3-9 A  review  by  all  hands  of  Navy  Fraternization Policy, OPNAVINST 5370.2, is required by commands on an annual basis. NAVY ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM Drug and alcohol abuse is costly in terms of lost man-hours and unnecessary administrative and judicial processing. Additionally it is a critical draw down of morale and esprit  de  corps.  It  undermines  the very fiber of combat readiness, safety, 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 subor-dinates, 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