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Term
What does ASAP stand for?
 
Definition
  ASAP stands for
Army Substance Abuse Program
Term
What is the mission of ASAP?
 
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.
Term
What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?
 
Definition
The deglamorization of alcohol means that
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.
Term
What army Regulation covers ASAP?
 
Definition
The Army Regulation that covers ASAP is
 
AR 600-85
Term
What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem?

 

Definition
  The ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem are
  • Voluntary (self-identification)
  • Commander / Supervisor Identification
  • Biochemical Identification
  • Medical Identification
  • Investigation and or Apprehension
Term
All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG using what form?
 
Definition
All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG by
 
Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form.
Term
Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged?
 
Definition
Yes,Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP will be flagged
  IAW AR600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel Action (flags)).
Term
What Does ACS stand for?
 
Definition
  ACS stands for
 
Army Community Service
Term
What Army regulation covers ACS?
 
Definition
The Army regulation that covers ACS is
 
AR 608-1
Term
What is the motto of the ACS?
 
Definition
The motto of the ACS is
 
Self-help, service and stability.
Term
How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance grant pay?
 
Definition
 Tthe tuition assistance grant pays
100% of your tuition
Term
Name some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES.
 
Definition
  Some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES are
 
Pell Grant
Perkins Loans
Guaranteed Student Loans
Term
What does DANTES stand for?
 
Definition
  DANTES stands for
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
Term
Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be referred to what?
 
Definition
Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be referred to
 
BSEP - Soldiers with a GT less than 100 are normally automatically eligible. Soldiers with a GT between 100 and 110 may be command referred.
Term
AER closely coordinates with what other organization?
 
Definition
AER closely coordinates with the 
American Red Cross
Term
What does AER stand for?
 
Definition
  AER stands for
 
Army Emergency Relief
Term
What is the Army Regulation that covers AER?
 
Definition
  The Army Regulation that covers AER is
 
AR 930-4
Term
When is the AER annual fund campaign held Army-wide?
 
Definition
  The AER annual fund campaign is held army-wide from
 
March 01 through May 15.
Term
How does AER provide financial assistance?
 
Definition
  
AER provides financial assistance by either a loan without interest, a grant or a combination of both.
Term
What is the purpose of AER?
 
Definition
  The purpose of AER  
is to provide emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress.
Term
What is the dollar limit on AER loans?
 
Definition
  
There is no dollar limit on AER loans. AER Assistance will meet your emergency need.
Term
What is the AER Motto?
 
Definition
  The AER Motto is  
"Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own"
Term
The minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment is what amount?
 
Definition
The minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment is 
 
1 dollar each month for 3 months
Term
More than half of sexual assault offenses include what?
 
Definition
More than half of sexual assault offenses include
 
Alcohol
Term
Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility?
 
Definition
Prevention of sexual harassment is 
 
The Commander’s Responsibility.
Term
If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime?

 

Definition
If someone has been sexually assaulted, they may report the crime to 
  • Their chain of command.
  • Medical Treatment Facility.
  • Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division.
  • Chaplains.
  • Social Work Services.
  • Family Advocacy.
  • Legal Services.
Term
What does EO stand for?
 
Definition
  EO stands for
 
   Equal Opportunity
Term
What is an EOR?
 
Definition
  An EOR is an  
Equal Opportunity Representative
Term
What rank should an EOR normally be?
 
Definition
  An EOR should normally be a  
SGT (P)through 1LT
Term
What Army Regulation covers the EO program?
 
Definition
The Army Regulation that covers the EO program is
 
AR 600-20 chapter 6.
Term
What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity?

 

Definition
  The three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity are
  • Written command policy statements for EO
  • Prevention of Sexual Harassment
  • Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures
Term
Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?
 
Definition
Soldiers are required to have 4 periods of EO training per year        (1 each quarter)
Term
Describe minority group.
 
Definition
A minority group is
Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color,gender, or national origin.
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?
 
Definition
 
 
Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied
Term
Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?
 
Definition
 The primary source for solving EO complaints is
 
Your Unit Chain of Command.
Term
What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity matters?
 
Definition
 The primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity matters is the
 
Chain of Command
Term
Does every unit have an EO representative?
 
Definition
  
Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through 1LT.
Term
What does AFAP stand for?
 
Definition
  AFAP stands for
 
Army Family Action Plan.
Term
What Army Regulation covers the Army Family Action Plan?
 
Definition
The Army Regulation that covers the Army Family Action Plan is
 
AR 608-47
Term
What is the major service that Red Cross offers?
 
Definition
 The major service that Red Cross offers is
Communication between soldiers and their families for both problem solving and emergency (especially the notification or "red cross message")
Term
What Army Regulation covers Red Cross?
 
Definition
The Army Regulation that covers Red Cross is
 
AR 930-5
Term
What Army Regulation covers the Army Retention Program?
 
Definition
The Army Regulation that covers the Army Retention Program is
AR 601-280
Term
What are some reasons that a soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment?
 
Definition
  Some reasons that a soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment are
 
If the soldier is barred or flagged and if the soldier is enrolled in ASAP
Term
What is an SRB?
 
Definition
 An SRB is a
 
Selective Reenlistment Bonus
Term
Describe a Bar to Reenlistment.
 
Definition
A Bar to Reenlistment is
 
Administrative action initiated by the commander to prevent a substandard soldier from reenlisting or reentering the service
Term
A Bar to Reenlistment is reviewed how often?
 
Definition
A Bar to Reenlistment is reviewed 
 
Every three months or 30 days prior to PCS / ETS
Term
Who can initiate a Bar to Reenlistment?
 
Definition
A Bar to Reenlistment can be initiated by  
Any commander in the soldier’s chain of command
Term
Accidents are reported in accordance with what regulation?
 
Definition
Accidents are reported in accordance with 
 
AR 385-40
Term
What are the six elements of the sponsorship program?

 

Definition
  The six elements of the sponsorship program are
  1. DA Form 5434.M
  2. Welcome letter.
  3. ACS Relocation Readiness Services.
  4. Reception.
  5. Orientation.
  6. Inprocessing
Term
What does NCODP stand for?
 
Definition
  NCODP stands for  
Non commissioned Officer Development Program
Term
What Does DEERS stand for?
 
Definition
 DEERS stands for
 
Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
Term
What is BOSS?
Definition
BOSS is Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers.
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