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What does ASAP stand for? |
Army Substance Abuse Program |
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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 alcoholand other drug abuse deterrence, prevention, education, and treatment. Implement alcohol and other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies that respond to potential problemsbefore they jeopardize readiness, productivity, and careers. Restore to duty those substance-impaired Soldiers who have the potential for continued military service. Provide effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and education at all levels of command, and encouragecommanders to provide alcohol and drug-free leisure activities. Ensure all military and civilian personnel assigned to ASAP staff are appropriately trained and experienced toaccomplish their mission. Achieve maximum productivity and reduce absenteeism and attrition among DA civilian employees by reducingthe effects of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Improve readiness by extending services to the total Army. Ensure quality customer service. |
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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. |
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What army Regulation covers ASAP? |
AR 600-85 |
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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 counselingsession may constitute a violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). |
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What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem? |
Voluntary (self-identification) Commander / Supervisor IdentificationBiochemical Identification Medical Identification Investigation and or Apprehension |
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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 unitcommanders. Assist and refer Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated in the ASAP to a treatment facility in the vicinity where theyreside after discharge from the Army. Help resolve alcohol and other drug abuse problems in the family, with the ultimate goal of enabling the Soldier toperform more effectively |
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What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)? |
Deter Soldiers, including those members on initial entry on AD after enlistment or appointment, from abusingdrugs (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 useinformation obtained to take appropriate action (for example, UCMJ, administrative, or other actions, includingreferral 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? |
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? |
Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form. |
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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 needadditional service time to complete their enrollment may be extended for the number of months necessary to permitcompletion. |
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Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged? |
Yes, IAW AR600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel Action (flags)). |
