NCO of Quarter Board: Army Programs Part 1

Army substance abuse program

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

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.

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.

AR 600-85

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)

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.

luntary (self-identification)

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Commander / Supervisor Identification

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Biochemical Identification

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Medical Identification

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Investigation and or Apprehension

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.

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

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

Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form.

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

Yes, IAW AR 600-8-2 (Suspension of Fa

vorable Personnel Action (flags)).

Army Community Service

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

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.

AR 608-1

By volunteers

Self-help, service and stability

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.

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

AR 621-5

AR 621-6

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.

Test of Adult Basic Education

100%

Pell Grant
•Perkins Loans
•Guaranteed Student Loans

1. Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)

2. Advanced Skills Education Program (ASEP)

3. High School Completion Program

4. Servicemembers Opportunity College
   s Associates Degree Program (SOCAD)

5. Veteran's Educational Assistance Pr
   ogram (VEAP)/Montgomery G. I. Bill (MGIB)

6. Skill Recognition Programs

7. Command Language Programs (Head start - Gateway)

8. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

9. Education Counseling Services

10. Learning Res
    ource Centers

1. Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST).

2. High School Completion Program.

3. English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)

4. Mission-related Language (Head start and Gateway).

5. Mission-required Language.

6. MOS Improvement Training (MOSIT).

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

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.

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

July 1985, but they are required to pay

| $100 per month for the first 12 months

Service members Opportunity Colleges

Service members Opportunity College Army Degrees

American Red Cross

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.

Army Emergency relief

AR 930-4

No

Cash, check or allotment

March 01 through May 15

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

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

There is no dollar limit. AER Assist

| ance will meet your emergency need.

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

"Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own

1 dollar each month for 3 months