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July 26, 2025 • 21 mins

In this episode, we aren't going to just ask and answer a bunch of questions about AR 600-85. No, we are going to focus on questions that are at a difficulty level that every PFC should be able to answer.

The episode is broken into 3 chapters:

The Pre-Test

The Lesson

Repetition

Feel free to jump into the Pre-Test, and if you know everything, skip to the next difficulty level. If you want to know more about a question, stick around for the Lesson, where we will teach you what everything means. Then we'll help you have it down consciously and sub-consciously in the Repetition chapter.

The questions we are going over are:

What are the objectives of ASAP?

Which Army Regulation outlines the policies and procedures for ASAP?

What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)?

Under what circumstances can a commander order a drug test?

How can you tell between a soldier that merely drinks and a solider who is abusing alcholol?

What are the five methods of identifying substance abusers?

What is the role of the Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC)?

What does "failure to rehabilitate" mean under the ASAP?

When does the limited use policy not protect a Soldier?

What impact does substance abuse have on a Soldier's security clearance?

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(00:00):
Welcome to the Board Questions Podcast where you can study for
your promotion or Soldier of theMonth board while driving,
commuting, or playing video games.
Today we will be focusing on questions about the Army
Substance Abuse Program that every E3 Private First Class and
above should know after getting a handle on their day-to-day
responsibilities. Each of these episodes will

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start with a pretest chapter, and if you confidently answer
every question, move on to the next most difficult episode and
test yourself there. If you didn't, stick around and
start the lesson chapter where we will teach you each of the
answers in the lesson phase. Then we'll repeat each question
rapid fire until you feel confident to move on.

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Let's get started with the pretest, the pretest chapter.
Question one. What are the objectives of ASAP?
To increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness,
provide services to the civilianworkforce, implement alcohol and
other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies, and

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restore to duty those substance impaired soldiers who have the
potential for continued militaryservice.
Question 2. Which Army regulation outlines
the policies and procedures for ASAP AR 600 to 85?
Question three. What are the objectives of

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biochemical testing, also calleda urinalysis, deter substance
abuse, facilitate early identification, monitor
rehabilitation, and serve as a basis for administrative
actions. Question 4.
Under what circumstances can a commander order a drug test,

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inspection unit sweep, command directed rehabilitation, or
consent based testing? Question 5.
How can you tell between a soldier that merely drinks and a
solitor who is abusing alcohol when drinking leads to a failure
to fulfill duties, poses a danger to sell for others, or

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violates law or Army regulations?
Question 6. What are the five methods of
identifying substance abusers? The five methods are self
identification, command identification, biochemical
testing, medical identification,and investigation or
apprehension. Question 7.

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What is the role of the substance use disorder clinical
care? SUDCC SUDD is responsible for
assessing, treating, and providing clinical oversight for
soldiers enrolled in the Army Substance Use Treatment Program.
Question 8 What does failure to rehabilitate mean under the
ASAP? Failure to rehabilitate means a

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soldier has not responded to treatment and continues
substance abuse or does not comply with the rehabilitation
program. Question 9.
When does the limited use policynot protect a soldier?
The limited use policy does not apply when a soldier is
identified through investigation, apprehension,
inspection, testing, or voluntary consent testing.

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Question 10. What impact does substance abuse
have on a soldier security clearance?
Substance abuse may result in the suspension, denial, or
revocation of a soldier securityclearance.
The lesson chapter If you feel confident in your answers in the
pretest, skip this episode and move on to the next episode

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where the questions will be a little harder.
If you want to learn more, let'sdive into the lesson chapter.
We will ask the question again, give you the answer, and then
explain why that is the correct answer and what it actually
means for you. The Soldier question one What
are the objectives of ASAP? To increase individual fitness

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and overall unit readiness, provide services to the civilian
workforce, implement alcohol andother drug risk reduction and
prevention strategies, and restore to duty those substance
impaired soldiers who have the potential for continued military
service. ASAP exists to protect the
Army's most valuable resource, its people.

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The objectives are not only about treating substance abuse,
but also about building resilience and maintaining
readiness. The program's goals include
prevention through education, early identification of abuse,
rehabilitation for those who canbe restored, and, when
necessary, separation for those who cannot.
For leaders, understanding theseobjectives helps align substance

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abuse prevention with the broader goals of maintaining A
deployable combat ready force. Question 2.
Which Army regulation outlines the policies and procedures for
ASAP AR 600 to 85? AR 600 to 85 is the
authoritative source for everything related to ASAP, from

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prevention and education to rehabilitation and separation.
Leaders at all levels should be familiar with this regulation to
properly support Soldiers and uphold Army standards.
If you're ever unsure about ASAPprocedures, start with AR 600 to
85. It provides the official
framework. Question 3 What are the

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objectives of biochemical testing, also called a
urinalysis, Deter substance abuse, facilitate early
identification, monitor rehabilitation, and serve as a
basis for administrative actions.
Urinalysis is more than a detection tool, it's a
deterrent. Knowing they could be tested at
any time discourages soldiers from using drugs.

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It also helps leaders spot issues early, especially if the
soldier hasn't yet shown behavioral signs.
Once in rehab, testing tracks progress, and in some cases, a
positive test becomes a legal basis for separation.
Remember DIME deterrence, identification, monitoring, and

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evidence. Question 4.
Under what circumstances can a commander order a drug test,
inspection, unit sweep, command directed rehabilitation, or
consent based testing? Commanders have broad authority
to test under specific conditions.
An inspection targets no one andis random.

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A unit sweep tests everyone in the unit.
A command directed test is for aspecific soldier under suspicion
not to be used for punishment. Rehabilitation testing is used
during or after ASAP participation and consent
testing occurs when a soldier voluntarily agrees.
Question 5. How can you tell between a

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soldier that merely drinks and asolitor who is abusing alcohol?
When drinking leads to a failureto fulfill duties, poses a
danger to self or others, or violates law or Army
regulations, the difference liesin impact.
A soldier who drinks occasionally and responsibly is
not abusing alcohol. However, if alcohol use effects

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their job performance, results in DU is domestic incidents, or
conduct violations, that's abuse.
Leaders must look at the behavior, not just the presence
of alcohol. Red flags include repeated
lateness, aggression, risky behavior, or legal trouble
related to alcohol. Question 6.

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What are the five methods of identifying substance abusers?
The five methods are self identification, command
identification, biochemical testing, medical identification,
and investigation or apprehension.
This is a key question every NCOshould know.
The five methods are listed directly in AR 600 to 85 and

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form the backbone of Army identification procedures.
Use the mnemonic Scummy Self Command, Urinalysis, Medical
investigation to remember them. These methods ensure that no
matter how substance abuse is discovered, the Army has a
consistent response plan. Question 7.

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What is the role of the substance use disorder?
Clinical Care. SUDCC SUDDG is responsible for
assessing, treating, and providing clinical oversight for
Soldiers enrolled in the Army Substance Use Treatment Program.
SUDDGG is the clinical arm of ASAP.
When a soldier is referred to the program via DA Form 8003,

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SUDCC evaluates whether the soldier meets diagnostic
criteria for a substance use disorder.
If so, they develop an individualized treatment plan,
which may include individual or group counseling, education, and
continued urinalysis. SUDC also communicates with the
commander within privacy limits to report attendance progress

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and whether the soldier completes treatment.
Importantly, SUDCC does not initiate separations.
That decision remains with the command.
Think of SUDCC as the medical partner in the Army's fight
against substance abuse. Question 8.
What does failure to rehabilitate mean under the

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ASAP? Failure to rehabilitate means a
soldier has not responded to treatment and continues
substance abuse or does not comply with the rehabilitation
program. Failure to rehabilitate isn't
determined by a single misstep. It's assessed over time by the
SUDCC provider and the commander.
It includes continued substance use, poor attendance, non

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participation, or behavior that shows the soldier is not
committed to change. A soldier might attend all
sessions but still relapse or show no behavioral improvement
which would indicate failure. Once failure is documented,
commanders may initiate administrative separation under
AR 600 to 85 and AR 635 to 200. This protects the unit by

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removing individuals who pose risks to discipline, readiness,
or safety despite being given a chance to improve.
Question 9. When does the limited use policy
not protect a Soldier? The Limited Use Policy does not
apply when a Soldier is identified through
investigation, apprehension, inspection, testing, or

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voluntary consent testing. If a soldier is caught with
drugs, fails a random unit test,or is under investigation, the
Limited Use Policy does not protect them even if they later
self refer. In other words, once misconduct
is known, protections do not apply retroactively.
Commanders should not delay administrative action if drug

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use is discovered through official channels.
This prevents soldiers from abusing the self referral system
as a defense mechanism after thefact.
Question 10. What impact does substance abuse
have on a Soldier security clearance?
Substance abuse may result in the suspension, denial, or
revocation of a Soldier securityclearance.

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The Department of Defense and the Army consider illegal drug
use and alcohol misuse as major risks to national security.
These behaviors indicate unreliability and poor judgment,
and they are reviewed during clearance investigations.
The repetition chapter if it took you a second to answer
those questions, would recommendstaying around for a rapid fire

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for the repetition chapter. Feel free to move on to the next
difficulty anytime you feel likeyou have this down.
What are the objectives of ASAP?To increase individual fitness
and overall unit readiness, provide services to the civilian
workforce, implement alcohol andother drug risk reduction and
prevention strategies, and restore to duty those substance

(12:03):
impaired soldiers who have the potential for continued military
service. Which Army regulation outlines
the policies and procedures for ASAPAR 600 to 85?
What are the objectives of biochemical testing?
Also called a urinalysis. Deter substance abuse,
facilitate early identification,monitor rehabilitation, and

(12:26):
serve as a basis for administrative actions.
Under what circumstances can a commander order a drug test,
inspection unit sweep, command directed rehabilitation, or
consent based testing? How can you tell between a
soldier that merely drinks and asolitor who is abusing alcohol
when drinking leads to a failureto fulfill duties, poses a

(12:49):
danger to self or others, or violates law or army
regulations. What are the five methods of
identifying substance abusers? The five methods are self
identification, command identification, biochemical
testing, medical identification,and investigation or
apprehension. What is the role of the

(13:10):
substance use disorder Clinical care.
SUDCC SUDD is responsible for assessing, treating, and
providing clinical oversight forSoldiers enrolled in the Army
Substance Use Treatment Program.What does failure to
rehabilitate mean under the ASAP?
Failure to rehabilitate means a soldier has not responded to

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treatment and continues substance abuse or does not
comply with the rehabilitation program.
When does the Limited Use policynot protect a soldier?
The Limited Use Policy does not apply when a Soldier is
identified through investigation, apprehension,
inspection, testing, or voluntary consent testing.
What impact does substance abusehave on a soldier security

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clearance? Substance abuse may result in
the suspension, denial, or revocation of a Soldier security
clearance. What are the objectives of ASAP?
To increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness,
provide services to the civilianworkforce, implement alcohol and
other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies, and

(14:15):
restore to duty those substance impaired soldiers who have the
potential for continued militaryservice.
Which Army regulation outlines the policies and procedures for
ASAPAR 600 to 85? What are the objectives of
biochemical testing? Also called a urinalysis.
Deter substance abuse, facilitate early identification,

(14:38):
monitor rehabilitation, and serve as a basis for
administrative actions. Under what circumstances can a
commander order a drug test, inspection unit sweep, command
directed rehabilitation, or consent based testing?
How can you tell between a soldier that merely drinks and a
solitor who is abusing alcohol when drinking leads to a failure

(15:01):
to fulfill duties, poses a danger to self or others, or
violates law or army regulations.
What are the five methods of identifying substance abusers?
The five methods are self identification, command
identification, biochemical testing, medical identification,
and investigation or apprehension.

(15:22):
What is the role of the substance use disorder Clinical
care. SUDCC SUDD is responsible for
assessing, treating, and providing clinical oversight for
Soldiers enrolled in the Army Substance Use Treatment Program.
What does failure to rehabilitate mean under the
ASAP? Failure to rehabilitate means a

(15:42):
soldier has not responded to treatment and continues
substance abuse or does not comply with the rehabilitation
program. When does the Limited Use policy
not protect a soldier? The Limited Use Policy does not
apply when a Soldier is identified through
investigation, apprehension, inspection, testing, or
voluntary consent testing. What impact does substance abuse

(16:05):
have on a soldier security clearance?
Substance abuse may result in the suspension, denial, or
revocation of a Soldier securityclearance.
What are the objectives of ASAP?To increase individual fitness
and overall unit readiness, provide services to the civilian
workforce, implement alcohol andother drug risk reduction and

(16:26):
prevention strategies, and restore to duty those substance
impaired soldiers who have the potential for continued military
service. Which Army regulation outlines
the policies and procedures for ASAPAR 600 to 85?
What are the objectives of biochemical testing?
Also called a urinalysis. Deter substance abuse,

(16:49):
facilitate early identification,monitor rehabilitation, and
serve as a basis for administrative actions.
Under what circumstances can a commander order a drug test,
inspection unit sweep, command directed rehabilitation, or
consent based testing? How can you tell between a
soldier that merely drinks and asolitor who is abusing alcohol

(17:12):
when drinking leads to a failureto fulfill duties, poses a
danger to self or others, or violates law or army
regulations. What are the five methods of
identifying substance abusers? The five methods are self
identification, command identification, biochemical
testing, medical identification,and investigation or

(17:33):
apprehension. What is the role of the
substance use disorder Clinical care.
SUDCC Sud is responsible for assessing, treating, and
providing clinical oversight forSoldiers enrolled in the Army
Substance Use Treatment Program.What does failure to
rehabilitate mean under the ASAP?

(17:54):
Failure to rehabilitate means a soldier has not responded to
treatment and continues substance abuse or does not
comply with the rehabilitation program.
When does the limited use policynot protect a soldier?
The Limited Use Policy does not apply when a Soldier is
identified through investigation, apprehension,
inspection, testing, or voluntary consent testing.

(18:16):
What impact does substance abusehave on a soldier's security
clearance? Substance abuse may result in
the suspension, denial, or revocation of a soldier's
security clearance. What are the objectives of ASAP?
To increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness,
provide services to the civilianworkforce, implement alcohol and

(18:38):
other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies, and
restore to duty those substance impaired soldiers who have the
potential for continued militaryservice.
Which Army regulation outlines the policies and procedures for
ASAPAR 600 to 85? What are the objectives of
biochemical testing? Also called a urinalysis.

(19:01):
Deter substance abuse, facilitate early identification,
monitor rehabilitation, and serve as a basis for
administrative actions. Under what circumstances can a
commander order a drug test, inspection unit sweep, command
directed rehabilitation, or consent based testing?
How can you tell between a soldier that merely drinks and a

(19:23):
solitor who is abusing alcohol when drinking leads to a failure
to fulfill duties, poses a danger to self or others, or
violates law or army regulations.
What are the five methods of identifying substance abusers?
The five methods are self identification, command
identification, biochemical testing, medical identification,

(19:45):
and investigation or apprehension.
What is the role of the substance use disorder Clinical
care. SUDCC SUDD is responsible for
assessing, treating, and providing clinical oversight for
Soldiers enrolled in the Army Substance Use Treatment Program.
What does failure to rehabilitate mean under the

(20:05):
ASAP? Failure to rehabilitate means a
soldier has not responded to treatment and continues
substance abuse or does not comply with the rehabilitation
program. When does the limited use policy
not protect a soldier? The Limited Use policy does not
apply when a Soldier is identified through
investigation, apprehension, inspection, testing, or

(20:27):
voluntary consent testing. What impact does substance abuse
have on a Soldier security clearance?
Substance abuse may result in the suspension, denial, or
revocation of a Soldier securityclearance.
What are the objectives of ASAP?To increase individual fitness
and overall unit readiness, provide services to the civilian

(20:49):
workforce, implement alcohol andother drug risk reduction and
prevention strategies, and restore to duty those substance
impaired soldiers who have the potential for continued military
service. Which Army regulation outlines
the policies and procedures for ASAPAR 600 to 85?
What are the objectives of biochemical testing?

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Also called a urinalysis. Deter substance abuse,
facilitate early identification,monitor rehabilitation, and
serve as a basis for administrative actions.
That's it for today's episode. Thanks for studying with the
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