Posted on Mar 3, 2021
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I have looked in FM 7-22 (HHF) and in AR 600-63 for guidance but cannot specifically find anything to support breaks. Sure, people will say "that's what lunch is for." And I don't want to argue for or against it right now, just looking if there is anything specific.

For more clarification, my unit just banned all breaks besides lunch throughout the day. I am not a smoker, but still obviously enjoyed a few minutes to recollect myself like most people do.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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Banned all breaks?? That's a great way to raise unit morale
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Yeah, this is the Army-ist thing I've heard in awhile.
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SFC James Cameron
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The beatings will continue until morale improves there for sure.
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1SG Dennis Hicks
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A smoke break meant something different in my day...I really can't add anything positive to this question so I will just snicker in retired old fart and shuffle away.
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Sounds good to me Top.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
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Now that you mention it, Top... I do recall most of my smoke breaks taking place in the woodline. Even when I didn't smoke cigarettes.
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You actually looked in FM 7-22 Holistic Health and Fitness thinking it would mention smoke breaks?
It might mention how to quit smoking.

The last time someone asked if we wanted a smoke break, that was followed by "get on your desks! The flutter kick!"
That smoke session lasted longer than the actual class.
That was 1993 and I haven't taken a smoke break since.
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