Soldiers in the 2nd Infantry Division (2nd ID) who are found to have a blood-alcohol level of .10 percent or higher -- even when they are not driving -- could face disciplinary action, Stars and Stripes reported Feb. 12.

"Each soldier is responsible for knowing when he or she is above the BAC 'limit,' just as drivers ensure they must not drive a vehicle when their BAC reaches or exceeds a certain limit," stated the new policy unveiled by division commander Maj. Gen. James Coggin.

The policy comes after a recent spike in alcohol-related incidents among 2nd ID soldiers, including a number of underage-drinking reports. Soldiers who exceed the .10-percent limit face discipline under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Some soldiers said they were unsure how much they could drink and still be under the limit. The policy calls for quarterly training sessions to show 2nd ID troops "what the .10 BAC level is and what effects an above-.10-BAC has."

Commanders can order soldiers to undergo a blood-alcohol test based on probable cause, defined as "a reasonable belief that a person is, in this case, intoxicated beyond the .10 limit," according to 2nd ID Staff Judge Advocate Lt. Col. Walt Hudson. “It is not a mere suspicion or hunch but based on current and relevant information," said Hudson.