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600-85, KSARNG, Substance Abuse Prevention & Control, 2007 Jun 1(2)
| B – 3. What specifically must the unit commander do? Response 3: The major actions a unit commander must accomplish are appointing the UPLs, establishing the unit drug testing and the prevention and education programs, and enforcing the ASAP policies. The commander will implement and maintain, even while deployed, a unit substance abuse program. (The unit commander’s responsibilities is contained in para 2 – 28.) a. Appoint on orders at least two officers or NCOs to be trained and certified as the UPL and alternates. The UPL will assist the commander in the designing and implementing the unit prevention plan, administering the unit DTP, and keeping the commander informed of trends in alcohol and other drug abuse in the unit. (See para 2 – 32 fora detailed list of UPL responsibilities) b. Ensure that the unit substance abuse program SOP and policies are up to date, reviewed annually and signed by the current unit commander. c. Conduct random, unpredictable UA at a rate of 10 percent of the battalion’s assigned and attached end strength each month. The drug and alcohol testing program facilitates early ID of substance abuse in the unit, and enables the commander to assess the security, military fitness, and good order and disciple of their unit. (See AR 600 – 85, chap 4 for more information on drug testing. d. Refer all identified drug or alcohol abusers to BH for SUD evaluation. e. Discipline, as appropriate, all identified substance abusers, underage drinkers, and Soldiers who provide alcohol to underage Soldiers. f. Initiate separation action on all Soldiers identified as drug abusers, those determined by their provider to be non- compliant with their SUD treatment plan or who are involved in two serious incidents of alcohol-related misconduct within 12 months. g. Prevent, deter, and reduce the abuse of substances to the lowest extent possible through education, community involvement, and de-glamorization of alcohol (ensure that alcohol is never the focus of any unit event. While there are many prevention strategies available, the unit commander should provide education and training to Soldiers on the effects and consequences of alcohol and other drug abuse, along with the treatment which are available at the installation. (See response 4 and chap 9 for information on prevention policies and strategies) (1) Ensure that the required training and briefings are provided annually. (2) Brief all newly assigned Soldiers on local and command ASAP policies and clinical services. (3) Immediately report all offenses involving illegal possession, use, sale, or trafficking in drugs or drug paraphernalia to the PM for investigation or referral to the USACIDC. This includes all positive test results that do not require a medical review as directed by USAMEDCOM. Positive tests that require MRO review will not be reported until receipt of verified illegitimate use by the MRO. (4) Assess programs and provide feedback to the installation RRPC and IPT for program improvements. h. Maintain contact with both the BH/SUD and ASAP staff to stay abreast of (1) New training and educational materials, risk reduction data, drug and alcohol trends, and statistics within the local community or area of deployment. AR 600–85 • 23 July 2020 104 (2) The status of Soldiers enrolled in rehabilitation. (3) Changes in regulations or policies, programs and campaigns within the military community. i. Use the RRP and work with the RRPC and the IPT to design and prevent high risk behavior and intervene when necessary. j. Direct Soldiers to complete the R – URI 30 to 180 days after returning from a deployment. Download 3.47 Mb. Share with your friends:
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