Download ARMY STUDY GUIDE 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024/2025 CORRECT and more Exams Military Strategy and Training in PDF only on Docsity! ARMY STUDY GUIDE 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024/2025 CORRECT 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. •Implement alcohol and other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies that respond to potential problems before they jeopardize readiness, productivity, and careers. •Restore to duty those substance-impaired Soldiers who have the potential for continued military service. •Provide effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and education at all levels of command, and encourage commanders to provide alcohol and drug-free leisure activities. •Ensure all military and civilian personnel assigned to ASAP staff are appropriately trained and experienced to accomplish their mission. •Achieve maximum productivity and reduce absenteeism and attrition among DA civilian employees by reducing the effects of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. •Improve readiness by extending services to the total Army. •Ensure quality customer service. 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 and not be provided another opportunity for rehabilitation except under the most extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the CD in consultation with the unit commander. 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 regulation and to advise their unit commanders. •Assist and refer Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated in the ASAP to a treatment facility in the vicinity where they reside after discharge from the Army. •Help resolve alcohol and other drug abuse problems in the family, with the ultimate goal of enabling the Soldier to perform more effectively. In overseas commands, the Commander will determine eligibility according to international treatise and agreements. What can you do to help out ACS? Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, usable 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 opportunities for DAC ACES professional and support staff. What does TABE stand for? Test ofAdult 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 What are some of the basic services offered by the Army Continuing Education Center? Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) 2.Advanced Skills Education Program (ASEP) 3.High School Completion Program 4.Service members Opportunity Colleges Associates Degree Program (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 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? DANTES provides standardized testing services free to military personnel. Family members and civilians may take DANTES tests but must pay for each test taken. 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 the first 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? 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 (active and retired) and their families in time of distress. 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 (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. How are monetary contributions made to AER? Cash,check or allotment When is the AER annual fund campaign held army-wide? 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 Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault should immediately (within 24 hours) report incidents. Sexual assault is incompatible with Army values and is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other federal and local civilian laws. •The Army will use training, education, and awareness to minimize sexual assault; to promote the sensitive handling of victims of sexual assault; to offer victim assistance and counseling; to hold those who commit sexual assault offenses accountable; to provide confidential avenues for reporting, and to reinforce a commitment to Army values. •The Army will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect.The Army will treat every reported sexual assault incident seriously by following proper guidelines. The information and circumstances of the allegations will be disclosed on a need-to-know basis only. •This policy applies— 1.Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours. 2.To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing). 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 •The right to be protected from the accused offender •The right to be notified of court proceedings •The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the assault unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial, or for other good cause •The right to talk to the attorney for the Government in the case •The right to seek restitution, if appropriate • The right to information regarding conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender from custody. What must Commanders do to implement and support the Army's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program? Ensure that assigned personnel (to include RC personnel under their jurisdiction) are familiar with the Army policy on sexual harassment. •Publish and post written command policy statements for the prevention of sexual harassment. •Continually assess and be aware of the climate of command regarding sexual harassment. Identify problems or potential problems. Take prompt, decisive action to investigate all complaints of sexual harassment. Either resolve the problem at the lowest possible level or, if necessary, take formal disciplinary or administrative action. Do not allow Soldiers to be retaliated against for filing complaints. Continually monitor the unit and assess sexual harassment prevention policies and programs at all levels within area of responsibility. Ensure all leaders understand that if they witness or otherwise know of incidents of sexual harassment, they are obligated to act. If they do not, they themselves are also engaging in sexual harassment. •Set the standard What are the categories of sexual harassment and give some examples? 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. What does EO stand for? Equal Opportunity What is an EOR? EqualOpportunity 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? 1.January - 3rd Monday - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday 2.February - 1-28/29 - African-American/Black History Month 3.March - 1-31 - Women's History Month 4.April/May - Sunday to Sunday for Week Incorporating Yom Hashoah - "Days of Remembrance" for Victims of the Holocaust 5.May - 1-31 - Asian Pacific Heritage Month 6.August - 26 - Women's Equality Day 7.September/October - 15 Sep.-15 Oct. - Hispanic Heritage Month 8.November - 1-30 - National 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? 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. 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? 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 •Safeguards well-being 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 unique relationship of soldiers to their units and unit ties to other components of the command, such as squad to its platoon or the platoon to its company (battery) 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 How soon after the DA Form 5434 is received should a sponsor be assigned? 10 days unless the sponsorship is declined What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor? 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 What are the six elements of the sponsorship program? DA Form 5434.M 2.Welcome letter. 3.ACS Relocation Readiness Services. 4.Reception. 5.Orientation. 6.Inprocessing. The primary goal of the Army's QOLP is to promote the development of military group commitment and cohesiveness, is essential to what? Readiness (combat effectiveness). What are some examples of the QOLP? 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) What does QOLP stand for? Quality Of Life Program 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? The soldier Quality of Life needs and the programs and actions to address them, are categorized under two general headings. What are they? Living conditions 2.Duty environment Who is the senior enlisted advisor to the BOSS council, and approves members selected to serve on BOSS committees? The Installation Command Sergeant Major According to AR 215-1, what does the BOSS program provide? 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. What type of program is BOSS? BOSS is categorized as a category B Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program How many officers are on the BOSS council? Three: President, Vice-President, and Secretary and Treasurer What is the lowest level unit that has a BOSS council representative? The battery/company level What are the 3 pillars of BOSS? 1.Recreation and Leisure: Activities may be planned by the BOSS committee or by the BOSS committee working in conjunction with other MWR activities. Service members will assume a lead role in planning BOSS events. Events should be planned that meet the needs and desires of the single service member. 2.Community Service: The BOSS committee may elect to participate in community programs or projects that make a difference in the lives of others, in the community, and ultimately, in themselves. The service will be voluntary in nature and in accordance with the installation volunteer program. The program can be implemented in support of existing or established volunteer programs or programs developed by the BOSS committee. 3.Well Being: For single service members, Well being includes those things that single service members can directly or indirectly influence to enhance their morale, living environment, or personal growth and development. The well being issue identified or raised during the BOSS meetings will be directed to the appropriated command or staff agency for resolution on the installation. What is CHAMPUS? Civilian Health And Medical Program for the Uniformed Services. It is a cost-sharing program that is used to provide in-patient and outpatient care for dependents from civilian sources. What Army regulation covers CHAMPUS? AR 40-121 Who is Eligible for CHAMPUS? Family members of active duty military personnel, Family members of either deceased or retired personnel, and retired military personnel and their family members under the age of 65 What Does DEERS stand for? Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. What is DEERS used for? To obtain dependent ID cards for eligible spouse and children What does NCODP stand for? Non commissioned Officer Development Program What is the goal of NCODP? overarching Army Non commissioned Officer Professional Development Program As with all leader training and leader development, who is responsible for NCODP?