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What does ASAP stand for?
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Army Substance Abuse Program
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What is the mission of ASAP?
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strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army’s total workforce and toenhance the combat readiness
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What are the objectives of ASAP?
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Increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness.
Implement alcohol and other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies Ensure quality customer service |
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What is meant by deglamorization of alcohol?
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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.
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What army Regulation covers ASAP?
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AR 600-85
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Is ASAP participation mandatory for Individuals that are command referred?
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participation is mandatory for all Soldiers who are command referred
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What will happen to Soldiers who fail to participate in or fail to respond successfully to rehabilitation?
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will be processed foradministrative separation, except under the mostextraordinary circumstances
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What are the ways that Soldiers can be identified as having a substance abuse problem?
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-Voluntary (self-identification)
-Commander / Supervisor Identification -Biochemical Identification -Medical Identification -Investigation and or Apprehension |
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What are the objectives of rehabilitation with ASAP?
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-Return Soldiers to full duty as soon as possible. -Identify Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated and advise their unitcommanders. -Assist and refer Soldiers who cannot be rehabilitated in the ASAP to a treatment facility after discharge from the Army -enable the Soldier toperform more effectively. |
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What are the objectives of bio-chemical testing (also called a urinalysis)?
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-Deter Soldiers, from abusingdrugs -Facilitate early identification of alcohol and/or other drug abuse. -Enable commanders to assess their units -Monitor rehabilitation -Collect data on the prevalence of alcohol and/or other drug abuse |
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Commanders may direct drug testing under what conditions?
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-Unit inspections -Search and seizures/probable cause -Competence for Duty -Rehabilitation -Mishap or Safety Inspection -Consent -New Entrant -Medical |
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All ASAP referrals are accomplished by the Commander or 1SG using what form?
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Completing and signing the DA 8003 Referral Form.
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Can Soldiers that are enrolled in an ASAP rehabilitation program reenlist?
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Soldiers currently enrolled in the ASAP rehabilitation program are not allowed to reenlist. However, Soldiers who needadditional service time to complete their enrollment may be extended for the number of months necessary to permitcompletion
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Will Soldiers who are command referred to ASAP be flagged?
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Yes
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What Does ACS stand for?
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Army Community Service
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What does the ACS symbol represent?
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The heart = giving, the cross = help, the gyroscope = stability
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What is the ACS mission statement?
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-Facilitate commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive services that supportreadiness of soldiers, civilian employees and their families.
-Maximize technology and resources, adapt to unique installation requirements, eliminate duplication in servicedelivery, and measure service effectiveness. |
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What Army regulation covers ACS?
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AR 608-1
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How is ACS staffed for the most part?
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By volunteers
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What is the motto of the ACS?
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Self-help, service and stability.
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Who qualifies for ACS?
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-All active duty and retired military personnel and their family members -Members of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve when on active duty and their family members -Army appropriated fund(APF) and non appropriated fund (NAF) employees and their family members - Surviving family members of military personnel who died while on active duty |
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What can you do to help out ACS?
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Donate Staple foodstuff to the food lockers, usable household goods, and volunteer your time
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What regulation covers the ACES?
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AR 621-5
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What regulation covers Army Learning Centers?
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AR 621-6
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What are the goals of ACES?
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Develop confident,competent leaders.
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What does TABE stand for?
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Test of Adult Basic Education
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How much of your tuition does the tuition assistance grant pay?
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100%
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Name some federal financial aid programs available to Soldiers through ACES
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-Pell Grant
-Perkins Loans -Guaranteed Student Loans |
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What are some of the basic services offered by the Army Continuing Education Center?
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1. Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)
2. Advanced Skills Education Program (ASEP) 3. High School Completion Program4. Service members Opportunity Colleges Associates Degree Program (SOCAD)5. Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)/Montgomery G. I. Bill (MGIB)6. Skill Recognition Programs |
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What Soldier development programs does ACES provide?
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1. Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST).
2. High School Completion Program. 3. English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) 4. Mission-related Language (Head start and Gateway). 5. Mission-required Language. 6. MOS Improvement Training (MOSIT). |
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What does DANTES stand for?
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Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
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What does DANTES do?
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DANTES provides standardized testing services free to military personnel. Family members and civilians may takeDANTES tests but must pay for each test taken.
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Soldiers with a GT score of less than 110 should be referred to what?
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BSEP - Soldiers with a GT less than 100 are normally automatically eligible. Soldiers with a GT between 100 and 110may be command referred.
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Soldiers who begin their active service after what date are eligible to receive the new GI Bill?
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July 1985, but they are required to pay $100 per month for the first 12 months
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What does SOC stand for?
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Service members Opportunity Colleges
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What does SOCAD stand for?
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Service members Opportunity College Army Degrees
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AER closely coordinates with what other organization?
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American Red Cross
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What is AER?
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AER is a private, nonprofit organization to collect and hold funds to relieve distress of members of the Army and theirdependents. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time ofdistress.
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What does AER stand for?
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Army Emergency Relief
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What is the Army Regulation that covers AER?
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AR 930-4
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Are you required to contribute to AER to receive help?
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No
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Who does AER help?
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-Soldiers on extended active duty and their dependents -Members of the Reserve Components of the Army (Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve) on continuousactive duty for more than 30 days and their dependents. -Soldiers retired from active duty because of longevity or physical disability, or retired upon reaching age 60(Reserve Components) and their dependents. |
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How are monetary contributions made to AER?
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Cash,check or allotment
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When is the AER annual fund campaign held army-wide?
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March 01through May 15
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How does AER provide financial assistance?
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AER provides financial assistance by either a loan without interest, a grant or a combination of both
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What is the purpose of AER?
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AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers (active and retired) and their families in time of distress.
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What is the dollar limit on AER loans?
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There is no dollar limit. AER Assistance will meet your emergency need.
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Failure to repay an AER loan (unless repayment would cause undo hardship) will cause the Soldier's name to beplaced on an AER restricted list which is disseminated Army-wide. What does this mean for the Soldier?
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Individuals who appear on this list will not be approved for AER assistance without the specific prior approval of HQAER.
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What is the AER Motto?
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"Helping the Army Take Care Of its Own"
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The minimum amount that can be contributed to AER through allotment is what amount?
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1 dollar each month for 3 months
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How is AER funded?
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Through Voluntary Contributions from Soldiers (tax free), through unsolicited contributions, repayments of loans, andincome from investments.
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What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?
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The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the Army's commitment to eliminate incidents ofsexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victimadvocacy, response,reporting, and accountability.
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The Army's policy on Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program applies where and when?
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Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours.To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing).
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What are the goals of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?
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Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army personnel, Army civilians, andfamily members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure that victims and subjects are treated according to Armypolicy.Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear.Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers.Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims’ health and well-being.Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault victims, thoroughlyinvestigate allegations of sexual assault, and take appropriate administrative and disciplinary action.
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Define sexual assault.
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Sexual assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse ofauthority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
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Sexual assault includes what acts?
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-Rape
-Non consensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex) -Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling) -Attempts to commit these acts |
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More than half of sexual assault offenses include what?
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Alcohol
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Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility?
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The Commander’s Responsibility
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Define the following terms as they apply to the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program: victim,alleged perpetrator, and perpetrator.
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Victim - One who has been sexually assaulted.Alleged Perpetrator - One who has been accused of committing a crime (subject).
Perpetrator - One who has committed a crime (offender). |
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What is the Army's policy on sexual assault?
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-is a criminal offense -The Army will use training, education, and awareness to minimize sexual assault -The Army will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect |
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If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime?
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Their chain of command.
Medical Treatment Facility. Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division.Chaplains. Social Work Services. Family Advocacy. Legal Services. |
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What are the categories of sexual harassment and give some examples? |
Verbal Nonverbal Physical Contact |
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What does EO stand for?
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Equal Opportunity
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What is an EOR?
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Equal Opportunity Representative
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What rank should an EOR normally be?
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SGT (P)through 1LT
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What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?
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1. January – 3rd Monday – Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday2. February – 1-28/29 - African-American/Black History Month3. March – 1-31 - Women’s History Month4. April/May - Sunday to Sunday for Week Incorporating Yom Hashoah - "Days of Remembrance" for Victims ofthe Holocaust
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What Army Regulation covers the EO program?
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AR 600-20 chapter 6
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What are the goals of the EO program?
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1. Provide EO for military personnel and family members, both on and off post and within the limits of the laws oflocalities, states, and host nations.2. Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices that undermine teamwork,mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifice of the men and women of America's Army.
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What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity?
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-Written command policy statements for EO
-Prevention of Sexual Harassment -Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures |
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Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?
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4 (1 each quarter)
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Define the term ethnic group.
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A segment of the population that possesses common characteristics and a cultural heritage based to some degree on:faith or faiths; shared traditions, values or symbols;literature, folklore, or music; an internal sense of distinctiveness;and/or an external perception of distinctiveness.
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Define the term racism.
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Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates aperson or group because of skin color orrace.
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Describe minority group
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Any groupdistinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color,gender, or national origin
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What is sexual harassment?
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-Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests forsexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders |
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What is an Affirmative Actions Plan (AAP)?
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A management document that consists of statements of attainable goals and timetables. This document is required ofall Army organizations, commands,agencies, and activities down to brigade (or equivalent) level. It is designed toachieve EO for all military personnel.
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What action does the Army take against off-post activities, including housing and public accommodations,which arbitrarily discriminate against members of the Army and their dependents?
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Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied.
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Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?
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Your Unit Chain of Command
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What is the Army's written policy on EO?
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The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair treatment for military personnel and family members without regard to race,color, gender, religion, national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensivebehavior.
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What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equalopportunity matters?
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Chain of Command
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Does every unit have an EO representative?
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Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through 1LT.
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What does AFAP stand for?
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Army Family Action Plan
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What Army Regulation covers the Army Family Action Plan?
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AR 608-47
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When was the AFAP program established?
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The AFAP program was established in 1983 as a result of the Chief of Staff, Army (CSA),1983 White Paper, “TheArmy Family.”
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The AFAP program creates an information loop between whom?
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The Global Army Family and Leadership. The AFAP provides a means for Army constituents to address and reportissues of well-being concern to leadership at regular intervals.
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The AFAP program's process of improvement begins where?
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At the local level, where an annual symposium is held to examine issues of concern that delegates believe need to befixed.
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The Army family has been symbolized by the Secretary of the Army as an equilateral triangle. How is each sideof the triangle expressed?
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-Base: "Family of Components" (Total Force)
-Second Leg: "Family of Units" -Third Leg: "Family of People" |
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The philosophy toward the family, based on the Army Family White Paper, consists of three critical elements.What are they?
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1. Partnership
2. Wellness 3. Sense of community |
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What are some things that the AFAP does?
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-Gives commanders a gauge to validate concerns and measure satisfaction
-Enhances Army's corporate image -Helps retain the best and brightest -Results in legislation, policies, programs and services that strengthen readiness and retention -Safeguards well-being |
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What types of programs are focused on in the "Family of Components"?
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Programs relating to the Active Army, National Guard, Army Reserve and civilian employees
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What type of programs are focused on in the "Family of Units"?
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Programs relating to the unique relationship of soldiers to their units and unit ties to other components of the command,such as squad to its platoon or the platoon to its company (battery)
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What is the basis for the Army theme, "The Army family"?
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A joint announcement signed by the Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Army. This announcement was based onthe C/S white paper 1983
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What types of programs are focused on in the Family of People?
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Programs relating to all areas of concern to the service members and their families, including the military and civilianretiree
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What are some activities that the American Red Cross offers?
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CPR instruction, Blood drives, Swimming lessons, Communication services (by wire), Financial assistance,Counseling and referral services, Transplantation services, AIDS education, Health and safety services.
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How is the ARC staffed for the most part?
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By volunteers
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What is the major service that Red Cross offers?
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Communication between soldiers and their families for both problem solving and emergency (especially thenotification or "red cross message")
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What Army Regulation covers Red Cross?
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AR 930-5
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What Army Regulation covers the Army Retention Program?
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AR 601-280
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What are some reasons that a soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment?
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If the soldier is barred or flagged and if the soldier is enrolled in ASAP
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What is an SRB?
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Selective Reenlistment Bonus
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What is the minimum number of years that a soldier must reenlist for to be eligible for an SRB?
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Three years
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Can a Soldier request separation if a bar to reenlistment is imposed?
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No
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Describe a Bar to Reenlistment.
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Administrative action initiated by the commander to prevent a substandard soldier from reenlisting or reentering theservice
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A Bar to Reenlistment is reviewed how often?
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Every three months or 30 days prior to PCS / ETS
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Who can initiate a Bar to Reenlistment?
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Any commander in the soldier’s chain of command
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Who is the final approving authority for a Bar to Reenlistment?
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A Commander who is one approval level higher than the commanding authority
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Soldiers SGM and below who have not reenlisted under the indefinite reenlistment program are required toreceive Retention Interviews. When are they done?
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-Career Counselor: 30 days from arrival to unit
-Unit Commander 90 days from arrival -Unit Commander 15-16 months prior to ETS -Career Counselor 13-14 months prior to ETS -Career Counselor 4 months prior to ETS -Reserve Component Career counselor 90-120 days prior to ETS |
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Who may lift a Bar?
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The same authority that approved the Bar may lift it with a written recommendation by the unit Commander
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What type of fire extinguisher must not be used on electrical fires?
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A water fire Extinguisher
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Who is responsible for the Army Safety Program?
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It is the responsibility of each soldier
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The word SAFETY is often associated with what term?
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Risk Management
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What accounts for the majority of accidents?
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Carelessness
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Accidents are reported in accordance with what regulation?
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AR 385-40
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3 safety features commonly found in any barracks.
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Lights in stairwells
Fire lights (emergency lighting) Fire extinguisher and alarms |
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What safety features are stressed in the motor pool?
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Reduced speed, no smoking except in designated areas, fire extinguishers in buildings and vehicles, proper utilization of tool safety equipment (goggles, safety toe shoes, etc.)
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How often are fire extinguishers in the barracks required to be checked for serviceability, and how can this bedetermined?
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Once a month, a tag on the fire extinguisher indicating the date and initials of authorized unit safety personnel
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What AR covers safety?
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AR 385-10
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Where on post can you find out how many privately owned vehicle accidents that were fatal have occurred thisyear?
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A sign in the vicinity of the outbound gate on post
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Should there be a sponsorship program for a soldier departing a unit?
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Yes
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What Army Regulation covers the Total Army Sponsorship Program?
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AR 600-8-8
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What is S-Gate?
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S-Gate provides information for incoming soldiers entering the USAREUR Theater of command. An incoming soldiercan find out who their sponsor is and how to contact them. S-Gate includes their pinpoint assignment, sponsorinformation, a welcome letter, a needs assessment checklist and links to other useful USAREUR web sites andregulatory information.
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What DA Form is used to transmit sponsorship requirements to gaining commands?
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DA Form 5434 or the Electronically Generated DA Form 5434-E
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How soon after the DA Form 5434 is received should a sponsor be assigned?
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10 days unless the sponsorship is declined
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What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor?
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The Soldier should be in a grade equal to or higher ranking than the incoming soldier. The sponsor should be the samesex (gender) as the sponsor. The sponsor should be familiar with the unit or activity and community
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What are the six elements of the sponsorship program?
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1. DA Form 5434.M
2. Welcome letter. 3. ACS Relocation Readiness Services. 4. Reception. 5. Orientation. 6. Inprocessing. |
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The primary goal of the Army's QOLP is to promote the development of military group commitment andcohesiveness, is essential to what?
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Readiness (combat effectiveness).
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What are some examples of the QOLP?
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ACS / AER / ARC / EO
Postal servicesPX / commissary privileges AFN radio and television MWR, education services Community sports programs |
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What does QOLP stand for?
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Quality Of Life Program
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The Army's Quality of Life program is dedicated to the precept that the Army's number one operationalresource must be taken care of. What is this resource?
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The soldier
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Quality of Life needs and the programs and actions to address them, are categorized under two generalheadings. What are they?
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1. Living conditions2. Duty environment.
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Who is the senior enlisted advisor to the BOSS council, and approves members selected to serve on BOSScommittees?
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The Installation Command Sergeant Major
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According to AR 215-1, what does the BOSS program provide?
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It provides opportunities for active duty soldiers, with an emphasis on single and unaccompanied soldiers, toparticipate in physical, self-development, leisure, and educational related services.
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What type of program is BOSS?
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BOSS is categorized as a category B Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program.
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How many officers are on the BOSS council?
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Three: President, Vice-President, and Secretary and Treasurer
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What is the lowest level unit that has a BOSS council representative?
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The battery/company level
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What are the 3 pillars of BOSS?
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1. Recreation and Leisure
2. Community Service 3. Well Being |
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What is CHAMPUS?
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Civilian Health And Medical Program for the Uniformed Services.
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What Army regulation covers CHAMPUS?
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AR 40-121
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Who is Eligible for CHAMPUS?
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Family members of active duty military personnel, Family members of either deceased or retired personnel, and retiredmilitary personnel and their family members under the age of 65
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What Does DEERS stand for?
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Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
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What is DEERS used for?
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To obtain dependent ID cards for eligible spouse and children
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What does NCODP stand for?
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Non commissioned Officer Development Program
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What is the goal of NCODP?
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overarching Army Non commissioned Officer Professional Development Program.
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