CCA CCA Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which mnemonic is commonly used by military chaplain assistants to assess suicide risk?
- IS PATH WARM (Correct answer)
- STOP THINK ACT
- SAFER MODEL
- RACE PASS
Correct answer: IS PATH WARM
IS PATH WARM stands for Ideation, Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal, Anger, Recklessness, and Mood changes.
Question 2: When a Soldier discloses active suicidal ideation to a chaplain assistant, what is the FIRST action the CCA should take?
- Remove the Soldier's weapon
- Contact the unit commander immediately
- Stay with the Soldier and ensure their safety (Correct answer)
- Call 911 and wait for responders
Correct answer: Stay with the Soldier and ensure their safety
The immediate priority is to stay with the at-risk Soldier to ensure their safety until further help can be obtained.
Question 3: Under the Army's ACE (Ask, Care, Escort) suicide prevention program, what does the 'E' stand for?
- Evaluate
- Escort (Correct answer)
- Engage
- Educate
Correct answer: Escort
Escort means personally walking the at-risk Soldier to the chaplain, behavioral health professional, or emergency services rather than just referring them.
Question 4: Which of the following is a protective factor against suicide in military personnel?
- Social isolation
- Unit cohesion and peer support (Correct answer)
- Recent deployment history
- Access to firearms
Correct answer: Unit cohesion and peer support
Strong social connections and unit cohesion are among the most significant protective factors reducing suicide risk.
Question 5: A chaplain assistant observing a fellow Soldier giving away personal possessions should recognize this as which type of warning sign?
- Anxiety marker
- Behavioral warning sign (Correct answer)
- Verbal cry for help
- Situational stressor
Correct answer: Behavioral warning sign
Giving away possessions is a behavioral warning sign that may indicate the individual is preparing to end their life.
Question 6: Which military regulation provides guidance on the Army Suicide Prevention Program?
- AR 600-63 (Correct answer)
- AR 40-501
- AR 350-1
- AR 670-1
Correct answer: AR 600-63
AR 600-63 (Army Health Promotion) governs the Army Suicide Prevention Program and related behavioral health policies.
CCA CCA Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention 1
Which mnemonic is commonly used by military chaplain assistants to assess suicide risk?