Participants are assessed for readiness based on Prochastas stages of change. Sessions are conducted by subject related professional. Participants are expected to start the quitting process within two weeks of starting the course. Nicotine replacement therapy is offered for up to 12 weeks. Follow-ups are accomplished at 36 and 12 mos intervals.
Successful completion is defined as one year of no tobacco use.
Phase 1 Involves education on alcohol awareness at Newcomers and First Duty Station briefings thereby reaching 100 of the base population. Other strategies in this phase include education of Key Personnel and Worksite Visits to enhance the education process. Phase 2 Involves Forward Deployment having in a place a squadron substance abuse liaison. This individual will be trained in alcohol awarenessand prevention through the SART Track 2 program. This person will serve as an adjunct to the First Sergeant and monitor the number of incidents at the unitlevel provide routine education and act as a point of contact for referrals.