Army programs Flashcards
What are the objectives of ASAP
Increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness.
Provide services, which are adequate and responsive to the needs of the total workforce and emphasize alcohol and other drug abuse deterrence, prevention, education, and treatment.
Implement alcohol and other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies that respond to potential problems before they jeopardize readiness,productivity, and careers.
Restore duty to those substance-impaired soldiers who have potential for military service.
Provide effective alcohol and other drug abuse and prevention and education at all levels of command, and encourage commanders to provide alcohol and drug-free leisure activities.
Improve readiness by extending services to the total army.
Ensure quality customer service.
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 army regulation covers ASAP?
AR 600-85
What are the ways that soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem.
Voluntary Commander/ Supervisor Identification Biochemical identification (piss test) Medical identification Investigation and or apprehension
What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?
Return Soldiers to full duty as soon as possible.
Identify Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated within the scope of this regulation and to advise their unit
commanders.
Assist and refer Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated in the ASAP to a treatment facility in the vicinity where they
reside after discharge from the Army.
Help resolve alcohol and other drug abuse problems in the family, with the ultimate goal of enabling the Soldier to
perform more effectively.
What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)?
The objectives of Army’sBiochemical Testing Program are to:
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.
All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG using what form?
Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form.
Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation program reenlist?
Soldiers currently enrolled in the ASAP rehabilitation program are not allowed to reenlist. However, Soldiers who need
additional service time to complete their enrollment may be extended for the number of months necessary to permit
completion.
What does the ACS symbol represent?
The heart = giving, the cross = help, the gyroscope = stability
What is the ACS mission statement?
The mission of the ACS center is to—
Facilitate commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive services that support
readiness of soldiers, civilian employees and their families.
Maximize technology and resources, adapt to unique installation requirements, eliminate duplication in service
delivery, and measure service effectiveness.
What Army regulation covers ACS?
AR 608-1
What is the motto of the ACS?
Self-help, service and stability.
Who qualifies for ACS?
In the United States,the following personnel are eligible for ACS assistance:
All active duty and retired military personnel and their family members, if otherwise eligible for services.
Members of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve when on active duty and their family members, if
otherwise eligible
Army appropriated fund(APF) and non appropriated fund (NAF) employees and their family members, if
otherwise eligible for services.
Family members of prisoners of war or personnel missing in action, if otherwise eligible for services.
Surviving family members of military personnel who died while on active duty, if otherwise eligible for services. for services.
What can you do to help out ACS?
Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, usable household goods, and volunteer your time.
