New smoking policy brings changes to FSS facilities

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New smoking policy brings changes to FSS facilities

10-16-2012 03:20 AM

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New smoking policy brings changes to FSS facilities


by: Amy Lenahan
USAFE Marketing
published: October 16, 2012

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10/16/2012 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Smokers will find it harder to light up at U.S. Air Forces in Europe Services facilities in the New Year.

Over time, the Air Force has tightened its policies on tobacco use among military service members, aiming to improve health and boost readiness. The latest step in the tobacco use strategy is Air Force Instruction 40-102, published in March, which outlines where and when tobacco use is permitted.

One big change is that Force Support facilities will be prohibited from selling any type of tobacco product. After this regulation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2013, tobacco users in USAFE will no longer be able to purchase cigars, cigarettes, or any form of tobacco from services locations such as officer and enlisted clubs, bowling centers or the golf course.

New restrictions apply to all installation force support and recreation facilities, including athletic complexes, golf courses and beaches. Under the new instruction, all tobacco use, including chewing tobacco, is restricted to Designated Tobacco Areas. Tobacco use outside of DTAs, including while walking to or from a DTA, is prohibited. Tobacco areas must be a minimum of 50 feet from building entrances, walkways and parking lots, and at least 100 feet from playgrounds. Smoking is also not allowed in lodging guest rooms, common areas or Temporary Lodging Facilities.

Besides controlling tobacco use, the new policy includes revisions focused on preventing and reducing tobacco use, such as cessation support programs, and community and medical intervention.

For more information about how the new AFI affects services facilities, please contact the base's force support squadron.


Tags: RAF Alconbury, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Molesworth, News
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New smoking policy brings changes to FSS facilities


by: Amy Lenahan
USAFE Marketing
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10/16/2012 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Smokers will find it harder to light up at U.S. Air Forces in Europe Services facilities in the New Year.

Over time, the Air Force has tightened its policies on tobacco use among military service members, aiming to improve health and boost readiness. The latest step in the tobacco use strategy is Air Force Instruction 40-102, published in March, which outlines where and when tobacco use is permitted.

One big change is that Force Support facilities will be prohibited from selling any type of tobacco product. After this regulation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2013, tobacco users in USAFE will no longer be able to purchase cigars, cigarettes, or any form of tobacco from services locations such as officer and enlisted clubs, bowling centers or the golf course.

New restrictions apply to all installation force support and recreation facilities, including athletic complexes, golf courses and beaches. Under the new instruction, all tobacco use, including chewing tobacco, is restricted to Designated Tobacco Areas. Tobacco use outside of DTAs, including while walking to or from a DTA, is prohibited. Tobacco areas must be a minimum of 50 feet from building entrances, walkways and parking lots, and at least 100 feet from playgrounds. Smoking is also not allowed in lodging guest rooms, common areas or Temporary Lodging Facilities.

Besides controlling tobacco use, the new policy includes revisions focused on preventing and reducing tobacco use, such as cessation support programs, and community and medical intervention.

For more information about how the new AFI affects services facilities, please contact the base's force support squadron.


Tags: RAF Alconbury, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Molesworth, News
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