I always thought the RAF had an even higher alcohol dependency than the RN, and that's saying something. Based on my first hand observations of 617 Sqn on detachment in Deci in the 90's (bunch of arseholes), RAF Shawbury (a training unit that had its own bar next to the kids classrooms....) and many more...the antics of a certain EAW I also saw comes back to mind.
The RN was very little better. RM markedly worse at times, what I saw of them.
I tried to find the link about what the coroner suggested to MOD in this case here, was in the papers, cant find it now. This is old news.
Royal Navy warship crews face breath tests under new rules - Telegraph
Yep hate to be the killjoy but the sooner the better, really. Duty Watch (on a ship berthed abroad alongside) musters were always interesting. Most of the young people who I had to brief, issue firearms etc were good as gold, sober and alert, but out of 8 or 10 there was always 1 or 2 who rocked up worse for wear from alcohol.
That culture has to come to an end. Its not pc-ness gone too far, simply better management, better standards being maintained.