Sure, there's historically a bit of a bar culture in the forces but does anyone really think there is a serious problem? On our excursions to the local sticky carpet disco in town, it seems that all the local oiks drink at least as much but can't handle their drinks nearly as well. They consequently end up puking, fighting, p1ssing in the street, getting naked, stealing traffic cones and getting arrested - behaviour which is far less prevelant amongst servicemen who by definition generally have more self-control and discipline.
Cheers. Pint of atomic turboshandy please.