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