Army Programs (ASAP, ACS, ACES, AER, EO) (Summarized)
What does ASAP stand for? Army Substance Abuse Program
The ASAP's mission is to strengthen the Army's total work-
What is the mission of ASAP?
force and to enhance the combat readiness of its Soldiers.
Provide the services, education, and tools necessary for
What are the objectives of ASAP?
soldiers to eliminate a lifestyle of substance abuse.
Personnel will not promote any activity glamorizing the
What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?
use of alcohol.
What army Regulation covers ASAP? AR 600-85
Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are ASAP participation is mandatory for all Soldiers who are
command referred? command referred.
What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or
They will be administratively separated.
fail to respond successfully to rehabilitation?
1. Voluntary
2. Commander / Supervisor
What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as hav-
3. Biochemical
ing a substance abuse problem?
4. Medical
5. Investigation and / or Apprehension
Return soldiers to full duty as soon as possible and to
What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP? identify and assist those who cannot be rehabilitated
through ASAP.
What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also Collect data on the prevalence of alcohol and/or other
called a urinalysis)? drug abuse within the Army
1. Unit inspections. (either the entire or part of a unit)
2. Search and seizures/probable cause.
Commanders may direct drug testing under what condi- 3. Competence for Duty
tions? 4. Rehabilitation.
5. Mishap or Safety Inspection.
6. Consent (specimen may be provided voluntarily by a
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, Army Programs (ASAP, ACS, ACES, AER, EO) (Summarized)
Soldier).
7. New Soldier
8. Medical.
All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or
Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form
1SG using what form?
Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation Soldiers currently enrolled in the ASAP rehabilitation pro-
program reenlist? gram are not allowed to reenlist.
Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be Yes, IAW AR 600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel
flagged? Action (flags)).
What Army regulation covers ACS? AR 608-1
What Does ACS stand for? Army Community Service
The heart = giving, the cross = help, the gyroscope =
What does the ACS symbol represent?
stability
Facilitate commander's ability to provide services that sup-
What is the ACS mission statement?
port soldiers and their families.
How is ACS statted for the most part? By volunteers
What is the motto of the ACS? Self-help, service and stability.
All active duty, reserve, national guard and retired military
Who qualifies for ACS? personnel, and their family members, as well as surviving
family members of soldiers who died while on active duty.
What regulation covers the ACES? AR 621-5
What regulation covers Army Learning Centers? AR 621-6
What does ACES stand for? Army Continuing Education System
1. Develop confident, competent leaders
2. Support the enlistment, retention, and transition of
What are the goals of ACES?
soldiers
3. Provide self-development opportunities for soldiers and
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What does ASAP stand for? Army Substance Abuse Program
The ASAP's mission is to strengthen the Army's total work-
What is the mission of ASAP?
force and to enhance the combat readiness of its Soldiers.
Provide the services, education, and tools necessary for
What are the objectives of ASAP?
soldiers to eliminate a lifestyle of substance abuse.
Personnel will not promote any activity glamorizing the
What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?
use of alcohol.
What army Regulation covers ASAP? AR 600-85
Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are ASAP participation is mandatory for all Soldiers who are
command referred? command referred.
What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or
They will be administratively separated.
fail to respond successfully to rehabilitation?
1. Voluntary
2. Commander / Supervisor
What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as hav-
3. Biochemical
ing a substance abuse problem?
4. Medical
5. Investigation and / or Apprehension
Return soldiers to full duty as soon as possible and to
What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP? identify and assist those who cannot be rehabilitated
through ASAP.
What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also Collect data on the prevalence of alcohol and/or other
called a urinalysis)? drug abuse within the Army
1. Unit inspections. (either the entire or part of a unit)
2. Search and seizures/probable cause.
Commanders may direct drug testing under what condi- 3. Competence for Duty
tions? 4. Rehabilitation.
5. Mishap or Safety Inspection.
6. Consent (specimen may be provided voluntarily by a
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Soldier).
7. New Soldier
8. Medical.
All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or
Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form
1SG using what form?
Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation Soldiers currently enrolled in the ASAP rehabilitation pro-
program reenlist? gram are not allowed to reenlist.
Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be Yes, IAW AR 600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel
flagged? Action (flags)).
What Army regulation covers ACS? AR 608-1
What Does ACS stand for? Army Community Service
The heart = giving, the cross = help, the gyroscope =
What does the ACS symbol represent?
stability
Facilitate commander's ability to provide services that sup-
What is the ACS mission statement?
port soldiers and their families.
How is ACS statted for the most part? By volunteers
What is the motto of the ACS? Self-help, service and stability.
All active duty, reserve, national guard and retired military
Who qualifies for ACS? personnel, and their family members, as well as surviving
family members of soldiers who died while on active duty.
What regulation covers the ACES? AR 621-5
What regulation covers Army Learning Centers? AR 621-6
What does ACES stand for? Army Continuing Education System
1. Develop confident, competent leaders
2. Support the enlistment, retention, and transition of
What are the goals of ACES?
soldiers
3. Provide self-development opportunities for soldiers and
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