I received my first DUI. What can I do about it?

2023-01-19T20:04:07-05:00

Can I still get a promoted if I got adui. I'm trying to get it exsponged on my record so it can't be seen by a board. Anyone know how I help still male the lists?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2023 8:12 PM

2023-01-19T20:12:26-05:00

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COL Randall C., MSG Private RallyPoint Member

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Will one DUI end my career? | RallyPoint

I got a dui off post. My co found out. He counseled me and said im getting a gomar and article 15. My buddy I might get chaptered by hec for qsp. Is this true?

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2023 8:53 PM

2023-01-19T20:53:40-05:00

Is this a trick question? If you were alone. Sleep it off, take your punishment, and stop whining.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2023 9:03 PM

2023-01-19T21:03:09-05:00

Well, that depends on where you got the DUI....when you got the DUI.....

To put it this way.....as a SGT/E5 type, this can be survivable. If you were a SSG and got a DUI, you would certainly face the QMP and NOT be retained. Now, on to your question. If you got the DUI recently, and got it on base, you will certainly face UCMJ, get flagged, and lose your "P" if you had one. If you didn't have the "P" you are still getting flagged and won't be seeing the promotion board any time soon. If you got it off base, you're probably going to still get some sort of UCMJ, get flagged and not see the promotion board any time soon. Expunged? Probably not going to happen if you were arrested and found guilty of the charge.

So...can you still make SSG? Sure. It'll be a long hard road to get you there....but it's gonna be a long, rocky and bumpy drive

Response by SGT Alan Martinez made Jan 20 at 2023 2:03 AM

2023-01-20T02:03:11-05:00

I understand you may have ruined your career. I haven't seen a reply encouraging you to seek professional help to stop drinking alcohol. The law is the law and you will face consequences that are no longer in your control. Take control of the things within your power to control.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 20 at 2023 7:53 AM

2023-01-20T07:53:52-05:00

On or off base? Your last sentence makes no sense. You are a Sgt. You can recover, it will take hard work and dedication. It is a battle you deserve for being so callus with your life and the lives of others. You should see shame on the inside everytime you close your eyes as a reminder of how lucky you are not to be in jail for something much worse that a DUI.

Get your act together, be contrite, get help and move on.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2023 10:16 AM

2023-01-20T10:16:12-05:00

Start making plans to be a civilian, I seen most Soldiers getting DUI being administrative dismissed. No way you can make that invisible to Army authorities.

Response by GySgt Charles O'Connell made Jan 22 at 2023 2:47 PM

2023-01-22T14:47:01-05:00

Promotion boards are highly competitive. What will be considered is your performance prior to, and after. But when you record is reviewed that glaring lack of judgement will stand out against all those in the zone that don't have this type of blemish. Sorry to say your chances are slim, but never say never. I don't know how the Army boards work. A letter from you to the board, accepting responsibility for your actions, your contrition, and your dedication to further service in the Army. Expunging your record? If, and that's a big IF, it were possible it would not mitigate any action taken by your Command, i.e. a Conduct Unbecoming charge.