Army Programs Flashcards
What does ASAP stand for?
Army Substance Abuse Program
What is the mission of ASAP?
The ASAP’s mission is to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army’s total workforce and to enhance the combat readiness of its Soldiers.
What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem?
Voluntary (self-identification) Commander / Supervisor Identification Biochemical Identification Medical Identification Investigation and or Apprehension
What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)?
Deter Soldiers, including those members on initial entry on AD after enlistment or appointment, from abusing drugs (including illegal drugs, other illicit substances, and prescribed medication). Facilitate early identification of alcohol and/or other drug abuse. Enable commanders to assess the security, military fitness, good order and discipline of their units, and to use information obtained to take appropriate action (for example, UCMJ, administrative, or other actions, including referral to the ASAP counseling center for screening, evaluation, and possible treatment). Monitor rehabilitation of those enrolled for alcohol and/or other drug abuse. Collect data on the prevalence of alcohol and/or other drug abuse within the Army.
Commanders may direct drug testing under what conditions?
Unit inspections. (either the entire or part of a unit) Search and seizures/probable cause. Competence for Duty. Rehabilitation. Mishap or Safety Inspection. Consent (specimen may be provided voluntarily by a Soldier). New Entrant. Medical.
What Does ACS stand for?
Army Community Service
What does the ACS symbol represent?
The heart = giving, the cross = help, the gyroscope = stability
What Army regulation covers ACS?
AR 608-1
How is ACS staffed for the most part?
Self-help, service and stability.
What can you do to help out ACS?
Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, usable household goods, and volunteer your time.
How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance grant pay?
100%
Name some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES
Pell Grant Perkins Loans Guaranteed Student Loans
What does DANTES stand for?
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
What does DANTES do?
DANTES provides standardized testing services free to military personnel. Family members and civilians may take DANTES tests but must pay for each test taken.
AER closely coordinates with what other organization?
American Red Cross
What does AER stand for?
Army Emergency Relief
What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response,reporting, and accountability.
The Army’s policy on Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program applies where and when?
Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours. To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing).
What are the goals of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?
Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army personnel, Army civilians, and family members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure that victims and subjects are treated according to Army policy. Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear. Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers. Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims’ health and well-being. Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault victims, thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual assault, and take appropriate administrative and disciplinary action.
Define sexual assault.
Sexual assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
Sexual assault includes what acts?
Rape Non consensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex) Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling) Attempts to commit these acts
More than half of sexual assault offenses include what?
Alcohol
Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility?
The Commander’s Responsibility
Define the following terms as they apply to the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program: victim, alleged perpetrator, and perpetrator.
Victim - One who has been sexually assaulted. Alleged Perpetrator - One who has been accused of committing a crime (subject). Perpetrator - One who has committed a crime (offender).