Soldier risk assessment checklist.

AS a part of DCS, leaders and commanders should use the following Soldier Risk Assessment Checklist tool to identify, individual Soldiers at risk of developing readjustment problems during post-deployment and reconstitution. Any checked item indicates the need for leader counseling, monitoring and follow-up referral to the appropriate service provider, as indicated in the parentheses following each question. For example, (2) means the Army Substance Abuse Program. See the resource key below. It is recommended that this checklist be distributed down to squad-level leaders.

Assessment Checklist:

Has the Soldier:

--Been in an alcohol incident prior to, during deployment? (2)

--Been participating in counseling services with the Army Substance Abuse Program prior to deployment? (2)

--Had "at-fault" traffic accidents or traffic citations (speeding, running red lights/stop signs) prior to deployment? (3, 7)

--Had a drug positive prior to deployment? (2)

--Had any acts of indiscipline prior to or during deployment? (9)

--Had any AWOL episodes prior to or during deployment? (3, 8, 9)

--Had any serious negative encounters within command prior to or during deployment? (3, 9)

--Had serious negative encounters with other military or Department of Army civilian personnel prior to or during deployment? (3, 9)

--Expressed anger, seemed sullen, withdrawn before or during deployment? (4)

--Had any incidents of domestic violence prior to deployment? (5, 9)

--Had a significant change in family or other relationships during deployment? (birth of a child, death of a family member, separation or divorce, loss of a boyfriend or girlfriend?) (4)

--Seemed to be a "loner?"(3, 4)

--Expressed anger or made threats toward family in family situations/events? (4, 5)

--Had spouse or family member express concern to the Family Readiness Group or Detachment Command about the Soldier's return home? (4, 5)

--Expressed suicidal thoughts or actions? (4)

--Had serious financial problems before or during deployment? (1)

--Had an accident or been seriously ill during deployment? (7, 6)

--Had a family member involved in a serious accident or become seriously ill during deployment? (3)

--Taken shortcuts (not following Instructions/ procedures or taking unnecessary risks) that could lead to an accident? (7)

--Expressed serious concern (agitation, withdrawal, grief) regarding combat/events while in theater? (4)

--Taken any medication that may affect behavior or mood? (6)

--Had any exceptional family member issues or minor family member/parenting problems? (1, 5)

--Experienced problems with his/her civilian employer prior to or during deployment? (Reserve Component) (9)

IF any question was checked, the following installation service agencies should be contacted for assistance in assessing the extent of the problem and recommending solutions:

1. Army Community Service--Financial problems

2. Army Substance Abuse-Alcohol, drug issues

3. Battalion Chaplain--AWOLs and stress issues

4. Behavioral Health Clinic--Stress issues, suicidal gestures, attempts, mental health issues

5. Family Advocacy Program Coordinator--Domestic issues

6. Medical Treatment Facility--Medical issues

7. Post Safety--Accidents

8. Provost Marshal--AWOLs

9. Staff Judge Advocate--AWOLs, disciplinary issues