 8 ounces of wine
3. 1 shot of hard liquor

Question 7

Can US Service Members or DoD Civilians consume or purchase alcoholic beverages in Qatar?

Answer 7

Yes. But within compliance with Qatari laws and regulations

Question 8

What happens is someone fails to comply with the alcohol policy PMO-004?

Answer 8

The person will lose the privilege to drink alcohol in Qatar for their remainder of the PCS, TCS, or stay on CAS

Question 9

What are exceptions to alcohol policy PMO-004?

Answer 9

1. When it involves official duties
2. Wine may be possessed and consumed at religious ceremonies conducted by the US Military Chaplain
3. Personal hygiene products containing alcohol that are commercially sold

Question 10

What must an exception to policy consist of?

Answer 10

An ETP Memo and risk assessment