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 is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?
Personnel will not promote any function glamorizing the use of alcohol through drinking contests, games, initiations, or the awarding of alcoholic beverages as prizes in contests.
What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or fail to respond successfully to rehabilitation?
Processed for administrative separation.
Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged?
Yes
What Does ACS stand for?
Army Community Service
What does the ACS symbol represent?
The heart = giving, the cross = help, the gyroscope = stability
What is the motto of the ACS?
Self-help, service and stability.
What does TABE stand for?
Test of Adult Basic Education
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 are some of the basic services offered by the Army Continuing Education Center?
- Basic Skills Education
- Advanced Skills Education
- High School Completion Program
- Montgomery G.I. Bill
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.
AER closely coordinates with what other organization?
American Red Cross
What is AER?
AER is a private, nonprofit organization to collect and hold funds to relieve distress of members of the Army and their dependents. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress.
What does AER stand for?
Army Emergency Relief
Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help?
No
How are monetary contributions made to AER?
Cash,check or allotment
What is the purpose of AER?
AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress.
What is the dollar limit on AER loans?
None
What is the AER Motto?
“Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own”
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.
More than half of sexual assault offenses include what?
Alochol
What does EO stand for?
Equal Opportunity
What is an EOR?
Equal Opportunity Representative
What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?
- Feb - African-American Month
- March - Womens History Month
- Sep/Oct - Hispanic Heritage Month
What are the goals of the EO program?
- Provide EO for military personnel and family members, both on and off post and within the limits of the laws of localities, states, and host nations.
- Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices that undermine teamwork, mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifice of the men and women of America’s Army.
What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity?
Written command policy statements for EO
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
EO Complaint Procedures
Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?
4
Describe a Bar to Reenlistment.
Administrative action initiated by the commander to prevent a substandard soldier from reenlisting or reentering the service
A Bar to Reenlistment is reviewed how often?
Every three months or 30 days prior to PCS / ETS
Who can initiate a Bar to Reenlistment?
Any commander in the soldier’s chain of command
