Term
| What does ASAP stand for? |
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Definition
| Army Substance Abuse Program |
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Term
| What Army Regulation covers the Total Army Sponsorship Program? |
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Definition
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Term
| What DA Form is used to transmit sponsorship requirements to gaining commands? |
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Definition
| DA Form 5434 or the Electronically Generated DA Form 5434-E |
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Term
| How soon after the DA Form 5434 is received should a sponsor be assigned? |
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Definition
| 10 days unless the sponsorship is declined |
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Term
| What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor? |
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Definition
| The Soldier should be in a grade equal to or higher ranking than the incoming Soldier.The sponsor should be the same sex (gender) as the sponsor.The sponsor should be familiar with the unit or activity and community |
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Term
| What are the six elements of the sponsorship program? |
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Definition
1. DA Form 5434.
2. Welcome letter
3. ACS Relocation Readiness Services
4. Reception
5. Orientation
6. Inprocessing. |
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Term
| What are some examples of the QOLP? |
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Definition
- ACS / AER / ARC / EO
- Postal services
- PX / commissary privileges
- AFN radio and television
- MWR, education services
- Community sports programs
- Recreational facilities
- Banking services
- Clubs
- Gyms (physical fitness centers) |
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Term
| What does QOLP stand for? |
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Definition
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Term
The Army's Quality of Life program is dedicated to the precept that the Army's number one
operational resource must be taken care of. What is this resource? |
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Definition
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Term
| Quality of Life needs and the programs and actions to address them, are categorized under two general headings. What are they? |
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Definition
1. Living conditions
2. Duty environment |
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Term
| Who is the senior enlisted advisor to the BOSS council, and approves members selected to serve on BOSS committees? |
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Definition
| The Installation Command Sergeant Major |
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Term
| According to AR 215-1, what does the BOSS program provide? |
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Definition
| It provides opportunities for active duty Soldiers, with an emphasis on single and unaccompanied Soldiers, to participate in physical, self-development, leisure, and educational related services. |
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Term
| What type of program is BOSS? |
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Definition
| BOSS is categorized as a category B Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program. |
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Term
| What are the 3 pillars of BOSS? |
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Definition
1. Recreation and Leisure
2. Community Service
3. Well Being |
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Term
| How many officers are on the BOSS council? |
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Definition
| Three: President, Vice-President, and Secretary and Treasurer |
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Term
| What is the lowest level unit that has a BOSS council representative? |
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Definition
| The battery/company level |
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Term
| Who is eligible for TRICARE? |
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Definition
| TRICARE programs are available to Family members of active duty military service members and also to military retirees and their dependents. Children must be unmarried and under 21 years old. Unmarried full-time students may be covered until they are 23 years old. |
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Term
| What health care coverage can MEDICARE-entitled retirees, Family members and unremarried former spouses obtain? |
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Definition
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Term
| How long must a Soldier be married for his spouse to receive TRICARE benefits after a divorce? |
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Definition
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Term
| Soldiers who are combat veterans earn what credit through TRICARE? |
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Definition
| 2 years of free medical coverage for conditions that may be military related |
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Term
| Does TRICARE cover long-term assistance with daily living? |
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Definition
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Term
| Who is eligible for the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)? |
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Definition
| Spouses and eligible children of active duty members of the Uniformed Services and Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve to include members themselves. |
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Term
| Is there a dental program that covers retirees? |
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Definition
| The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program covers military retirees |
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Term
| What Does DEERS stand for? |
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Definition
| Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. |
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Term
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Definition
| To obtain dependent ID cards for eligible spouse and children |
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Term
| At what age is a dependent child issued an ID card? |
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Definition
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Term
| Is a Soldier who has been recently promoted required to have a new CAC issued? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is needed to enroll a new born child in DEERS? |
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Definition
| Notice of Birth issued by the hospital or the Birth Certificate with Social Security Number. A copy of the child’s Social Security Card (if available) should also be turned in. |
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Term
| Recently married Soldiers need what documents to enroll their spouses in DEERS? |
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Definition
| Birth Certificate, Social Security Card and Marriage License. |
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Term
| What does NCODP stand for? |
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Definition
| Noncommissioned Officer Development Program |
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Term
| What is the goal of NCODP? |
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Definition
The goal of the NCODP is to increase and sustain NCO combat readiness and compliment the
overarching Army Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Program |
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Term
| As with all leader training and leader development, who is responsible for NCODP? |
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Definition
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Term
| NCODP is typically managed by whom? |
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Definition
| The CSM or Senior NCO in the organization. |
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Term
| What Army Regulation covers NCODP? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the purpose of AR 350-1? |
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Definition
This regulation prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for developing, managing,
and conducting Army training and leader development. |
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Term
| What Army Regulation covers ASAP? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the mission of ASAP? |
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Definition
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 |
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Term
| All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG using what form? |
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Definition
| Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form |
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Term
| What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol? |
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Definition
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. |
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Term
| What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem? |
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Definition
- Voluntary(self-identification)
- Commander / Supervisor Identification
- Biochemical Identification
- Medical Identification
- Investigation and or Apprehension |
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Term
| Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged? |
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Definition
| Yes, IAW AR 600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel Action (flags)). |
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Term
| Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation program reenlist? |
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Definition
| Soldiers currently enrolled in the ASAP rehabilitation program are not allowed to reenlist. |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What does the ACS symbol represent? |
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Definition
| The heart= giving, the cross= help, the gyroscope= stability |
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Term
| What Army regulation covers ACS? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is ACS staffed for the most part? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the motto of the ACS? |
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Definition
| Self-help, service and stability. |
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Term
| List the 5 main services ACS provides |
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Definition
1. Deployment or mobilization and stability and support operations readiness
2. Soldier and family readiness
3. Relocation readiness
4. Employment readiness
5. Financial readiness |
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Term
| What regulation covers the ACES? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does TABE stand for? |
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Definition
| Test of Adult Basic Education |
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Term
| How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance grant pay? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES |
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Definition
- Pell Grant
- Perkins Loans
- Guaranteed Student Loans |
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Term
| Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be referred to what? |
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Definition
BSEP - Soldiers with a GT less than 100 are normally automatically eligible. Soldiers with a GT
between 100 and 110 may be command referred. |
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Term
| What are some of the basic services offered by the Army Continuing Education Center? |
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Definition
1. Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)
2. Advanced Skills Education Program (ASEP)
3. High School Completion Program
4. Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOCAD)
5. Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)/Montgomery G. I. Bill (MGIB)
6. Skill Recognition Programs
7. Command Language Programs (Head start - Gateway)
8. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
9. Education Counseling Services
10. Learning Resource Centers |
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Term
| What does DANTES stand for? |
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Definition
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support |
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Term
| Soldiers who begin their active service after what date are eligible to receive the new GI Bill? |
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Definition
| July 1985, but they are required to pay $100 per month for the first 12 months |
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Term
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Definition
| Service members Opportunity Colleges |
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Term
| What does SOCAD stand for? |
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Definition
| Service members Opportunity College Army Degrees |
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Term
| AER closely coordinates with what other organization? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| 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 (active and retired) and their families in time of distress. |
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Term
| What is the Army Regulation that covers AER? |
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Definition
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Term
| Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
- Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents.
- Members of the Reserve Components 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 age 60 (Reserve Components) and their dependents.
- Widows (ers) and orphans of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired. |
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Term
| How are monetary contributions made to AER? |
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Definition
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Term
| When is the AER annual fund campaign held Army-wide? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the purpose of AER? |
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Definition
| AER provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress. |
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Term
| What is the dollar limit on AER loans? |
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Definition
| There is no dollar limit. These funds are limited only by the requirement of valid needs. |
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Term
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Definition
| "Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own" |
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Term
| The minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment is what amount? |
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Definition
| 1 dollar each month for 3 months |
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Term
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Definition
Through Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers (tax free), through unsolicited contributions,
repayments of loans, and income from investments |
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Term
The Army's policy on Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program applies where
and when? |
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Definition
This policy applies—
- 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). |
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Term
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Definition
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. |
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Term
| Sexual assault includes what acts? |
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Definition
- Rape
- Nonconsensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex)
- Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling)
- Attempts to commit these acts |
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Term
| More than half of sexual assault offenses include what? |
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Definition
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Term
Define the following terms as they apply to the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response Program: victim, alleged perpetrator, and perpetrator. |
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Definition
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). |
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Term
| What does the acronym SARC stand for? |
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Definition
| Sexual Assault Response Coordinator |
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Term
| How many types of sexual report are there and what are they? |
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Definition
- 2 types of reports
- Restricted and non-restricted |
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Term
| Explain the restricted reporting option |
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Definition
| For victims of sexual assault who wish to confidentially disclose the crime to specifically identified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling without triggering the official investigative process. |
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Term
| Who is not eligible to use the restricted reporting option? |
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Definition
1. Member of the Reserve Component not performing Federal duty
2. Retired members of any component
3. Dependents
4. Dependents of Defense civilian employees |
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Term
| What is the Army’s policy on sexual assault? |
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Definition
| - Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army. |
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Term
| Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility? |
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Definition
| The Commander’s Responsibility |
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Term
| If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime? |
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Definition
- Their chain of command.
- Medical Treatment Facility.
- Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division.
- Chaplains
- Social Work Services
- Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
- Unit Victim Advocate
- Family Advocacy
- Legal Services |
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Term
| What are the categories of sexual harassment and give some examples? |
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Definition
- Verbal – Examples of verbal sexual harassment may include telling sexual jokes; using sexually explicit profanity, threats, sexually oriented cadences, or sexual comments.
- Nonverbal – Examples of nonverbal sexual harassment may include staring at someone (that is, “undressing someone with one’s eyes"), blowing kisses, winking, or licking one’s lips in a suggestive manner.
- Physical Contact - Examples of physical sexual harassment may include touching, patting,
pinching, bumping, grabbing, cornering, or blocking a passageway; kissing; and providing unsolicited back or neck rubs |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Equal Opportunity Representative |
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Term
| What rank should an EOR normally be? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color, gender, or national origin |
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Term
| What Army Regulation covers the EO program? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the goals of the EO program? |
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Definition
1. Provide EO for military personnel and Family members, both on and off post and within the
limits of the laws of localities, states, and host nations.
2. 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 of America’s Army. |
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Term
| What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity? |
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Definition
- Written command policy statements for EO
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment
- Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures |
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Term
| Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many types of complaints are there and what are they? |
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Definition
- 2 types of complaints
- Formal and informal |
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Term
| Define the term ethnic group. |
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Definition
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; an internal sense of distinctiveness; and/or an external perceptio |
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Term
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Definition
Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group
because of skin color or race. |
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Term
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? |
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Definition
| Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied |
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Term
| Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints? |
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Definition
| Your Unit Chain of Command |
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Term
| What is the Army's written policy on EO? |
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Definition
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. This policy—
a. Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
b. Applies to working, living, and recreational environments (including both on and off-post housing). |
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Term
How many calendar days does the complainant have to appeal their case to the next higher
commander if not satisfied with the results or action being taken? |
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Definition
| The complainant has 14 calendar days to appeal |
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Term
How many calendar days does the complainant have to appeal their case to the next higher
commander if not satisfied with the results or action being taken? |
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Definition
| The complainant has 14 calendar days to appeal |
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Term
| Does every unit have an EO representative? |
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Definition
| Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through 1LT. |
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Term
| What does AFAP stand for? |
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Definition
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Term
| What Army Regulation covers the Army Family Action Plan? |
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Definition
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Term
| When was the AFAP program established? |
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Definition
| The AFAP program was established in 1983 |
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Term
The Army Family has been symbolized by the Secretary of the Army as an equilateral
triangle. How is each side of the triangle expressed? |
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Definition
- Base: "Family of Components" (Total Force)
- Second Leg: "Family of Units"
- Third Leg: "Family of People" |
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Term
The philosophy toward the Family, based on the Army Family White Paper, consists of three
critical elements. What are they? |
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Definition
1. Partnership
2. Wellness
3. Sense of community |
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Term
| What are some things that the AFAP does? |
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Definition
- 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
- Safeguards well-being |
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Term
| How is the ARC staffed for the most part? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some activities that the American Red Cross offers? |
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Definition
CPR instruction, Blood drives, Swimming lessons, Communication services (by wire), Financial
assistance, Counseling and referral services, Transplantation services, AIDS education, Health and safety services |
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Term
| What is the major service that Red Cross offers? |
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Definition
Communication between Soldiers and their families for both problem solving and emergency
(especially the notification or "red cross message") |
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Term
| What Army Regulation covers Red Cross? |
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Definition
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Term
| What Army Regulation covers the Army Retention Program? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some reasons that a Soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment? |
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Definition
| If the Soldier is barred or flagged and if the Soldier is enrolled in ASAP |
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Term
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Definition
| Selective Reenlistment Bonus |
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Term
| What is the minimum number of years that a Soldier must reenlist for to be eligible for an SRB? |
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Definition
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Term
| Can a Soldier request separation if a bar to reenlistment is imposed? |
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Definition
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Term
| Describe a Bar to Reenlistment |
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Definition
| Administrative action initiated by the commander to prevent a substandard Soldier from reenlisting or reentering the service |
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Term
| A Bar to Reenlistment is reviewed how often? |
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Definition
| Every three months or 30 days prior to PCS / ETS |
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Term
| Who can initiate a Bar to Reenlistment? |
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Definition
| Any commander in the Soldier’s chain of command |
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Term
| Who is the final approving authority for a Bar to Reenlistment? |
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Definition
| A Commander who is one approval level higher than the commanding authority |
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Term
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Definition
| The same authority that approved the Bar may lift it with a written recommendation by the unit Commander |
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