discipline, judgment, and loyalty. It is not just the  abuser  who  is  affected,  but  the  abuser’s shipmates   as   well.   “Zero   Tolerance” recognizes  that  drug  and  alcohol  abuse  is incompatible  with  the  maintenance  of  high standards of performance, military discipline, and readiness and is destructive of Navy efforts to instill pride and promote professionalism. —OPNAVINST 5350.4B The war against alcohol and drug abuse has been going on for quite some time. The Navy has lost good people and seen the destruction of many families due to alcohol and drug abuse. The basis of the Navy’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NADAP) is “zero tolerance on and off duty, afloat and ashore.” The program begins in recruit training by educating all Navy personnel on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. From then on information  or  classes  are  readily  available  for  those who want more education on the subject. Additionally, the Navy has trained many highly qualified personnel to help those who abuse alcohol or drugs. Educating and helping abusers have allowed many of our personnel to reenter the mainstream of productivity within our Navy and society. The  Navy  has  an  excellent  program  to  combat alcohol and drug abuse. It is the Navy Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (NADSAP). However, the Navy does  not  work  alone  in  combating  alcohol  and  drug abuse. It works very closely with civilian organizations, such   as   Alcoholics   Anonymous   (AA),   Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and local and federal authorities. Petty Officer’s Responsibility Today’s  Navy  is  essentially  drug  free.  Young Sailors know they have chosen a profession that requires a  drug-free  work  place.  The  Navy’s  zero  tolerance policy  is  succeeding  due  to  aggressive  education programs,  leadership  involvement,  and  group  peer pressure.  Now  it  is  equally  important  to  impart  the principles  of  leadership  responsibility,  command responsibility,  shipmate  responsibility,  and  personal responsibility to the avoidance of alcohol abuse. This is where you come into play as a future petty officer. You have a responsibility not only to yourself but also to your shipmates and the Navy to help in the war against alcohol and drug abuse. You can help by educating your people on the pitfalls of using alcohol and drugs. If we are to win the battle against alcohol and  drug  abuse,  it  will  be  through  the  efforts  of dedicated petty officers. We all have problems of one sort or another and at times need help. The Navy has many helping resources available  to  aid  its  members.  The  best  resources available  to  you  are  usually  the  senior  Navy  people around you. Your leading petty officer, division chief, command   master   chief,   and   chaplain   have   the experience, seniority, and knowledge necessary to give you the proper guidance. This does not mean jumping the  chain  of  command,  as  jumping  the  chain  of command  is  never  a  good  practice.  However,  if  you find yourself in a situation in which your experience or knowledge will not provide you good judgment, you should inform your seniors of the problem and request their  help.  Unless  the  situation  requires  complete confidentiality, you should not keep your senior petty officer out of the picture. Even then, if the problem is serious  enough,  such  as  an  incident  that  could  be  a violation  of  the   UCMJ,  you  should  inform  your supervisor.  Then  you  should  make  sure  the  problem gets to the proper level within the chain of command for action. By applying common sense in the handling of any problem whether your own or one of your subordinates, you can reach a solution that is best for all concerned. Programs and Resources This  section  covers  the  programs  and  resources available  to  combat  alcohol  and  drug  abuse.  These resources  are  the  Navy  Alcohol  and  Drug  Safety Action  Program  (NADSAP),  the  Drug  and  Alcohol Program   Advisors   (DAPAs),   the   Right   Spirit Campaign,  Alcohol  Treatment  Facilities  (ATFs),  the Navy  Drug  and  Alcohol  Counselors  (NDACs),  and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs). NAVY   ALCOHOL   AND   DRUG   SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM.—The Navy has a reputation 3-11 Q9. Which of the following responsibilities does a petty officer have in the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse? 1. Inform   seniors   of   problems   regarding alcohol and drug use 2. Apply common sense 3. Educate personnel on the pitfalls of drugs and alcohol 4. All of the above REVIEW QUESTION