Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)

Question 1

In a nutshell, what are the main objectives of ASAP

Answer 1

1 Prevent alcohol and drug abuse.
2 Identify abusers as early as possible
3 Rehabilitate and restore abusers to effective duty
4 Separate rehabilitation failures from the service

Question 2

ASAP has a number of objectives. Name Them.

Answer 2

1 Prevention and deterrence
2 Identification
3 Rehabilitation
4 Education
5 Treatment
6 Improve unit readiness
7 Increase individual fitness

Question 3

Who is authorized to use ASAP

Answer 3

Acitive-duty Soldiers and their family members
Retired soldiers and family members
reserve soldiers and their family members
DOD civilians and their family members
Army National Guard and reserve personnel on a space/resource available basis

Question 4

Within how many days after arrival in a new duty station shoudl a soldier be educated on ASAP

Answer 4

60 DAYS

Question 5

List the five means of identification or referral to ASAP

Answer 5

1. Voluntary (Self-Referral)
2. Command Referral
3. Medical Referral
4. Apprehension
5. Urinalysis Program (biochemical)

Question 6

State some items you should include when counseling soldiers on ASAP

Answer 6

1 Availability
2 Referral procedures
3 Location
4. Types of treatment available
5. Punishment under Uniform Code of MIlitary Justice (UCMJ)
6 Seperation procedures

Question 7

Can a soldier enroll in ASAP to avoid pending disciplinary action?

Answer 7

NO

Question 8

Can a soldier enrolled in ASAP reenlist?

Answer 8

No, but a soldier can extend his or her service long enough to complete the program and then apply to reenlist

Question 9

Mention Several indicators of drug and alcohol problem

Answer 9

1. Any major consistent change in a soldier’s normal performance, such as failure to show for duty or tardiness
2. Signs of a hangover
3. Fighting
4. Deterioration in personal apperance
5. Extended lunch hours
6. Reduced work performance
7. Intoxication at off-duty functions
8. Blackouts
9. Abnormal behavior
10. Odor of alcohol in the morning

Question 10

What is the Army’s policy on alcohol?

Answer 10

To maintain a workplace free from alcohol

Question 11

What are the three main categories of drugs?

Answer 11

1. Hallucinogens
2. Depressants
3. Stimulants

Question 12

What does the ASAP program emphasize?

Answer 12

Readiness and personal responsibility

Question 13

If you becom aware of drug use in a unit, what is your responsibility?

Answer 13

To report any drug use to the chain of command

Question 14

At what point during the rehab process is an alcoholic considered cured?

Answer 14

Never, alcoholism is an incurable disease. The alcoholic can only be considered as recovering

Question 15

Who makes the final decision as the rehabilitative success or failure?

Answer 15

Both the unit commander and the ASAP counselor

Question 16

When is a soldier considered a rehab failure?

Answer 16

When he or she is unable or unwilling to be returned to effetive duty after shor-term rehab efforts

Question 17

Can the fact that a soldier had been enrolled in ASAP be revealed without the soldier’s permission?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

Is a Line of Duty determination required during detoxification?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

What is the Unit Prevention Leader’s role in the ASAP?

Answer 19

1, Design, impletmen, and evaluate the unit’s ASAP plan

2. Assist in breifing all new personnel on ASAP
3. Administer the unit biochemical testing program
4. Keep the commander informed on ASAP trends
5. Develop, coordinate, and deliver prevention education material and training
6. Be a liaison with the ASAp counseling center or medical unit when deployed

Question 20

What rank must the UPL be?

Answer 20

Officer or NCO that is an E5 or above

Question 21

What are the rehabilitation objectives of the ASAP?

Answer 21

1 Return soldiers to full duty as soon as possible
2 Identify soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated
3 Assist and refer soldiers who are discharged to a treatment facility in the vicinity of where they reside
4 Help resolve substance abuse problems in the families of soldiers

Question 22

What are some of the ASAp principles?

Answer 22

1 Substance abuse is inconsistent with the Army values and the standards of performance, discipline, and readiness

2. Unit Commanders must intervene early
3. ASAP is mandatory for all command-refered soldiers
4. Substance abusers may be enrolled in ASAP when clinically recommended
5. Soldiers who fail to participate or respond successfully to the program will be processed for administrative separation
6. Alcohol and drug abuse will be addressed in a single program
7. Unit commanders retain their authority to make personnel decisions
8. The confidential nature of ASAP treatment records will be preserved
9. Prevention and education will be given the highest priority

Question 23

What are some of the prevention policies in the ASAP

Answer 23

1 Alcohol deglamorization

2. Education and training on the consequences of substance abuse
3. Early identification of substance abusers
4. Prevention initiatives withing the total community
5. Substance abuse training conducted throughout the Army Training System

Question 24

What is the minimum amount of annual substance abuse and awareness training a soldier is to receive

Answer 24

4 hours

Question 25

Who may authorize alcohol consumption during duty hours?

Answer 25

The first General Officer/installation commander in the chain of command

Question 26

What form is signed bu the Commander or 1SG to make and ASAP referral?

Answer 26

DA Form 8003 Referral Form

Question 27

What do the Letters ASAP stand for?

Answer 27

Army Substance Abuse Program