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1: What does AER stand for?
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to members of the Army, active or retired and their dependents in times of emergency financial stress.
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2: What regulation covers the Army Emergency Relief (AER) program?
AR 930-4
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3: What form is used to apply for an AER loan?
DA Form 1103
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4: Can AER give you a no charge loan or grant for financial hardship?
Yes, If all requirements are met
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5: How are loans normally repaid to AER?
Repayment starts the 1st day of the second month following the initiation of the loan, (unless deferred) does not exceed more than 12 months and is made by allotment for active duty soldiers
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6: If a soldiers requires an AER loan, who initiates the paperwork?
The unit Command Financial Advisor
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7: Name some instances AER will give a loan.
Non-receipt of pay, Loss of funds, Medical, Dental and Hospital expenses, Help with rent, Security Deposits, Pay for food and Utilities, Repairs for POV if Essential transportation, Pay Funeral expenses above and beyond those allowed by the government, Emergency travel expenses, Fire or other disaster
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8: Where does AER obtain its funds?
Through donations from Army personnel. Either allotment, cash or check
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9: Why does AER exist?
Soley for the purpose of "Helping the Army take care of its own"
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10: Name some instances AER will not give a loan.
Divorces, Marriages, Ordinary Leave or Vacation, Liquidation of Debts, Business Ventures or Investments, Civilian Court fees, and Legal fees, Goods or items for Convenience, Comfort, or Luxury, Continuing assistance, Funds to replace those overdrawn from your bank account, Abortion except when written from a medical doctor says it's essential to the persons health
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11: What are the four requirements for decisions regarding AER financial assistance?
Fair, prudent, and objective to meet a valid emergency need, Provide only the amount needed. Be within the framework of AER policies, Grant exceptions to policy when in the best interest of the Army
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12: What is AER's publicizing policy?
To inform and encourage Army members to use AER whenever they have an emergency need
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13: What is the purpose of the AER Annual Fund Campaign?
To raise funds to help cover the financial assistance program, increase awareness about AER assistance, publicize, and help the Army take care of its own
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14: How does the Red Cross work with the Army?
It cooperates closely with the Army and supplements programs relating to the Health, Welfare, Morale and Recreation of military members and their families
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15: What regulation covers the Red Cross program?
AR 930-5
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16: Why are Red Cross personnel considered and given neutrality status?
Because they are Non-Combatants and considered to be exclusively engaged in the search for, or collection, transport, or treatment of the wounded or sick or in the prevention of disease, or are exclusively engaged in the administration of medical units and establishments
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17: Name some ways the Red Cross help soldiers.
Notifies them when there is a family emergency, Assists financially with loans or grants, Helps the dependents locate family members in emergencies, Obtain reports concerning emergency leaves and extensions of emergency leaves, Obtain reports regarding health, welfare and whereabouts of family members
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18: How long has the Red Cross been in existence?
Since 1905
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19: What are some Red Cross programs?
Water safety and First Aid Courses, Home care of the sick and injured, Furnishes Red Cross volunteers to hospitals, Provides assistance in situations concerning compassionate reassignment, deferment of assignment, and dependency discharge
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20: How is the Red Cross primarily staffed?
By volunteers
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21: What Red Cross services are provided relating to prisoners of war?
Handle inquiries concerning prisoner of war welfare, Obtain names of prisoners of war, Aid in the processing and packaging of items for distribution
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22: 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
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23: What is the Quality of Life Program?
A group of policies, programs, and actions designed to develop military commitment and cohesiveness essential to the Combat Readiness of the Army
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24: What are the 6 subsystems of the Quality of Life Program?
Army Community Services, Morale Support Activities, Army Continuing Education System, Army Club Management System, Army Postal Services, Army & Air Force Exchange Services
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25: Quality of Life needs, programs, and actions are categorized under two general headings, what are they?
Living Conditions and Duty Environment
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26: Under what program does activities such as Arts & Crafts, Intramural Sports, Recreation Centers and Libraries fall?
Army Morale Support Activities
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27: To what agency would you refer a soldier who required assistance with a handicapped family member?
Army Community Services (Exceptional Family Member Program, EFMP)
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28: What does ACS stand for and what is it?
Army Community Services, is a community oriented social services program designed to provide information, aid and referral services to military personnel and their dependents
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29: What regulations covers ACS?
AR 608-1
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30: What are some programs ACS offers?
Budget counseling, Family counseling, Relocation Information, Lending closet with pots, pans, baby seats, Food locker, Drug and Alcohol counseling, Exceptional Family Member Program EFMP, Employment information, Family Advocacy Program
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31: When was ACS established?
1965
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32: What does ACES stand for and what is it?
Army Continuing Education System, a system of voluntary educational opportunities
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33: What is the purpose of ACES?
To enable officers and enlisted soldiers to work toward the educational goals prescribed by the Army
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34: What regulation covers ACES?
AR 621-5
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35: What are some programs ACES has to offer?
GED completion, GT improvement program, College prep classes, Associate, Baccalaureate and Graduate degrees, Testing Services, Counseling Services, Skill development
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36: What is the Army apprenticeship program?
A program that provides the soldier with documentation of apprenticeship skills acquired in the Army that are recognized by the Civilian industry, i.e.;journeyman status for cooks, electricians, auto mechanics
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37: What are the four common programs under ACES?
Academic Education, Skill Development, Skill Recognition, Education Services
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38: What are two goals of ACES?
To offer soldiers the opportunity for continuing Education to achieve Army & personal educational goals. To help family members achieve their personal educational goals whenever possible
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39: What are College Preparatory Courses?
Courses required by a college or university prior to enrollment and participation in a degree producing program
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40: What is the Service Members Opportunity College Assistance Degree Program (SOCAD)?
A network of schools across the country and overseas that recognize and help soldiers earn degrees by giving credit for experience and classes
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41: What does DANTES stand for and what is it?
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support, it is an educational activity which provides support to the voluntary education programs of the military services
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42: What services are provided under DANTES?
The opportunity to earn academic credit through the use of CLEP subject exams, and DANTES subject exams
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43: What is the CLEP program?
College Level Examination Program, which enables students to earn college credit through the successful completion of an examination
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44: What regulation covers the Army Sponsorship Program?
AR 600-8-8
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45: What is the purpose of the Army Sponsorship Program?
To assist soldiers and their family members in getting established at a new duty station
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46: What are the five types of Sponsorship programs?
In-Sponsorship, Out-Sponsorship, Reactionary Sponsorship, Rear Detachment Sponsorship, New Manning Systems Unit Sponsorship
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47: What is the IN-Sponsorship program?
A program of normal activities, information and assistance provided to newly arrived soldiers and their family members
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48: What is the OUT-Sponsorship program?
A program that assists soldiers and family members who are departing units
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49: What is the Reactionary Sponsorship program?
A program for soldiers and family members who arrive at a unit unannounced or with relatively short notice
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50: What is the Rear Detachment Sponsorship program?
A program that assists and supports family members and soldiers of units who depart for a short time but will return to the same unit
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51: What is the New Manning System Unit Sponsorship program?
A program that assists and supports those units that move as a complete element to a new location as part of the new manning system
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52: How long must a soldier be on TDY before he will participate in the advance arrival program?
90 days
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53: Does the unit mission have an impact on the number of soldiers selected for sponsorship duties, if so why?
Yes, because sponsors will perform their activities in addition to normal duties
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54: When a gaining commander receives the request for sponsorship, a welcome packet must be sent within how long?
10 days
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55: What are some things a sponsor should do prior to an individuals arrival?
Send a welcome letter, furnish a map of the local area, provide information on community services and facilities both on and off post
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56: What are some things that should be included in the sponsor letter?
Phone number, Address, Any request information
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57: What are some thins a sponsor should do upon arrival of the soldier?
Escort to all required locations, In-process soldier, Acquaint soldier and family with the local area and post
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58: Why is a well ran sponsorship program so important?
Because it improves unit cohesion and readiness by decreasing distractions hampering personal performance and mission accomplishment
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59: Why is it important that only those individuals who can represent the gaining unit in a positive manner be selected as a sponsor?
Because they represent the unit on the soldiers first impression
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60: What grade should a sponsor be?
Equal or higher in grade of the individual he is sponsoring
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61: What are the two degrees of sponsorship?
Full and Limited
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62: When selecting a sponsor, what are some things you consider?
The sponsor should be in a grade of equal or higher than incoming soldier, be of similar military background, be familiar with unit, community and activities. The sponsor WILL NOT be the person being replaced by the incoming soldier or within 60 days of PCS
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63: What is Full sponsorship?
When the soldier desires contact from the sponsor as soon as possible
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64: What is Limited sponsorship?
When the soldier will be sponsored but the process does not start until arrival at the new duty station
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65: What is the key to a successful sponsorship program?
The individual sponsor
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66: What are some things that should be accomplished by an Out-sponsorship program?
Reduce relocation stress on the family, assist soldier with tasks associated with leaving the unit, reduce distractions and give the soldier a positive final impression of the command
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67: What is a DA Form 5434?
Request for Sponsorship
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68: What does AFAP stand for and what is it?
Army Family Advocacy Program; a program designed to support healthy family functioning by preventing child and spouse abuse through identification, treatment and rehabilitation
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69: Who must have a Family Care plan?
All sole and dual military parents or sole guardians, the plan will state the arrangements made for who will care for the soldiers children in the event they are deployed. Soldiers who elects not to prepare a Family Care plan are subject to separation from the service
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70: What does EFMP stand for and what is it?
Exceptional Family Member Program; a program designed to help soldiers who have a family member with special needs. The needs could be for handicapped, allergies, or gifted etc.; The soldier must be enrolled in the EFMP so the Army will use this when determining the soldiers next assignment
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71: What regulation covers the Army Drug and Alcohol Program?
AR 600-85
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72: What is the purpose of the Army Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Control Program?
To prevent the combat readiness and health and morale of the Army
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73: What does ADAPCP stand for?
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program
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74: Who is authorized to use ADAPCP services?
Active duty soldiers and family members, Retired soldiers and family members, Reserve soldiers and family members, DA civilian and family members
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75: The ADAPCP is comprised of 7 functional areas, what are they?
Prevention, Identification, Rehabilitation, Education, Treatment, Program Evaluation and Research
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76: Can the fact that a soldier is or has been enrolled in the ADAPCP be revealed without the soldiers permission?
No
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77: Can a soldier enrolled in the ADAPCP reenlist?
Not while in the program, but he can extend his service long enough to finish treatment and than apply for reenlistment
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78: What are the five methods of Identification for ADAPCP enrollment?
Self (Voluntary), Command (When Cdr., supervisor notices, suspects), Biochemical (Urinalysis), Medical (When doctor notices during examinations), Investigation/Apprehension (apprehended by law enforcement)
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79: Who makes the final decision on a rehabilitative success or failure?
The unit Commander along with the ADAPCP counselor
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80: When counseling soldiers on the ADAPCP, what are some things you should include?
The availability, the location, refferal procedures, type of treatments that are available and punishments under UCMJ
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81: What does USP stand for and how does it work?
Urine Surveillance Program; a program which all soldiers who come up positive on a urinalysis that are determined by medical evaluation not to be authorized usage, will be enrolled in the program for 30 days. During this time, unannounced urinalysis will be made twice weekly or a total of 8 times. If the soldier has 8 consecutive drug free, he is removed from the program
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82: What is the Army policy on E-5 and above who come up positive on a urinalysis?
The commander will begin procedures for separation under Chapter 14c, AR 635-200
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83: What is the Exemption Policy? (Limited Use Policy?)
When a soldier turns himself in as having a drug or alcohol problem, he will be granted immunity from disciplinary actions under UCMJ and administrative separation with not less than Honorable Discharge
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84: What are the four categories of Abuse?
Suspected Alcohol or other Drug abuse, Identified Alcohol or other Drug abuse, Positive Urinalysis and Medically Confirmed
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85: What are the objectives of the Rehabilitation program for soldiers?
Restore soldiers identified as abusers to effective duty or Identify soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated
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86: What is a Drug according to AR 600-85?
Any substance which by its chemical nature alters structure or function in the living organism (Alcohol, Glue, Aerosols included)
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87: Can a soldier request enrollment in the ADAPCP to avoid pending or threatened disciplinary action?
No
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88: What is Alcohol and Drug abuse prevention?
It includes all measures taken to reduce to the lowest possible level, the abuse or misuse of alcohol or drugs
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89: What is Detoxification?
The withdrawing of alcohol or other drugs from an individual, treating symptoms of with drawl and initiating rehabilitation
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90: What are some indicators of a Alcohol problem?
Any of the following if repeated constantly, Failure to report for duty or tardiness, Unexpected absence, Signs of a hangover in morning, Fighting, Extended Lunch hours, Deterioration in personal appearance, Reduced work performance, Drunkenness at off-duty functions, Blackouts while drinking, unusual behavior, smell of alcohol in the morning
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91: What identification tool does the Commander have to detect drug use?
An active and aggressive urinalysis program
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92: What mandatory action is taken when a soldier has benn charged with a DWI/DUI?
A letter of reprimand signed by a General Officer is placed in the soldiers file, entered into the ADAPCP, and suspension of on-post driving privileges for 6 months
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93: What is the Armys policy on alcohol?
Abuse or excessive use of alcohol will not be condoned or accepted as part of any military tradition, ceremony or event
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94: What is the Armys policy on the in-service use of cannabis?
It is a violation of the UCMJ
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95: When drug abuse is cannabis, what actions should commanders usually confine their response to?
Administrative actions, disciplinary actions, and motivational education
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96: What are the four ADAPCP initiatives that unit commanders must implement?
Appointment of an Alcohol and Drug coordinator, Identification of personnel needing referral, Urinalysis testing, Monitoring of ADAPCP clients
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97: What does the acronym CCC stand for?
Community Counseling Center
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98: What are the alternatives to abuse of alcohol or drug use?
Off-duty sports, educational, cultural, religious or spiritual pursuits
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99: Describe the urine specimen policy.
Specimens will be collected under the direct observation of responsible personnel (E-5 or above of the same sex) to ensure that no substitutions are made
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100: List some instances that exemption policy does not apply.
The soldier is the subject of an alcohol or abuse investigation concerning that offense, soldier is apprehended for that offense, soldier has been officially warned that they are suspected of the offense, soldier has been charged under UMCJ or offered Article 15 punishment for the offense, soldier receives emergency medical treatment for an actual or suspected overdose and such treatment resulted from apprehension by law enforcement officials
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101: What is your responsibility if you become aware of drug usage in the unit?
You are obligated, under the Manual for Court Martial and the UCMJ, to report any drug usage to your chain of command
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102: What are the three main categories of drugs?
Hallucinogens, Depressants, and Stimulants
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103: Of all the drugs used today, which one is responsible for the most deaths?
Alcohol
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104: Can a soldier who is considered a failure in the alcohol and drug program be administratively discharged form the service?
Yes, under the provisions of Chapter 9, AR 635-200
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105: At what point during the rehabilitation process is an alcoholic considered cured?
Never, as alcoholism is an incurable disease, the alcoholic can only ne considered recovering
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106: How many days after arrival at a new duty station should a new soldier be educated on the ADAPCP?
Within 60 days
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107: What is atabuse?
A drug used in the treatment of an alcoholic
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108: When is a soldier considered a rehabilitative failure?
When they are unable or unwilling to be returned to effective duty after short term rehab efforts
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109: What regulation covers the Equal Opportunity program in the Army?
AR 600-20
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110: What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communicating on EO matters?
The Chain of Command and EO representatives
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111: What does Equal Opportunity mean?
Equal evaluation, consideration and treatment based on merit, fitness and capability without regard to race, national origin, color, age, religion or gender
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112: Who has the responsibility for the Army's EO program?
Although it's the commanders program, ALL Army personnel are responsible for the EO program and it's implementation, especially LEADERS
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113: As a leader, what should you do if a soldier brings a compliant of alleged discrimination to you?
Make sure the complaint is properly investigated and corrective action is taken, where necessary. If the complaint is outside your competence to handle, refer through the command and EO channels. Follow up on the complaint to ensure it is properly handled and resolved
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114: What is the Affirmative Action Plan?
A comprehensive management which requires quantified goals and time tables for all Army organizations to achieve equal opportunity for all soldiers
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115: What is the definition of an Ethnic Group?
A group of individuals distinguished from the general population based on actual or perceived criteria. (Language, Lifestyles, Religion, National Origin)
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116: What are most racial problems in the Army caused
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A lack of understanding of the other soldiers problems
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117: What are two components of the Army EO program?
Affirmative Action Component and Education and Training Component
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118: How do soldiers know the procedures for processing EO complaints?
The procedures will be in writing and displayed prominently on a permanent basis where all soldiers can have access to them
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119: What is the purpose of the EO program?
To promote understanding between soldiers from various ethnic and geographical regions so that the mission may be more effectively and harmoniously accomplished
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120: How does the Army EO program support the soldier?
By assuring fair treatment for all and by reducing divisive influence
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121: Define the term "Minority Group".
Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, sex, age, or national origin
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122: What is Institutional Discrimination?
The policies, practices or procedures of an institution which result in unequal treatment usually associated with racial, religious, gender, economic or social differences
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123: What is the definition of a Complainant?
A military members, adult dependent acting for a military member or a civilian employee of the Army who submits a complaint of discrimination
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124: What is the definition of Personal Racism or Sexism?
The acting out of prejudice by individuals against other individuals or groups because of their race or gender
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