AAS AAS Military & Veterans Suicide Prevention

Question 1

According to VA data, the suicide rate among U.S. veterans compared to the general adult population is approximately:

Accepted Answer

1.5 times higher after age adjustment

Answer

Equal to the general population

Answer

Lower due to military resilience training

Answer

Three times higher regardless of age

Question 2

The VA's primary evidence-based suicide prevention program that trains Veterans Service Organizations and community members is called:

Accepted Answer

S.A.V.E. (Signs, Ask, Validate, Expedite/Encourage)

Answer

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)

Answer

Mental Health First Aid

Answer

ACE (Ask, Care, Escort)

Question 3

Which military-specific factor is strongly associated with elevated suicide risk among active-duty personnel and veterans?

Accepted Answer

Moral injury from combat or military service

Answer

High physical fitness levels

Answer

Regular deployment rotations

Answer

Access to base recreational facilities

Question 4

The Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) is reached by dialing:

Accepted Answer

988 and pressing 1

Answer

1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1

Answer

1-800-SUICIDE

Answer

211

Question 5

Which period after military separation has been identified as particularly high-risk for veteran suicide?

Accepted Answer

The first year after leaving military service

Answer

5–10 years post-separation

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During active deployment

Answer

Pre-enlistment screening period

Question 6

The Department of Defense's primary suicide prevention program framework is known as:

Accepted Answer

ACE (Ask, Care, Escort)

Answer

Zero Suicide Initiative

Answer

Real Warriors Campaign

Answer

Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness (CSF2)