ASAP

Question 1

What does ASAP stand for?

Answer 1

Army Substance Abuse Program

Question 2

What is the mission of ASAP?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

What army Regulation covers ASAP?

Answer 4

AR 600-85

Question 5

Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are command referred?

Answer 5

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).

Question 6

What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem?

Answer 6

Voluntary (self-identification)
Commander / Supervisor Identification
Biochemical Identification
Medical Identification
Investigation and or Apprehension

Question 7

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

Answer 7

1. Deter Soldiers, including those members on initial entry on AD after enlistment or appointment, from abusing drugs (including illegal drugs, other illicit substances, and prescribed medication).
2. Facilitate early identification of alcohol and/or other drug abuse.
3. Enable commanders to assess the security, military fitness, good order and discipline of their units, and to use information obtained to take appropriate action (for example, UCMJ, administrative, or other actions, including referral to the ASAP counseling center for screening, evaluation, and possible treatment).
4. Monitor rehabilitation of those enrolled for alcohol and/or other drug abuse.
5. Collect data on the prevalence of alcohol and/or other drug abuse within the Army.

Question 8

Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation program reenlist?

Answer 8

Soldiers currently enrolled in the ASAP rehabilitation program are not allowed to reenlist. However, Soldiers who need additional service time to complete their enrollment may be extended for the number of months necessary to permit completion.

Question 9

Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged?

Answer 9

Yes, IAW AR600-8-2 (Suspension of Favorable Personnel Action (flags)).