DDR Purpose & Objectives

Purpose

The Prevention and Training Branch develops, establishes, administers, and evaluates Army wide alcohol and other drug prevention, education and training programs.

Objectives

  • Provides technical support and expertise to Army installations on alcohol and other drug prevention programs.
  • Serves as the Army’s lead agent for Drug Demand Reduction issues and insures that the Army meets all Congressional and DoD directives. Represents Army on DoD and national committees related to alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, annual campaigns, programs, and activities.
  • Responsible for the professional development and training of all non-medical substance abuse prevention staff worldwide. Manages life cycle training through the Army civilian training, education, and development program. Serves as TRADOC POC for substance abuse and leadership training courses. Course manager of prevention courses for installation alcohol and drug personnel.
  • Develops and distributes alcohol and other drug abuse prevention training curricula and multimedia products for Army installations.

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