STUDY GUIDE FOR U.S. ARMY PROMOTION
BOARD REVIEW LATEST VERSION UPDATED AND
REVISED IN 2025
• What does ASAP stand for? - ANSWER ->Army
Substance Abuse Program
What Army regulation covers ASAP - ANSWER ->AR 600-
85
• What are ways that Soldiers can be identified as having
a substance abuse problem - ANSWER ->Voluntary,
Commander identification, Drug test, medical
identification, Investigation and/or Apprehension
• What does ACS stand for - ANSWER ->Army Community
Service
• What Army regulation covers ACS - ANSWER ->AR 608-
1
• How is ACS staffed for the most part - ANSWER ->By
volunteers
,• What regulation covers ACES (Army Continuing
Education System) - ANSWER ->AR 621-5
• What regulation covers Army Learning Centers -
ANSWER ->AR 621-6
• What does TABE stand for - ANSWER ->Test of Adult
Basic Education
• How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance
grant - ANSWER ->100%
• Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be
referred to what - ANSWER ->BSEP (Basic Skills Education
Program) - Soldiers with a GT score less than 100 are
normally automatically eligible. Soldiers with a GT
between 100 and 110 may be command referred
• AER closely coordinates with what other organization -
ANSWER ->American Red Cross
• What is the Army Regulation that covers AER - ANSWER
->AR 930-4
,• Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help -
ANSWER ->No
Who does AER help - ANSWER ->Soldiers on extended
active duty and their dependents, members of the
Reserve Component of the Army (Army National Guard
and U.S. Army Reserve) on continuous active duty for
more than 30 days and their dependents. (This applies to
soldiers on AD for training (ADT) or serving under various
sections of title 10, United States Code); Soldiers retired
from active duty because of longevity or physical
disability, or retired upon reaching the age of 60 (Reserve
Components) and their dependents; Widows (ers) and
orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or
after they retired
How are monetary contributions made to AER - ANSWER
->Cash, check, or allotment
How does AER provide financial assistance - ANSWER -
>AER provides financial assistance by either a loan
without interest, a grant or a combination of both
What is the dollar limit on AER loans - ANSWER ->There is
no dollar limit. AER Assistance will meet your emergency
need
, What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Prevention and
Response Program - ANSWER ->SHAARP reinforces the
Army's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual
assault though a comprehensive policy that centers on
awareness and prevention, training and education, victim
advocacy, response, reporting, and accountability
The Army's policy on SHAARP applies where and when -
ANSWER ->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)
Define sexual assault - ANSWER ->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? - ANSWER ->Rape,
nonconsensual sodomy, indecent assault, attempts to
commit these acts
More than half of sexual assault offenses include what? -
ANSWER ->Alcohol
BOARD REVIEW LATEST VERSION UPDATED AND
REVISED IN 2025
• What does ASAP stand for? - ANSWER ->Army
Substance Abuse Program
What Army regulation covers ASAP - ANSWER ->AR 600-
85
• What are ways that Soldiers can be identified as having
a substance abuse problem - ANSWER ->Voluntary,
Commander identification, Drug test, medical
identification, Investigation and/or Apprehension
• What does ACS stand for - ANSWER ->Army Community
Service
• What Army regulation covers ACS - ANSWER ->AR 608-
1
• How is ACS staffed for the most part - ANSWER ->By
volunteers
,• What regulation covers ACES (Army Continuing
Education System) - ANSWER ->AR 621-5
• What regulation covers Army Learning Centers -
ANSWER ->AR 621-6
• What does TABE stand for - ANSWER ->Test of Adult
Basic Education
• How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance
grant - ANSWER ->100%
• Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be
referred to what - ANSWER ->BSEP (Basic Skills Education
Program) - Soldiers with a GT score less than 100 are
normally automatically eligible. Soldiers with a GT
between 100 and 110 may be command referred
• AER closely coordinates with what other organization -
ANSWER ->American Red Cross
• What is the Army Regulation that covers AER - ANSWER
->AR 930-4
,• Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help -
ANSWER ->No
Who does AER help - ANSWER ->Soldiers on extended
active duty and their dependents, members of the
Reserve Component of the Army (Army National Guard
and U.S. Army Reserve) on continuous active duty for
more than 30 days and their dependents. (This applies to
soldiers on AD for training (ADT) or serving under various
sections of title 10, United States Code); Soldiers retired
from active duty because of longevity or physical
disability, or retired upon reaching the age of 60 (Reserve
Components) and their dependents; Widows (ers) and
orphans of soldiers who died while on active duty or
after they retired
How are monetary contributions made to AER - ANSWER
->Cash, check, or allotment
How does AER provide financial assistance - ANSWER -
>AER provides financial assistance by either a loan
without interest, a grant or a combination of both
What is the dollar limit on AER loans - ANSWER ->There is
no dollar limit. AER Assistance will meet your emergency
need
, What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Prevention and
Response Program - ANSWER ->SHAARP reinforces the
Army's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual
assault though a comprehensive policy that centers on
awareness and prevention, training and education, victim
advocacy, response, reporting, and accountability
The Army's policy on SHAARP applies where and when -
ANSWER ->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)
Define sexual assault - ANSWER ->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? - ANSWER ->Rape,
nonconsensual sodomy, indecent assault, attempts to
commit these acts
More than half of sexual assault offenses include what? -
ANSWER ->Alcohol
