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Army Programs
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| Army Programs | Army Programs Answers |
|---|---|
| What does ASAP stand for? | Army Substance Abuse Program |
| What is the mission of ASAP? | 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. |
| 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 alcohol and other drug abuse deterrence, prevention, education and treatment. |
| 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. |
| What army Regulation covers ASAP? | AR 600-85 |
| 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 counseling session may constitute a violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). |
| What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or fail to respond successfully to rehabilitation? | Soldiers who fail to participate adequately in, or to respond successfully to, rehabilitation will be processed for administrative separation |
| What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem? | Voluntary (self-identification),Commander / Supervisor Identification, Biochemical Identification, Medical Identification,Investigation and or Apprehension |
| 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 regulationAssist and refer Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated in the ASAP to a treatment facility |
| What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)? | Deter Soldiers,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,Monitor rehabilitation of those enrolled for alcohol and/or other drug |
| Commanders may direct drug testing under what conditions? | Unit inspections, Search and seizures/probable cause., Competence for Duty, Rehabilitation, Mishap or Safety Inspection, Consent, New Entrant, Medical |
| All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG using what form? | Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form. |
| 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 need additional service time to complete their enrollment may be extended for the number of months necessary to permit completion. |
| Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged? | Yes, IAW AR 600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel Action (flags)). |
| What Does ACS stand for? | Army Community Service |
| What does the ACS symbol represent? | The heart= giving, the cross= help, the gyroscope= stability |
| What is the ACS mission statement? | Facilitate commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive services that support readiness of soldiers, civilian employees and their families.Maximize technology and resources, adapt to unique installation requirements, eliminate |
| What Army regulation covers ACS? | AR 608-1 |
| How is ACS staffed for the most part? | By volunteers |
| What is the motto of the ACS? | Self-help, service and stability. |
| Who qualifies for ACS? | All active duty and retired military personnel and their family members. Members of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve when on active duty and their family members. Family members of prisoners of war or personnel missing in action. |
| What can you do to help out ACS? | Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, useable household goods, and volunteer your time. |
| What regulation covers the ACES? | AR 621-5 |
| What regulation covers Army Learning Centers? | AR 621-6 |
| What are the goals of ACES? | 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 op |
| What does TABE stand for? | Test of Adult Basic Education |
| How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance grant pay? | 100% |
| Name some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES | Pell Grant Perkins Loans Guaranteed Student Loans |
| Guaranteed Student Loansby the Army Continuing Education Center? | 1. Basic Skills Education Program,2. Advanced Skills Education Program,3. High School Completion Program 4. Service members Opportunity Colleges Army Degrees 5. Veteran's Educational Assistance Program Montgomery G.I. Bill 6. Skill Recognition Programs |
| What Soldier development programs does ACES provide? | 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). |
| What does DANTES stand for? | Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support |
| What does DANTES do? | Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support |
| Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be referred to what? | BSEP - Soldiers with a GT less than 100 are normally automatically eligible. Soldiers with a GT between 100 and 110 may be command referred. |
| Soldiers who begin their active service after what date are eligible to receive the new GI Bill? | July 1985, but they are required to pay $100 per month for 12 months |
| What does SOC stand for? | Service members Opportunity Colleges |
| What does SOCAD stand for? | Service members Opportunity College Army Degrees |
| AER closely coordinates with what other organization? | The American Red Cross |
| What is AER? | 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 |
| What does AER stand for? | Army Emergency Relief |
| What is the Army Regulation that covers AER? | AR 930-4 |
| Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help? | No |
| Who does AER help? | Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.Members of the Reserve Components of the Army on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their dependents.Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability |
| How are monetary contributions made to AER? | Cash, check or allotment |
| When is the AER annual fund campaign held army-wide? | March 01 through May 15 |
| How does AER provide financial assistance? | AER provides financial assistance by either a loan without interest, a grant or a combination of both |
| What is the purpose of AER? | AER provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress. |
| What is the dollar limit on AER loans? | There is no dollar limit. AER Assistance will meet your emergency need. |
| 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? | Individuals who appear on this list will not be approved for AER assistance without the specific prior approval of HQ AER. |
| What is the AER Motto? | "Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own" |
| The minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment is what amount? | 1 dollar each month for 3 months |
| How is AER funded? | Through Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers (tax free), through unsolicited contributions, repayments of loans, and income from investments. |
| What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program? | Reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response, reporting, and accountability. |
| The Army's policy on Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program applies where and when? | Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours. To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing). |
| What are the goals of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program? | Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear.Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs.Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibili |
| Define sexual assault. | Sexual assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. |
| Sexual assault includes what acts? | Rape Nonconsensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex) Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling) Attempts to commit these acts |
| More than half of sexual assault offenses include what? | Alcohol |
| Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility? | The Commander’s Responsibility |
| Define the following terms as they apply to the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program: victim, alleged perpetrator, and perpetrator. | Victim - One who has been sexually assaulted. Alleged Perpetrator - One who has been accused of committing a crime (subject). Perpetrator - One who has committed a crime (offender). |
| What is the Army’s policy on sexual assault? | Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army. It degrades mission readiness by devastating the Army’s ability to work effectively as a team. Every |
| If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime? | Their chain of command, Medical Treatment Facility, Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division, Chaplains, Social Work Services, Family Advocacy, Legal Services. |
| Army Regulation 27-10 outlines the rights of crime victims, what are they? | The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and a respect for privacy, protected from the accused offender, notified of court proceedings,present at all public court proceedings, to talk to the attorney, seek restitution, to information |
| What must Commanders do to implement and support the Army's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program? | Ensure that assigned personnel are familiar with the Army policy. Publish and post written command policy for sexual harassment. Be aware of the climate of command regarding sexual harassment. Set the standard |
| What are the categories of sexual harassment and give some examples? | Verbal-telling sexual jokes; using sexually explicit profanity, threats, sexually oriented cadences, or sexual comments. Nonverbal-staring at someone blowing kisses, winking, or licking one’s lips. Physical Contact -touching or groping |
| What does EO stand for? | Equal Opportunity |
| What is an EOR? | Equal Opportunity Representative |
| What rank should an EOR normally be? | SGT (P) through 1LT |
| What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20? | Jan MLK birthday, Feb African American History Month, Mar Women History Month, April/May Days of Remembrance" for Victims of the Holocaust, May Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Sep 15/15 Oct Hispanic Heritage Month, Nov Native American Indian Heritage Month |
| What Army Regulation covers the EO program? | AR 600-20 chapter 6 |
| What are the goals of the EO program? | Provide EO for military personnel and family members, both on and off post 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 |
| What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity? | Written command policy statements for EO Prevention of Sexual Harassment Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures |
| Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year? | 4 (1 each quarter) |
| Define the term ethnic group. | 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 |
| Define the term racism. | Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race. |
| Describe minority group | Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color, gender, or national origin. |
| What is sexual harassment? | 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. |
| What is an Affirmative Actions Plan (AAP)? | A management document that consists of statements of attainable goals and timetables |
| 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? | Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied. |
| Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints? | Your Unit Chain of Command |
| What is the Army's written policy on EO? | 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. |
| What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity matters? | Chain of Command |
| Does every unit have an EO representative? | Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through 1LT. |
| What does AFAP stand for? | Army Family Action Plan |
| What Army Regulation covers the Army Family Action Plan? | AR 608-47 |
| When was the AFAP program established? | The AFAP program was established in 1983 as a result of the Chief of Staff, Army (CSA), 1983 White Paper, “The Army Family.” |
| The AFAP program creates an information loop between whom? | The Global Army Family and Leadership. The AFAP provides a means for Army constituents to address and report issues of well-being concern to leadership at regular intervals. |
| The AFAP program’s process of improvement begins where? | At the local level, where an annual symposium is held to examine issues of concern that delegates believe need to be fixed. |
| The Army family has been symbolized by the Secretary of the Army as an equilateral triangle.How is each side of the triangle expressed? | Base: "Family of Components" (Total Force) Second Leg: "Family of Units" Third Leg: "Family of People" |
| The philosophy toward the family, based on the Army Family White Paper, consists of three critical elements. What are they? | 1. Partnership 2. Wellness 3. Sense of community |
| What are some things that the AFAP does? | Gives commanders a gauge to validate concerns and measure satisfaction Enhances Army's corporate image Helps retain the best and brightest Results in legislation, policies, programs and services that strengthen readiness and retention Safegu |
| What types of programs are focused on in the "Family of Components"? | Programs relating to the Active Army, National Guard, Army Reserve and civilian employees |
| What type of programs are focused on in the "Family of Units"? | Programs relating to the Active Army, National Guard, Army Reserve and civilian employees |
| What is the basis for the Army theme, "The Army family"? | A joint announcement signed by the Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Army. This announcement was based on the C/S white paper 1983 |
| What types of programs are focused on in the Family of People? | Programs relating to all areas of concern to the service members and their families, including the military and civilian retiree |
| What are some activities that the American Red Cross offers? | CPR instruction, Blood drives, Swimming lessons, Communication services (by wire), Financial assistance, Counseling and referral services, Transplantation services, AIDS education, Health and safety services. |
| How is the ARC staffed for the most part? | By volunteers |
| What is the major service that Red Cross offers? | Communication between Soldiers and their families for both problem solving and emergency (especially the notification or "red cross message") |
| What Army Regulation covers Red Cross? | AR 930-5 |
| What Army Regulation covers the Army Retention Program? | AR 601-280 |
| What are some reasons that a Soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment? | If the Soldier is barred or flagged and if the Soldier is enrolled in ASAP |
| What is an SRB? | Selective Reenlistment Bonus |
| What is the minimum number of years that a Soldier must reenlist for to be eligible for an SRB? | Three years |
| Can a Soldier request separation if a bar to reenlistment is imposed? | No |
| Describe a Bar to Reenlistment. | Administrative action initiated by the commander to prevent a substandard Soldier from reenlisting or reentering the service |
| A Bar to Reenlistment is reviewed how often? | Every three months or 30 days prior to PCS / ETS |
| Who can initiate a Bar to Reenlistment? | Any commander in the Soldier’s chain of command |
| Who is the final approving authority for a Bar to Reenlistment? | A commander who is one approval level higher than the commanding authority |
| Soldiers SGM and below who have not reenlisted under the indefinite reenlistment program are required to receive Retention Interviews. When are they done? | Career Counselor: 30 days from arrival to unit, Unit Commander 90 days from arrival, Unit Commander 15-16 months prior to ETS, Career Counselor 13-14 months prior to ETS, Career Counselor 4 months prior to ETS, Reserve Component Career counselor 90-120 |
| Who may lift a Bar? | The same authority that approved the Bar may lift it with a written recommendation by the unit commander |
| What type of fire extinguisher must not be used on electrical fires? | A water fire extinguisher |
| Who is responsible for the Army Safety Program? | It is the responsibility of each Soldier |
| The word SAFETY is often associated with what term? | Risk Management |
| What accounts for the majority of accidents? | Carelessness |
| Accidents are reported in accordance with what regulation? | AR 385-40 |
| Name 3 safety features commonly found in any barracks. | Lights in stairwells Fire lights (emergency lighting) Fire extinguisher and alarms Arms room safety procedures First aid kits CQ |
| What safety features are stressed in the motor pool? | Reduced speed, no smoking except in designated areas, fire extinguishers in buildings and vehicles, proper utilization of tool safety equipment (goggles, safety toe shoes, etc.) |
| How often are fire extinguishers in the barracks required to be checked for serviceability, and how can this be determined? | Once a month, a tag on the fire extinguisher indicating the date and initials of authorized unit safety personnel |
| What AR covers safety? | AR 385-10 |
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