Self-Identification & Limited Use Policy

AR 600-85

Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)

The Limited Use Police encourages Soldiers abusing drugs/alcohol to self-refer, so they can receive treatment and demonstrate the potential for continued military service. The is the preferred method of identification and not secondary to a positive drug screen, DUI, or other issues. When applied properly, the Limited Use Policy does not conflict with the Army’s mission or standards of discipline. It is not intended to protect a member who is attempting to avoid disciplinary or adverse administrative action.

Abuse of alcohol or use of illicit drugs by Service Members is inconsistent with Army values, standards of performance, discipline, and readiness necessary to accomplish the Army’s Mission.

Service Members can self-refer for alcohol or other drugs through their chain of command, Chaplain’s office, or the ASAP office.

Service Members need to self-identify before they are ordered to submit to a drug test by their Unit Commander.

Service Members need to know that all information he/she gives is strictly confidential and cannot be shared with his/her unit or fellow Soldiers.

If the Soldier self-refers as a drug abuser, the commander is not required to initiate separation action and cannot take UCMJ actions against the soldier.

Service Member needs to divulge all drug use when self-referring. If a Service Member self-refers for marijuana and tests positive for cocaine the program cannot protect them.

If a Service Member tests positive on a urinalysis the Command staff is required to offer them the option of seeking treatment even if they are not being retained.

If a Service Member is arrested for a DUI, Public Intoxication, or any other alcohol related incident the Command Staff is required to complete a command directed referral packet, even if they are not retaining the SM.

The WVARNG ASAP Team is:

State Drug Testing Coordinator
304-561-6826

Risk Reduction Coordinator
304-561-6828

Prevention Coordinator
304-561-6827

The Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC) provides development of a comprehensive training course for Unit Prevention Leaders (UPLs) to ensure regulations, policies, and standard uniform procedures are adhered to at the unit level during the collection process. Serves as instructor in presenting Biochemical Testing regulations, policies, and other pertinent information. Presents information to commanders, UPLs supervisors, civilians in Test Designated Position supervisors and other 'need-to-know' staff. Coordinates, administers and monitors all aspects of the biochemical drug testing program. Coordinates with unit Alcohol and Drug Coordinator and arranges for the collection of specimens.

The Army Center for Substance Abuse Programs (ACSAP) mission is to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army’s workforce, to conserve manpower, and to enhance the combat readiness of Soldiers.

The following are the objectives of the ACSAP:

• a. Increase individual fitness and overall unit readiness.
• b. Provide services which are proactive and responsive to the needs of the Army’s workforce and emphasize alcohol and other drug abuse deterrence, prevention, education, and rehabilitation.
• c. Implement alcohol and other drug risk reduction and prevention strategies that respond to potential problems before they jeopardize readiness, productivity, and careers.
• d. Restore to duty those substance-impaired Soldiers who have the potential for continued military Service.
• e. 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.
• f. Ensure all personnel assigned to Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) staff are appropriately trained and experienced to accomplish their missions.
• g. Achieve maximum productivity and reduce absenteeism and attrition among civilian corps members by reducing the effects of the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
• h. Improve readiness by extending services to the Soldiers, civilian corps members, and Family members

Drug Testing Coordinator

Office: 304-561-6826

The Suicide Prevention Program through the West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) is for military members and their family, as well as civilian members. The desired goal of the programs is to reduce suicidal behaviors. Suicide prevention involves engaging leadership at all levels, providing intervention training and materials to first line leaders and linking Soldiers with resources. The program also offers direct support to commanders for planning suicide prevention training events. 

Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC)
304-561-6825