ASAP is a comprehensive program that provides services to active duty service members, Army Reserves/National Guardsmen (while on active duty), family members Department of Defense civilians and Local Nationals. The multi-faceted program is comprised of non-clinical functions, to include: Substance Abuse Prevention & Education, Suicide Prevention & Education, Military and Civilian Drug Testing, Risk Reduction, and Employee Assistance Program.
ASAP OBJECTIVES
Increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness.
Provide services which are proactive and responsive to the needs of the Army´s workforce and emphasize alcohol and other drug abuse deterrence, prevention, and education
Implement alcohol and other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies that respond to potential problems before they jeopardize readiness, productivity, and careers.
Provide effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and education at all levels of command and encourage commanders to provide alcohol and drug-free leisure activities.
Ensure all personnel assigned to ASAP staff are appropriately trained and experienced to accomplish their missions.
Achieve maximum productivity and reduce absenteeism and attrition among civilian corps members by reducing the effects of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
Improve readiness by extending services to the Soldiers, civilian corps members, and Family members.