Alcohol in modern battlefield contexts is still a consideration. For Western military forces (especially American), alcohol is forbidden in warzones. It's consi

Alcohol in modern battlefield contexts is still a consideration. For Western military forces (especially American), alcohol is forbidden in warzones. It's considered contraband and is confiscated from inbound mail. But soldiers do often buy alcohol from locals, get it smuggled in through the mail, or -- as I did once -- make it like prison pruno. In addition, some warzones are different than others. For example, since there aren't really any regular (American) Army units in the Philippines, only Special Forces (et al), there aren't restrictions on alcohol like there are in other places. Very interesting and unique being in a warzone where alcohol use was sanctioned by commanders. On the one hand I understand why it's restricted, but on the other hand, in my experience, most folks can handle some amount of alcohol in their lives on tour. I guess the military's playing a numbers game and they take zero chances. Officially, at least.