Unit Commander’s Guide to the Army Substance Abuse Program This guide provides basic information to unit commanders about the ASAP. The following questions and figures provide a quick overview of the unit commander’s responsibilities, resources, and procedures necessary to participate in and fully support the ASAP prescribed by AR 600 – 85. B – 1. What is the Army Substance Abuse Program? Response 1: The Army Substance Abuse Program, or ASAP, is a comprehensive program which combines substance abuse deterrence, prevention, identification, and rehabilitation/treatment designed to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army and to enhance the combat readiness of its personnel and units by eliminating alcohol and/or other drug abuse. (ASAP mission and objectives are listed in para 1 – 7.)
