Army Programs Flashcards
What does ASAP stand for?
Army substance abuse program
What is the mission of ASAP?
the ASAPs mission is to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the armys total workforce and to enhance the combat readiness of its soldiers
What are the objectives of ASAP?
Increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness.
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Provide services, which are adequate and respon
sive to the needs of the total workforce and
emphasize alcohol and other drug abuse deterrenc
e, prevention, education, and treatment.
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Implement alcohol and other drug risk reducti
on and prevention strategies that respond to
potential problems before they jeopardiz
e readiness, productivity, and careers.
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Restore to duty those substance-impaired Sold
iers who have the potential for continued military
service.
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Provide effective alcohol and other drug abuse
prevention and education at all levels of
command, and encourage commanders to provide
alcohol and drug-free leisure activities.
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Ensure all military and civ
ilian personnel assigned to ASAP sta
ff are appropriately trained and
experienced to accomplish their mission.
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Achieve maximum productivity and reduce absenteeism and attrition among DA civilian
employees by reducing the effects of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
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Improve readiness by extending
services to the total Army.
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Ensure quality customer service.
What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol
Personnel will not promote any function glamoriz
ing the use of alcohol through drinking contests,
games, initiations, or the awarding of alcoholic beverages as prizes in contests.
What army Regulation covers ASAP?
AR 600-85
Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are command referred?
ASAP participation is mandatory for all Soldiers
who are command referred. Failure to attend a
mandatory counseling session may constitute a viol
ation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice (UCMJ)
What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or fail to respond successfully to
rehabilitation?
Soldiers who fail to participate adequately in, or to respond successfully to, rehabilitation will be
processed for administrative separation and not be
provided another opportunity for rehabilitation
except under the most extraordina
ry circumstances, as determined
by the CD in consultation with
the unit commander.
What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem?
luntary (self-identification) • Commander / Supervisor Identification • Biochemical Identification • Medical Identification • Investigation and or Apprehension
What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?
Return Soldiers to full
duty as soon as possible.
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Identify Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated within
the scope of this regulation and to advise their
unit commanders.
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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.
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Help resolve alcohol and other drug abuse problem
s 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’s Biochemical Testing Program are to:
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Deter Soldiers, including those members on init
ial entry on AD after enlistment or appointment,
from abusing drugs (including illegal drugs, other illicit substances, and prescribed medication).
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Facilitate early identification of
alcohol and/or other drug abuse.
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Enable commanders to assess the security, milit
ary 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 refe
rral to the ASAP counseling center for screening,
evaluation, and po
ssible treatment).
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Monitor rehabilitation of those enroll
ed for alcohol and/or other drug abuse.
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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. Concent 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
Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged
Yes, IAW AR 600-8-2 (Suspension of Fa
vorable Personnel Action (flags)).
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 ACS mission statement?
The mission of the ACS center is to—
•Facilitate commander’s ability to provide compre
hensive, coordinated, and responsive services
that support readiness of soldiers,
civilian employees and their families.
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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
How is ACS staffed for the most part?
By volunteers
What is the motto of the ACS?
Self-help, service and stability
Who qualifies for ACS?
In the United States, the following perso
nnel are eligible for ACS assistance:
•All active duty and retired military personnel and t
heir 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 for services.
•Army appropriated fund (APF) and nonappropriated 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.
What can you do to help out ACS?
Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, usea
ble household goods, and volunteer your time.
What regulation covers the ACES
AR 621-5
What regulation covers Army Learning Centers
AR 621-6
What are the goals of ACES?
Develop confident, competent leaders.
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Support the enlistment, retention, and transition of soldiers.
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Provide self-development opportunities for soldiers and adult family members.
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Provide self-development opportunities for DACs.
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Provide self-development opportunities for DAC ACES professional and support staff.
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 program
s 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 Program (BSEP)
- Advanced Skills Education Program (ASEP)
- High School Completion Program
- Servicemembers Opportunity College
s Associates Degree Program (SOCAD) - Veteran’s Educational Assistance Pr
ogram (VEAP)/Montgomery G. I. Bill (MGIB) - Skill Recognition Programs
- Command Language Programs (Head start - Gateway)
- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
- Education Counseling Services
- Learning Res
ource Centers
What Soldier development programs does ACES provide?
- Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST).
- High School Completion Program.
- English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)
- Mission-related Language (Head start and Gateway).
- Mission-required Language.
- MOS Improvement Training (MOSIT).
What does DANTES stand for?
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
What does DANTES do?
DANTES provides standardized te sting services free to military personnel. Family members and civilians may take DANTES tests but must pay for each test taken.
Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be referred to what?
BSEP - Soldiers with a GT less than 100 are normally
automatically eligible. Soldiers with a GT
between 100 and 110 may be command referred.
Soldiers who begin their active service after what date are eligible to receive the new GI Bill?
July 1985, but they are required to pay
$100 per month for the first 12 months
What does SOC stand for?
Service members Opportunity Colleges
What does SOCAD stand for?
Service members Opportunity College Army Degrees
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 emer
gency financial assistance to soldiers (active
and retired) and their families in time of distress.
What does AER stand for?
Army Emergency relief
What is the Army Regulation that covers AER?
AR 930-4
Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help?
No
Who does AER help
Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.
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Members of the Reserve Components of t
he Army (Army National Guard and U.S. Army
Reserve) on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their dependents. (This applies to
soldiers on AD for training (ADT) or serving under
various sections of title 10, United States
Code).
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Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physi
cal disability, or retired upon
reaching age 60 (Reserve Compone
nts) and their dependents.
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Widows (ers) and orphans of soldiers who died
while on active duty or after they retired.
How are monetary contributions made to AER?
Cash, check or allotment
When is the AER annual fund campaign held army-wide
March 01 through May 15
How does AER provide financial assistance
AER provides financial assistance by either a loan
without interest, a grant or a combination of
both
What is the purpose of AER?
AER provides emergency financial assistance to sold
iers (active and
retired) and their families in
time of distress
What is the dollar limit on AER loans?
There is no dollar limit. AER Assist
ance will meet your emergency need.
Failure to repay an AER loan (unless repa
yment would cause undo hardship) will cause the
Soldier’s name to be placed on an AER restrict
ed list which is disseminated Army-wide. What
does this mean for the Soldier?
Individuals who appear on this list will not be approv
ed for AER assistance without the specific
prior approval of HQ AER
What is the AER Motto?
“Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own
The minimum amount that can be contributed
to AER through allotment is what amount?
1 dollar each month for 3 months
How is AER funded
Through Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers
(tax free), through unsolicited contributions,
repayments of loans, and income from investments.
What does EO stand for
equal opportunity
What is an EOR?
Equal Opportunity Representative
What rank should an EOR normally be?
SGT (P) through 1LT
What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?
- January – 3
rd
Monday – Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday - February – 1-28/29 - African-
American/Black History Month - March – 1-31 - Women’s History Month
- April/May - Sunday to Sunday for Week Inco
rporating Yom Hashoah - “Days of Remembrance”
for Victims of the Holocaust - May – 1-31 - Asian Pacific Heritage Month
- August – 26 - Women’s Equality Day
- September/October - 15 Sep.-15 Oct. - Hispanic Heritage Month
- November – 1-30 - National Native American Indian Heritage Month
What Army Regulation covers the EO program?
AR 600-20 chapter 6
What are the goals of the EO program?
- Provide EO for military person
nel 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 eliminat
ing 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 • Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures
Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?
4 (1 each quarter)
Define the term ethnic group.
A segment of the population that possesses co
mmon characteristics and a cultural heritage
based to some degree on: faith or faiths; shared tradit
ions, values or symbols; literature, folklore,
or music; an internal sense of distinctiveness;
and/or an external percepti
on of distinctiveness.
Define the term racism.
Any attitude or action of a person or institutional
structure that subordinates a person or group
because of skin color or race
Describe minority group
Any group distinguished from the general population in
terms of race, religion, color, gender, or national origin
What is sexual harassment
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What is sexual harassment?
1. Sexual harassment is a form of gender disc
rimination that involves unwelcomed sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other ve
rbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
between the same or opposite genders when—
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Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or
condition of a person’s job, pay, career, or
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Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career or
employment decisions affecting that person, or
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Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work
performance or creates an intimidating, hos
tile, or offensive working environment.
2. Any person in a supervisory or command position wh
o uses or condones implicit or explicit sexual
behavior to control, influence, or affect the career, pay, or job of a Soldier or civilian employee is
engaging in sexual harassment. Similarly, any So
ldier or civilian employee who makes deliberate
or repeated unwelcome verbal comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature is
engaging in sexual harassment
What is an Affirmative Actions Plan (AAP)
A management document that consists of statem
ents of attainable goals and timetables. This
document is required of all Army organizations
, commands, agencies, and activities down to
brigade (or equivalent) level. It is designed
to achieve EO for all military personnel.
What action does the Army take against off-
post activities, including housing and public
accommodations, which arbitrarily discriminate against members of the Army and their
dependents?
Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied
Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?
Your Unit Chain of Command
What is the Army’s written policy on EO
The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair treatm
ent for military personnel and family members
without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, and provide an environment free of
unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior. This policy—
a. Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
b. Applies to working, living, and recreatio
nal environments (including both on and off-post
housing).
What is the primary channel for correcting di
scriminatory practices and for communications on
equal opportunity matters?
Chain of Command
Does every unit have an EO representative
Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through 1LT
What does AFAP stand for?
Army Family Action Plan
What Army Regulation covers the Army Family Action Plan?
AR 608-47
When was the AFAP program established?
The AFAP program was established in 1983 as a resu
lt of the Chief of Staff, Army (CSA), 1983
White Paper, “The Army Family.”
The AFAP program creates an information loop between whom?
The Global Army Family and Leadership. The AFAP provides a means for Army constituents to
address and report issues of well-being conc
ern to leadership at regular intervals.
The AFAP program’s process of improvement begins where?
At the local level, where an annual symposium is
held to examine issues of concern that
delegates believe need to be fixed
The Army family has been symbolized by the Secretary of the Army as an equilateral triangle.
How is each side of the triangle expressed?
Base: "Family of Components" (Total Force) • Second Leg: "Family of Units" • Third Leg: "Family of People"
The philosophy toward the family, based on the Army Family White Paper, consists of three critical elements. What are they?
- Partnership
- Wellness
- Sense of community
What are some things that the AFAP does?
Gives commanders a gauge to validate concerns and measure satisfaction
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Enhances Army’s corporate image
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Helps retain the best and brightest
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Results in legislation, policies, programs and
services that strengthen readiness and retention
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Safeguards well-being
What types of programs are focused on in the “Family of Components”
Programs relating to the Active Army, National Guard, Army Reserve and civilian employees
What type of programs are focused on in the “Family of Units”?
Programs relating to the unique relationship of soldiers to their units and unit ties to other
components of the command, such as squad to its platoon or the platoon to its company (battery)
What is the basis for the Army theme, “ The Army family”?
A joint announcement signed by the Secretary an
d the Chief of Staff of the Army. This
announcement was based on the C/S white paper 1983
What types of programs are focused on in the Family of People
Programs relating to all areas of concern to the
service members and their families, including the
military and civilian retiree
What are some activities that the American Red Cross offers?
CPR instruction, Blood drives, Swimming lessons,
Communication services (by wire), Financial
assistance, Counseling and referral services, Tr
ansplantation services, AIDS education, Health
and safety services
How is the ARC staffed for the most part?
By volunteers
What is the major service that Red Cross offers?
Communication between soldiers and their fam
ilies for both problem solving and emergency
(especially the notificati
on or “red cross message”)
What Army Regulation covers Red Cross?
AR 930-5
What Army Regulation covers the Army Retention Program?
AR 601-280
What are some reasons that a soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment?
If the soldier is barred or flagged and if the soldier is enrolled in ASAP
What is an SRB?
Selective Reenlistment Bonus
What is the minimum number of years that a soldie
r must reenlist for to be eligible for an SRB?
Three years
Can a Soldier request separation if
a bar to reenlistment is imposed?
No
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
Who is the final approving authority for a Bar to Reenlistment?
A Commander who is one approval level higher than the commanding authority
Soldiers SGM and below who have not reenlisted under the indefinite reenlistment program are
required to receive Retention Interviews. When are they done?
Career Counselor: 30 days from arrival to unit
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Unit Commander 90 days from arrival
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Unit Commander 15-16 months prior to ETS
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Career Counselor 13-14 months prior to ETS
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Career Counselor 4 months prior to ETS
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Reserve Component Career counselor 90-120 days prior to ETS
Who may lift a Bar?
The same authority that approved the Bar may lift
it with a written recommendation by the unit
Commander
Should there be a sponsorship program for a soldier departing a unit?
Yes
What Army Regulation covers the Total Army Sponsorship Program?
AR 600-8-8
What is S-Gate?
S-Gate provides information for incoming soldie
rs entering the USAREUR Theater of command.
An incoming soldier can find out who their sponsor
is and how to contact them. S-Gate includes
their pinpoint assignment, sponsor information,
a welcome letter, a needs assessment checklist
and links to other useful USAREUR web
sites and regulatory information.
What DA Form is used to transmit sponsorship requirements to gaining commands
DA Form 5434 or the Electronically Generated DA Form 5434-E
How soon after the DA Form 5434 is received should a sponsor be assigned?
10 days unless the sponsorship is declined
What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor?
The Soldier should be in a grade equal to or higher ranking than the incoming soldier. The
sponsor should be the same sex (g
ender) as the sponsor. The sponsor should be familiar with
the unit or activity and community
What are the six elements of the sponsorship program?
- DA Form 5434.
- Welcome letter.
- ACS Relocation Readiness Services.
- Reception.
- Orientation.
- Inprocessing.
What does NCODP stand for?
Noncommissioned Officer Development Program
What is the goal of NCODP?
The goal of the NCODP is to increase and sustain NCO combat readiness and compliment the
overarching Army Noncommissioned Office
r Professional Development Program
What Army Regulation covers NCODP?
AR 350-1 chapter 4
