ASAP

Question 1

What does ASAP stand for?

Answer 1

Army Substance Abuse Program (AR 600-85 Mar 2006)

The program aims to address substance abuse issues within the Army.

Question 2

What is the mission of ASAP?

Answer 2

To strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army’s total workforce and to enhance the combat readiness of its Soldiers.

This mission focuses on improving health and operational effectiveness.

Question 3

What are the objectives of ASAP?

Answer 3

• Increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness.
• Provide adequate services responsive to workforce needs.
• Implement risk reduction and prevention strategies.
• Restore substance-impaired Soldiers to duty.
• Provide effective prevention and education at all command levels.
• Ensure trained and experienced ASAP staff.
• Achieve maximum productivity and reduce absenteeism.
• Improve readiness by extending services to the total Army.
• Ensure quality customer service.

These objectives aim to create a healthier Army environment.

Question 4

What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?

Answer 4

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.

This policy is intended to reduce the normalization of alcohol consumption.

Question 5

What army Regulation covers ASAP?

Answer 5

AR 600-85

This regulation outlines the policies and procedures for the Army Substance Abuse Program.

Question 6

Is ASAP participation mandatory for individuals that are command referred?

Answer 6

Yes, ASAP participation is mandatory for all Soldiers who are command referred.

Failure to attend may constitute a violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).