July 25, 2025 • 22 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 PV2 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:
How does the Army define “deglamorization of alcohol”?
If a Soldier is referred to ASAP by their commander, are they required to participate?
What will happen to Soldiers who fail to rehabilitate?
What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?
How can you determine a soldier has successfully rehabilitated?
What is the overall mission of the Army Substance Abuse Program?
How does the ASAP support mission readiness?
Can a Soldier be tested without consent?
What is a "unit sweep" and when is it authorized?
What is a “limited use policy” and when does it apply?
What is the Army’s policy on alcohol use in the barracks?
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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 E2 Private Second Class
and above should know shortly after arriving at their first
unit. Each of these episodes will
(00:21):
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.
(00:42):
Let's get started with the pretest, the pretest chapter.
Question one. How does the Army define
deglamorization of alcohol, eliminating the perception that
alcohol is necessary for social,ritual, or celebratory events?
Question 2. If a soldier is referred to ASAP
(01:06):
by their commander, are they required to participate?
Yes. Question three.
What will happen to soldiers whofail to rehabilitate?
They will be processed for administrative separation.
Question 4. What are the objectives of
(01:27):
rehabilitation with ASAP? To return soldiers to full duty
as quickly as possible, identifythose who cannot be
rehabilitated and assist in the transition of those who must be
separated. Question 5.
How can you determine a soldier has successfully rehabilitated
(01:49):
when they complete the treatmentplan, maintain abstinence, and
demonstrate satisfactory duty performance?
Question 6. What is the overall mission of
the Army Substance Abuse program?
To strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the
Army's workforce and to enhance combat readiness.
(02:11):
Question 7. How does the ASAP support
mission readiness, preventing substance abuse, restoring
impaired soldiers, and enabling the Army to maintain a strong,
healthy, and deployable force? Question 8.
Can a Soldier be tested without consent?
(02:34):
Yes. Question 9.
What is a unit sweep and when isit authorized?
A unit sweep is a type of inspection testing where all or
part of a unit is tested for illegal drug use and it must be
ordered by the commander. Question 10.
What is a limited use policy andwhen does it apply?
(03:00):
The limited use policy protects certain information such as self
referrals or command directed test results from being used in
UCMJ or court martial proceedings.
Question 11 What is the Army's policy on alcohol use in the
barracks? The Army prohibits alcohol use
(03:21):
in the barracks by soldiers under 21 and for those over 21,
it is subject to unit policy andcommand guidance.
The Lesson Chapter If you feel confident in your answers in the
pretest, skip this episode and move on to the next episode
where the questions will be a little harder.
If you want to learn more, let'sdive into the lesson chapter.
(03:44):
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 How
does the Army define deglamorization of alcohol?
Eliminating the perception that alcohol is necessary for social,
ritual, or celebratory events, deglamorization is a key
(04:07):
prevention strategy. The Army recognizes that if
alcohol is consistently linked with celebration or camaraderie,
it can become a culturally reinforced behavior.
Deglamorization efforts aim to change this narrative.
Leaders must model responsible behavior, avoid promoting
alcohol at official functions, and reinforce that soldiers can
(04:28):
celebrate or bond without drinking.
This principle is especially important in shaping young
Soldiers perceptions. Deglamorizing alcohol doesn't
mean banning it, it means stripping away the myth that
drinking is required for acceptance or success.
Question 2. If a soldier is referred to ASAP
by their commander, are they required to participate?
(04:52):
Yes, When a commander refers a soldier to ASAP, it becomes a
legal and administrative order to comply with the program's
requirements. Refusal to participate may be
considered insubordination or failure to obey a lawful order.
Participation includes attendingcounseling sessions, completing
treatment plans, and adhering tofollow up protocols.
(05:15):
This ensures soldiers receive the support they need while also
enabling the command to monitor their progress and
accountability. Command referral is usually
initiated due to observed behaviors or confirmed substance
abuse incidents, and compliance is essential for rehabilitation
or appropriate administrative actions.
Question three. What will happen to soldiers who
(05:38):
fail to rehabilitate? They will be processed for
administrative separation. The Army's stance is clear.
Soldiers are given the opportunity to recover and
continue service, but continued abuse or non compliance leads to
separation. Failure to rehabilitate includes
relapsing, refusal to participate, or lack of progress
(05:59):
in treatment. Commanders work with the
Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care SUDCC team to document
failure to rehabilitate and initiate separation actions.
This approach balances compassion with readiness.
Soldiers who cannot meet Army standards even after support
compromise mission effectivenessand must be removed from the
(06:20):
force. Question 4.
What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?
To return Soldiers to full duty as quickly as possible, Identify
those who cannot be rehabilitated, and assist in the
transition of those who must be separated.
Rehabilitation in ASAP is about restoring soldiers to readiness,
(06:42):
not just eliminating substance use.
If a soldier shows potential, the Army wants to preserve their
contribution. However, if they do not respond
to treatment or relapse, the process identifies them for
separation. To protect unit effectiveness,
rehabilitation is tailored to each individual but structured
to maintain discipline and accountability.
(07:05):
Question 5. How can you determine a soldier
has successfully rehabilitated when they complete the treatment
plan, maintain abstinence, and demonstrate satisfactory duty
performance? Rehabilitation isn't just about
attending counseling, it's aboutchange.
The SUDCC provider and commanderwork together to evaluate
(07:27):
treatment completion, behavior change, and performance over
time. Success is shown through follow
up tests, unit conduct, and consistent work ethic.
Think of it like APT test Treatment is the training, but
the results must show improvement.
Question 6. What is the overall mission of
(07:48):
the Army Substance Abuse Program?
To strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the
Army's workforce and to enhance combat readiness.
ASAP is a readiness program witha human focus.
It protects the force by preventing and treating
substance abuse, but its ultimate aim is to keep Soldiers
fit to fight. This mission aligns substance
(08:10):
abuse prevention directly with the Army's ability to win wars
and operate as a discipline team.
Question 7. How does the ASAP support
mission readiness, preventing substance abuse, restoring
impaired Soldiers, and enabling the Army to maintain a strong,
healthy, and deployable force? Substance abuse undermines
(08:33):
focus, discipline, and health, all crucial in combat
environments. ASAP addresses these threats
through education, testing, and treatment.
By catching problems early in helping soldiers recover, it
strengthens the entire force. Question 8.
Can a soldier be tested without consent?
(08:55):
Yes. Under military law and AR 600 to
85, commanders have the authority to order drug tests
without soldier consent. Authorized test types include
inspection testing, unit sweeps,command directed rehabilitation,
and medical testing. These are not voluntary, and
soldiers are required to comply.The Army conducts urinalysis
(09:20):
under these legal categories to deter abuse, maintain readiness,
and protect the force. The only time consent is
required is for consent based testing, which is typically
requested when no other lawful basis exists for a test.
Question 9. What is a unit sweep and when is
it authorized? A unit sweep is a type of
(09:42):
inspection testing where all or part of a unit is tested for
illegal drug use and it must be ordered by the commander.
A unit sweep is considered a random, unannounced inspection
under military law. The key difference from other
testing is that no individual soldier is targeted.
Everyone in the unit or a randomly selected portion is
(10:03):
tested to ensure compliance and deter substance abuse.
Unit sweeps are powerful deterrence, especially after
holidays, field exercises, or major events.
However, if a commander uses this testing to single out a
specific individual, the test may lose its legal protection
and become inadmissible. Proper planning, documentation,
(10:25):
and randomness are critical to the sweeps legality.
Question 10 What is a limited use policy and when does it
apply? The limited use policy protects
certain information, such as self referrals or command
directed test results, from being used in UCMJ or court
martial proceedings. The limited Use policy is
(10:47):
designed to remove the fear of punishment and encourage early
help seeking. It applies when a soldier self
refers to SUDCC before being identified, drug use is
discovered through a command directed test or admission is
made during treatment to a clinical provider.
This policy ensures such disclosures cannot be used as
the basis for punishment. However, it does not protect
(11:10):
soldiers from administrative actions like flagging or
separation, nor does it shield them if the same information is
discovered independently. Welcome to the Board Questions
Podcast where you can study for your promotion or Soldier of the
Month Board while driving, commuting, or playing video
games. Today we will be focusing on
questions about the Army Substance Abuse Program that
(11:32):
every E2 Private Second Class and above should know shortly
after arriving at their first unit.
Each of these episodes will 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.
(11:55):
Then we'll repeat each question rapid fire until you feel
confident to move on. Let's get started with the
pretest, the pretest chapter. Question One.
How does the Army define deglamorization of alcohol,
eliminating the perception that alcohol is necessary for social,
(12:16):
ritual, or celebratory events? Question 2.
If a soldier is referred to ASAPby their commander, are they
required to participate? Yes.
Question three What will happen to soldiers who fail to
rehabilitate? They will be processed for
(12:39):
administrative separation. Question 4 What are the
objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?
To return soldiers to full duty as quickly as possible.
Identify those who cannot be rehabilitated and assist in the
transition of those who must be separated.
(13:00):
Question 5. How can you determine a soldier
has successfully rehabilitated when they complete the treatment
plan, maintain abstinence, and demonstrate satisfactory duty
performance? Question 6.
What is the overall mission of the Army Substance Abuse
program? To strengthen the overall
(13:24):
fitness and effectiveness of theArmy's workforce and to enhance
combat readiness. Question 7.
How does the ASAP support mission readiness, preventing
substance abuse, restoring impaired soldiers, and enabling
the Army to maintain a strong, healthy, and deployable force?
(13:46):
Question 8. Can a Soldier be tested without
consent? Yes.
Question 9. What is a unit sweep and when is
it authorized? A unit sweep is a type of
inspection testing where all or part of a unit is tested for
(14:06):
illegal drug use and it must be ordered by the commander.
Question 10. What is a limited use policy and
when does it apply? The limited use policy protects
certain information such as selfreferrals or command directed
test results from being used in UCMJ or court martial
(14:27):
proceedings. Question 11 What is the Army's
policy on alcohol use in the barracks?
The Army prohibits alcohol use in the barracks by soldiers
under 21 and for those over 21, it is subject to unit policy and
command guidance. The Lesson Chapter If you feel
(14:49):
confident in your answers in thepretest, skip this episode and
move on to the next episode where the questions will be a
little harder. If you want to learn more, let's
dive 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 How does the Army define
(15:14):
deglamorization of alcohol? Eliminating the perception that
alcohol is necessary for social,ritual, or celebratory events,
deglamorization is a key prevention strategy.
The Army recognizes that if alcohol is consistently linked
with celebration or camaraderie,it can become a culturally
reinforced behavior. Deglamorization efforts aim to
(15:37):
change this narrative. Leaders must model responsible
behavior, avoid promoting alcohol at official functions,
and reinforce that soldiers can celebrate or bond without
drinking. This principle is especially
important in shaping young Soldiers perceptions.
Deglamorizing alcohol doesn't mean banning it, it means
stripping away the myth that drinking is required for
(15:59):
acceptance or success. Question 2.
If a soldier is referred to ASAPby their commander, are they
required to participate? Yes, When a commander refers a
soldier to ASAP, it becomes a legal and administrative order
to comply with the program's requirements.
(16:19):
Refusal to participate may be considered insubordination or
failure to obey a lawful order. Participation includes attending
counseling sessions, completing treatment plans, and adhering to
follow up protocols. This ensures soldiers receive
the support they need while alsoenabling the command to monitor
their progress and accountability.
(16:40):
Command referral is usually initiated due to observed
behaviors or confirmed substanceabuse incidents, and compliance
is essential for rehabilitation or appropriate administrative
actions. Question three.
What will happen to soldiers whofail to rehabilitate?
They will be processed for administrative separation.
(17:02):
The Army stance is clear. Soldiers are given the
opportunity to recover and continue service, but continued
abuse or non compliance leads toseparation.
Failure to rehabilitate includesrelapsing, refusal to
participate, or lack of progressin treatment.
Commanders work with the Substance Use Disorder Clinical
Care SUDCC team to document failure to rehabilitate and
(17:26):
initiate separation actions. This approach balances
compassion with readiness. Soldiers who cannot meet Army
standards even after support compromise mission effectiveness
and must be removed from the force.
Question 4. What are the objectives of
rehabilitation with ASAP? To return Soldiers to full duty
(17:48):
as quickly as possible, Identifythose who cannot be
rehabilitated, and assist in thetransition of those who must be
separated. Rehabilitation in ASAP is about
restoring soldiers to readiness,not just eliminating substance
use. If a soldier shows potential,
the Army wants to preserve theircontribution.
(18:08):
However, if they do not respond to treatment or relapse, the
process identifies them for separation.
To protect unit effectiveness, rehabilitation is tailored to
each individual but structured to maintain discipline and
accountability. Question 5.
How can you determine a soldier has successfully rehabilitated
(18:30):
when they complete the treatmentplan, maintain abstinence, and
demonstrate satisfactory duty performance?
Rehabilitation isn't just about attending counseling, it's about
change. The SUDCC provider and commander
work together to evaluate treatment completion, behavior
change, and performance over time.
(18:50):
Success is shown through follow up tests, unit conduct, and
consistent work ethic. Think of it like APT test
Treatment is the training, but the results must show
improvement. Question 6.
What is the overall mission of the Army Substance Abuse
Program? To strengthen the overall
fitness and effectiveness of theArmy's workforce and to enhance
(19:13):
combat readiness. ASAP is a readiness program with
a human focus. It protects the force by
preventing and treating substance abuse, but its
ultimate aim is to keep Soldiersfit to fight.
This mission aligns substance abuse prevention directly with
the Army's ability to win wars and operate as a discipline
team. Question 7.
(19:37):
How does the ASAP support mission readiness, preventing
substance abuse, restoring impaired Soldiers, and enabling
the Army to maintain a strong, healthy, and deployable force?
Substance abuse undermines focus, discipline, and health,
all crucial in combat environments.
ASAP addresses these threats through education, testing, and
(20:01):
treatment. By catching problems early in
helping soldiers recover, it strengthens the entire force.
Question 8. Can a soldier be tested without
consent? Yes.
Under military law and AR 600 to85, commanders have the
authority to order drug tests without soldier consent.
(20:23):
Authorized test types include inspection testing, unit sweeps,
command directed rehabilitation,and medical testing.
These are not voluntary, and soldiers are required to comply.
The Army conducts urinalysis under these legal categories to
deter abuse, maintain readiness,and protect the force.
(20:44):
The only time consent is required is for consent based
testing, which is typically requested when no other lawful
basis exists for a test. Question 9.
What is a unit sweep and when isit authorized?
A unit sweep is a type of inspection testing where all or
part of a unit is tested for illegal drug use and it must be
(21:05):
ordered by the commander. A unit sweep is considered a
random, unannounced inspection under military law.
The key difference from other testing is that no individual
soldier is targeted. Everyone in the unit or a
randomly selected portion is tested to ensure compliance and
deter substance abuse. Unit sweeps are powerful
(21:27):
deterrence, especially after holidays, field exercises, or
major events. However, if a commander uses
this testing to single out a specific individual, the test
may lose its legal protection and become inadmissible.
Proper planning, documentation, and randomness are critical to
the sweeps legality. Question 10 What is a limited
(21:50):
use policy and when does it apply?
The limited use policy protects certain information, such as
self referrals or command directed test results, from
being used in UCMJ or court martial proceedings.
The limited Use policy is designed to remove the fear of
punishment and encourage early help seeking.
(22:10):
It applies when a soldier self refers to SUDCC before being
identified, drug use is discovered through a command
directed test or admission is made during treatment to a
clinical provider. This policy ensures such
disclosures cannot be used as the basis for punishment.
However, it does not protect soldiers from administrative
actions like flagging or separation, nor does it shield
(22:33):
them if the same information is discovered independently.
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 E2 Private Second Class
and above should know shortly after arriving at their first
unit. Each of these episodes will
(00:21):
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.
(00:42):
Let's get started with the pretest, the pretest chapter.
Question one. How does the Army define
deglamorization of alcohol, eliminating the perception that
alcohol is necessary for social,ritual, or celebratory events?
Question 2. If a soldier is referred to ASAP
(01:06):
by their commander, are they required to participate?
Yes. Question three.
What will happen to soldiers whofail to rehabilitate?
They will be processed for administrative separation.
Question 4. What are the objectives of
(01:27):
rehabilitation with ASAP? To return soldiers to full duty
as quickly as possible, identifythose who cannot be
rehabilitated and assist in the transition of those who must be
separated. Question 5.
How can you determine a soldier has successfully rehabilitated
(01:49):
when they complete the treatmentplan, maintain abstinence, and
demonstrate satisfactory duty performance?
Question 6. What is the overall mission of
the Army Substance Abuse program?
To strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the
Army's workforce and to enhance combat readiness.
(02:11):
Question 7. How does the ASAP support
mission readiness, preventing substance abuse, restoring
impaired soldiers, and enabling the Army to maintain a strong,
healthy, and deployable force? Question 8.
Can a Soldier be tested without consent?
(02:34):
Yes. Question 9.
What is a unit sweep and when isit authorized?
A unit sweep is a type of inspection testing where all or
part of a unit is tested for illegal drug use and it must be
ordered by the commander. Question 10.
What is a limited use policy andwhen does it apply?
(03:00):
The limited use policy protects certain information such as self
referrals or command directed test results from being used in
UCMJ or court martial proceedings.
Question 11 What is the Army's policy on alcohol use in the
barracks? The Army prohibits alcohol use
(03:21):
in the barracks by soldiers under 21 and for those over 21,
it is subject to unit policy andcommand guidance.
The Lesson Chapter If you feel confident in your answers in the
pretest, skip this episode and move on to the next episode
where the questions will be a little harder.
If you want to learn more, let'sdive into the lesson chapter.
(03:44):
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 How
does the Army define deglamorization of alcohol?
Eliminating the perception that alcohol is necessary for social,
ritual, or celebratory events, deglamorization is a key
(04:07):
prevention strategy. The Army recognizes that if
alcohol is consistently linked with celebration or camaraderie,
it can become a culturally reinforced behavior.
Deglamorization efforts aim to change this narrative.
Leaders must model responsible behavior, avoid promoting
alcohol at official functions, and reinforce that soldiers can
(04:28):
celebrate or bond without drinking.
This principle is especially important in shaping young
Soldiers perceptions. Deglamorizing alcohol doesn't
mean banning it, it means stripping away the myth that
drinking is required for acceptance or success.
Question 2. If a soldier is referred to ASAP
by their commander, are they required to participate?
(04:52):
Yes, When a commander refers a soldier to ASAP, it becomes a
legal and administrative order to comply with the program's
requirements. Refusal to participate may be
considered insubordination or failure to obey a lawful order.
Participation includes attendingcounseling sessions, completing
treatment plans, and adhering tofollow up protocols.
(05:15):
This ensures soldiers receive the support they need while also
enabling the command to monitor their progress and
accountability. Command referral is usually
initiated due to observed behaviors or confirmed substance
abuse incidents, and compliance is essential for rehabilitation
or appropriate administrative actions.
Question three. What will happen to soldiers who
(05:38):
fail to rehabilitate? They will be processed for
administrative separation. The Army's stance is clear.
Soldiers are given the opportunity to recover and
continue service, but continued abuse or non compliance leads to
separation. Failure to rehabilitate includes
relapsing, refusal to participate, or lack of progress
(05:59):
in treatment. Commanders work with the
Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care SUDCC team to document
failure to rehabilitate and initiate separation actions.
This approach balances compassion with readiness.
Soldiers who cannot meet Army standards even after support
compromise mission effectivenessand must be removed from the
(06:20):
force. Question 4.
What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?
To return Soldiers to full duty as quickly as possible, Identify
those who cannot be rehabilitated, and assist in the
transition of those who must be separated.
Rehabilitation in ASAP is about restoring soldiers to readiness,
(06:42):
not just eliminating substance use.
If a soldier shows potential, the Army wants to preserve their
contribution. However, if they do not respond
to treatment or relapse, the process identifies them for
separation. To protect unit effectiveness,
rehabilitation is tailored to each individual but structured
to maintain discipline and accountability.
(07:05):
Question 5. How can you determine a soldier
has successfully rehabilitated when they complete the treatment
plan, maintain abstinence, and demonstrate satisfactory duty
performance? Rehabilitation isn't just about
attending counseling, it's aboutchange.
The SUDCC provider and commanderwork together to evaluate
(07:27):
treatment completion, behavior change, and performance over
time. Success is shown through follow
up tests, unit conduct, and consistent work ethic.
Think of it like APT test Treatment is the training, but
the results must show improvement.
Question 6. What is the overall mission of
(07:48):
the Army Substance Abuse Program?
To strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the
Army's workforce and to enhance combat readiness.
ASAP is a readiness program witha human focus.
It protects the force by preventing and treating
substance abuse, but its ultimate aim is to keep Soldiers
fit to fight. This mission aligns substance
(08:10):
abuse prevention directly with the Army's ability to win wars
and operate as a discipline team.
Question 7. How does the ASAP support
mission readiness, preventing substance abuse, restoring
impaired Soldiers, and enabling the Army to maintain a strong,
healthy, and deployable force? Substance abuse undermines
(08:33):
focus, discipline, and health, all crucial in combat
environments. ASAP addresses these threats
through education, testing, and treatment.
By catching problems early in helping soldiers recover, it
strengthens the entire force. Question 8.
Can a soldier be tested without consent?
(08:55):
Yes. Under military law and AR 600 to
85, commanders have the authority to order drug tests
without soldier consent. Authorized test types include
inspection testing, unit sweeps,command directed rehabilitation,
and medical testing. These are not voluntary, and
soldiers are required to comply.The Army conducts urinalysis
(09:20):
under these legal categories to deter abuse, maintain readiness,
and protect the force. The only time consent is
required is for consent based testing, which is typically
requested when no other lawful basis exists for a test.
Question 9. What is a unit sweep and when is
it authorized? A unit sweep is a type of
(09:42):
inspection testing where all or part of a unit is tested for
illegal drug use and it must be ordered by the commander.
A unit sweep is considered a random, unannounced inspection
under military law. The key difference from other
testing is that no individual soldier is targeted.
Everyone in the unit or a randomly selected portion is
(10:03):
tested to ensure compliance and deter substance abuse.
Unit sweeps are powerful deterrence, especially after
holidays, field exercises, or major events.
However, if a commander uses this testing to single out a
specific individual, the test may lose its legal protection
and become inadmissible. Proper planning, documentation,
(10:25):
and randomness are critical to the sweeps legality.
Question 10 What is a limited use policy and when does it
apply? The limited use policy protects
certain information, such as self referrals or command
directed test results, from being used in UCMJ or court
martial proceedings. The limited Use policy is
(10:47):
designed to remove the fear of punishment and encourage early
help seeking. It applies when a soldier self
refers to SUDCC before being identified, drug use is
discovered through a command directed test or admission is
made during treatment to a clinical provider.
This policy ensures such disclosures cannot be used as
the basis for punishment. However, it does not protect
(11:10):
soldiers from administrative actions like flagging or
separation, nor does it shield them if the same information is
discovered independently. Welcome to the Board Questions
Podcast where you can study for your promotion or Soldier of the
Month Board while driving, commuting, or playing video
games. Today we will be focusing on
questions about the Army Substance Abuse Program that
(11:32):
every E2 Private Second Class and above should know shortly
after arriving at their first unit.
Each of these episodes will 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.
(11:55):
Then we'll repeat each question rapid fire until you feel
confident to move on. Let's get started with the
pretest, the pretest chapter. Question One.
How does the Army define deglamorization of alcohol,
eliminating the perception that alcohol is necessary for social,
(12:16):
ritual, or celebratory events? Question 2.
If a soldier is referred to ASAPby their commander, are they
required to participate? Yes.
Question three What will happen to soldiers who fail to
rehabilitate? They will be processed for
(12:39):
administrative separation. Question 4 What are the
objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?
To return soldiers to full duty as quickly as possible.
Identify those who cannot be rehabilitated and assist in the
transition of those who must be separated.
(13:00):
Question 5. How can you determine a soldier
has successfully rehabilitated when they complete the treatment
plan, maintain abstinence, and demonstrate satisfactory duty
performance? Question 6.
What is the overall mission of the Army Substance Abuse
program? To strengthen the overall
(13:24):
fitness and effectiveness of theArmy's workforce and to enhance
combat readiness. Question 7.
How does the ASAP support mission readiness, preventing
substance abuse, restoring impaired soldiers, and enabling
the Army to maintain a strong, healthy, and deployable force?
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Question 8. Can a Soldier be tested without
consent? Yes.
Question 9. What is a unit sweep and when is
it authorized? A unit sweep is a type of
inspection testing where all or part of a unit is tested for
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illegal drug use and it must be ordered by the commander.
Question 10. What is a limited use policy and
when does it apply? The limited use policy protects
certain information such as selfreferrals or command directed
test results from being used in UCMJ or court martial
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proceedings. Question 11 What is the Army's
policy on alcohol use in the barracks?
The Army prohibits alcohol use in the barracks by soldiers
under 21 and for those over 21, it is subject to unit policy and
command guidance. The Lesson Chapter If you feel
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confident in your answers in thepretest, skip this episode and
move on to the next episode where the questions will be a
little harder. If you want to learn more, let's
dive 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 How does the Army define
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deglamorization of alcohol? Eliminating the perception that
alcohol is necessary for social,ritual, or celebratory events,
deglamorization is a key prevention strategy.
The Army recognizes that if alcohol is consistently linked
with celebration or camaraderie,it can become a culturally
reinforced behavior. Deglamorization efforts aim to
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change this narrative. Leaders must model responsible
behavior, avoid promoting alcohol at official functions,
and reinforce that soldiers can celebrate or bond without
drinking. This principle is especially
important in shaping young Soldiers perceptions.
Deglamorizing alcohol doesn't mean banning it, it means
stripping away the myth that drinking is required for
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acceptance or success. Question 2.
If a soldier is referred to ASAPby their commander, are they
required to participate? Yes, When a commander refers a
soldier to ASAP, it becomes a legal and administrative order
to comply with the program's requirements.
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Refusal to participate may be considered insubordination or
failure to obey a lawful order. Participation includes attending
counseling sessions, completing treatment plans, and adhering to
follow up protocols. This ensures soldiers receive
the support they need while alsoenabling the command to monitor
their progress and accountability.
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Command referral is usually initiated due to observed
behaviors or confirmed substanceabuse incidents, and compliance
is essential for rehabilitation or appropriate administrative
actions. Question three.
What will happen to soldiers whofail to rehabilitate?
They will be processed for administrative separation.
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The Army stance is clear. Soldiers are given the
opportunity to recover and continue service, but continued
abuse or non compliance leads toseparation.
Failure to rehabilitate includesrelapsing, refusal to
participate, or lack of progressin treatment.
Commanders work with the Substance Use Disorder Clinical
Care SUDCC team to document failure to rehabilitate and
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initiate separation actions. This approach balances
compassion with readiness. Soldiers who cannot meet Army
standards even after support compromise mission effectiveness
and must be removed from the force.
Question 4. What are the objectives of
rehabilitation with ASAP? To return Soldiers to full duty
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as quickly as possible, Identifythose who cannot be
rehabilitated, and assist in thetransition of those who must be
separated. Rehabilitation in ASAP is about
restoring soldiers to readiness,not just eliminating substance
use. If a soldier shows potential,
the Army wants to preserve theircontribution.
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However, if they do not respond to treatment or relapse, the
process identifies them for separation.
To protect unit effectiveness, rehabilitation is tailored to
each individual but structured to maintain discipline and
accountability. Question 5.
How can you determine a soldier has successfully rehabilitated
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when they complete the treatmentplan, maintain abstinence, and
demonstrate satisfactory duty performance?
Rehabilitation isn't just about attending counseling, it's about
change. The SUDCC provider and commander
work together to evaluate treatment completion, behavior
change, and performance over time.
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Success is shown through follow up tests, unit conduct, and
consistent work ethic. Think of it like APT test
Treatment is the training, but the results must show
improvement. Question 6.
What is the overall mission of the Army Substance Abuse
Program? To strengthen the overall
fitness and effectiveness of theArmy's workforce and to enhance
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combat readiness. ASAP is a readiness program with
a human focus. It protects the force by
preventing and treating substance abuse, but its
ultimate aim is to keep Soldiersfit to fight.
This mission aligns substance abuse prevention directly with
the Army's ability to win wars and operate as a discipline
team. Question 7.
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How does the ASAP support mission readiness, preventing
substance abuse, restoring impaired Soldiers, and enabling
the Army to maintain a strong, healthy, and deployable force?
Substance abuse undermines focus, discipline, and health,
all crucial in combat environments.
ASAP addresses these threats through education, testing, and
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treatment. By catching problems early in
helping soldiers recover, it strengthens the entire force.
Question 8. Can a soldier be tested without
consent? Yes.
Under military law and AR 600 to85, commanders have the
authority to order drug tests without soldier consent.
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Authorized test types include inspection testing, unit sweeps,
command directed rehabilitation,and medical testing.
These are not voluntary, and soldiers are required to comply.
The Army conducts urinalysis under these legal categories to
deter abuse, maintain readiness,and protect the force.
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The only time consent is required is for consent based
testing, which is typically requested when no other lawful
basis exists for a test. Question 9.
What is a unit sweep and when isit authorized?
A unit sweep is a type of inspection testing where all or
part of a unit is tested for illegal drug use and it must be
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ordered by the commander. A unit sweep is considered a
random, unannounced inspection under military law.
The key difference from other testing is that no individual
soldier is targeted. Everyone in the unit or a
randomly selected portion is tested to ensure compliance and
deter substance abuse. Unit sweeps are powerful
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deterrence, especially after holidays, field exercises, or
major events. However, if a commander uses
this testing to single out a specific individual, the test
may lose its legal protection and become inadmissible.
Proper planning, documentation, and randomness are critical to
the sweeps legality. Question 10 What is a limited
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use policy and when does it apply?
The limited use policy protects certain information, such as
self referrals or command directed test results, from
being used in UCMJ or court martial proceedings.
The limited Use policy is designed to remove the fear of
punishment and encourage early help seeking.
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It applies when a soldier self refers to SUDCC before being
identified, drug use is discovered through a command
directed test or admission is made during treatment to a
clinical provider. This policy ensures such
disclosures cannot be used as the basis for punishment.
However, it does not protect soldiers from administrative
actions like flagging or separation, nor does it shield
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them if the same information is discovered independently.
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