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