Which statement best distinguishes an alcohol situation from an alcohol incident?

Which statement best distinguishes an alcohol situation from an alcohol incident?

• A. An alcohol situation involves alcohol being present but not causing the behavior; an alcohol incident involves behavior affecting duties or UCMJ.
• B. An alcohol situation is a formal punishment; an alcohol incident is counseling.
• C. An alcohol situation occurs on duty; an alcohol incident occurs off duty.
• D. An alcohol situation refers to medical treatment; an alcohol incident refers to legal charges.

Answer: (A)