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Army Programs v2 Flashcards

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What does ASAP stand for?

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Army Substance Abuse Program

AR 600-85 Mar 2006

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What is the mission of ASAP?

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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.

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What are the objectives of ASAP?

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Increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness.

Restore to duty those substance-impaired Soldiers who have the potential for continued military
service.

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What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?

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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.

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What army Regulation covers ASAP?

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AR 600-85

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Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are command referred?

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ASAP participation is mandatory for all Soldiers who are command referred. Failure to
attend a mandatory counseling session may constitute a violation of Article 86 of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

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What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or fail to respond successfully to
rehabilitation?

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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 extraordinary circumstances, as determined by
the CD in consultation with the unit commander.

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What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem?

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Voluntary (self-identification)
Commander / Supervisor Identification
Biochemical Identification
Medical Identification
Investigation and or Apprehension
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What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?

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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.

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What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)?

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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.

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Commanders may direct drug testing under what conditions?

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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.
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All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG using what form?

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Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form.

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Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation program reenlist?

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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.

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Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged?

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Yes, IAW AR600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel Action (flags)).

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What Does ACS stand for?

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Army Community Service

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What does the ACS symbol represent?

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The heart = giving, the cross = help, the gyroscope = stability

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What is the ACS mission statement?

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Facilitate commander’s ability to provide services that support readiness of soldiers, civilian employees and their families.

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What Army regulation covers ACS?

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AR 608-1

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How is ACS staffed for the most part?

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By volunteers

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What is the motto of the ACS?

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Self-help, service and stability.

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Who qualifies for ACS?

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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 for services.
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.
In overseas commands, the Commander will determine eligibility according to international treatise
and agreements.

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What can you do to help out ACS?

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Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, usable household goods, and volunteer your
time.

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AER closely coordinates with what other organization?

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American Red Cross

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What is AER?

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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.

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What does AER stand for?

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Army Emergency Relief

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What is the Army Regulation that covers AER?

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AR 930-4

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Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help?

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No

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Who does AER help?

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Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.
Members of the Reserve Components of the 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).
Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability, or retired
upon reaching age 60 (Reserve Components) and their dependents.
Widows (ers) and orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or after they
retired.

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How are monetary contributions made to AER?

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Cash,check or allotment

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When is the AER annual fund campaign held army-wide?

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March 01through May 15

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How does AER provide financial assistance?

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AER provides financial assistance by either a loan without interest, a grant or a
combination of both

32
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What is the purpose of AER?

A

AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their
families in time of distress.

33
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What is the dollar limit on AER loans?

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There is no dollar limit. AER Assistance will meet your emergency need.

34
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Failure to repay an AER loan (unless repayment would cause undo hardship) will cause
the Soldier’s name to be placed on an AER restricted list which is disseminated
Army-wide. What does this mean for the Soldier?

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Individuals who appear on this list will not be approved for AER assistance without the
specific prior approval of HQ AER.

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What is the AER Motto?

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“Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own”

36
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The minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment is what
amount?

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1 dollar each month for 3 months

37
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How is AER funded?

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Through Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers (tax free), through unsolicited
contributions, repayments of loans, and income from investments.

38
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What does EO stand for?

A

Equal Opportunity

39
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What is an EOR?

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EqualOpportunity Representative

40
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What rank should an EOR normally be?

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SGT (P)through 1LT

41
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What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?

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January – 3rd 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 Incorporating 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

42
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What Army Regulation covers the EO program?

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AR 600-20 chapter 6

43
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What are the goals of the EO program?

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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.

44
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What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal
opportunity?

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Written command policy statements for EO
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures

45
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Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?

A

4 (1 each quarter)

46
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Define the term ethnic group.

A

A segment of the population that possesses common characteristics and a cultural
heritage based to some degree on: faith or faiths; shared traditions, values or
symbols;literature, folklore, or music; an internal sense of distinctiveness; and/or an
external perception of distinctiveness.

47
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Define the term racism.

A

Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates aperson or
group because of skin color or race.

48
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Describe minority group

A

Any groupdistinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion,
color,gender, or national origin.

49
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What is sexual harassment?

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Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the
same or opposite genders when—
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
Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career or
employment decisions affecting that person, or
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work
performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
Any person in a supervisory or command position who 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 Soldier or civilian employee who makes deliberate
or repeated unwelcome verbal comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature is
engaging in sexual harassment.

50
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What is an Affirmative Actions Plan (AAP)?

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A management document that consists of statements 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.

51
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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?

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Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied.

52
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Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?

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Your Unit Chain of Command

53
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What is the Army’s written policy on EO?

A

The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair treatment 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—
Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
Applies to working, living, and recreational environments (including both on and
off-post housing).

54
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What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for
communications on equal opportunity matters?

A

Chain of Command

55
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Does every unit have an EO representative?

A

Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through
1LT.

56
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What are some activities that the American Red Cross offers?

A

CPR instruction, Blood drives, Swimming lessons, Communication services (by wire),
Financial assistance, Counseling and referral services, Transplantation services, AIDS
education, Health and safety services.

57
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How is the ARC staffed for the most part?

A

By volunteers

58
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What is the major service that Red Cross offers?

A

Communication between soldiers and their families for both problem solving and
emergency (especially the notification or “red cross message”)

59
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What Army Regulation covers Red Cross?

A

AR 930-5

60
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What regulation covers the ACES?

A

AR 621-5

61
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What regulation covers Army Learning Centers?

A

AR 621-6

62
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What are the goals of ACES?

A

Develop confident,competent leaders.
Support the enlistment, retention, and transition of soldiers.
Provide self-development opportunities for soldiers and adult family members.
Provide self-development opportunities for DACs.
Provide self-development opportunities for DAC ACES professional and support staff.

63
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What does TABE stand for?

A

Test ofAdult Basic Education

64
Q

How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance grant pay?

A

100%

65
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Name some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES

A

Pell Grant
Perkins Loans
Guaranteed Student Loans

66
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What are some of the basic services offered by the Army Continuing Education Center?

A

Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)
Advanced Skills Education Program (ASEP)
High School Completion Program
Service members Opportunity Colleges Associates Degree Program (SOCAD)
Veteran’s Educational Assistance Program (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 Resource Centers

67
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What Soldier development programs does ACES provide?

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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).

68
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What does DANTES stand for?

A

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

69
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What does DANTES do?

A

DANTES provides standardized testing services free to military personnel. Family
members and civilians may take DANTES tests but must pay for each test taken.

70
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Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be referred to what?

A

BSEP - Soldiers with a GT less than 100 are normally automatically eligible. Soldiers
with a GT between 100 and 110 may be command referred.

71
Q

Soldiers who begin their active service after what date are eligible to receive the new GI
Bill?

A

July 1985, but they are required to pay $100 per month for the first 12 months

72
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What does SOC stand for?

A

Service members Opportunity Colleges

73
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What does SOCAD stand for?

A

Service members Opportunity College Army Degrees

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