~ 720th Military Police Battalion Reunion Association Vietnam History Project ~
Drug Awareness & Rehabilitation Team (DART)
This Page Last Updated    10 January 2015
   Regardless of MOS if you recognize or participated in any of the events listed on this page and would like to contribute any information, personal stories, documents, media articles, photographs or comments, please take a moment to contact the History Project Manager at the Email Link provided for you above. Your contributions are important to the recording of the Battalion history and always welcomed here.
   Please take the time to report any broken links on this page to the Webmaster via the above Email Link.
    Send your photographs as .jpg via the Email Link at the top of this page. Scan them as large as you can, one to an Email and include as much information as you can. Direct any questions via the Email Link.
        The DART concept was initiated to counter a growing drug abuse problem in throughout all branches of the U.S. Military Forces stationed in South Vietnam that mushroomed from late 1969 into the Vietnamization phase of the war through the early 1970's. Under DART they established an amnesty program and broadened their enforcement programs.
Wanted: If you were assigned to or assisted the DART Team and would like to contribute any official information, personal stories, posters or photographs related to the DART program, please use the Email Link provided above.
18th MP
Brigade
89th MP
Group
720th MP
Battalion
1971

August (exact date unknown) The Battalion Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation Team (DART) was officially initiated. The teams consisted of two enlisted men in grade E-4 at battalion and company level. These personnel were selected due to their interest and willingness to work with actual or potential drug users

The functions of the DART Team were as follows:

1- Assist the commander and other unit leaders in understanding the drug abuse problem within their commands.

2- Devise and conduct innovative programs for members of the command returning from drug rehabilitation centers and amnesty centers.

3- Be available for counseling on a 24 hour a day basis.

4- In addition to the DART concept, a hot line was established within the Battalion drug rehabilitation team. Soldiers were able to discuss drug problems over the hot line without disclosing their identity and would be referred to the appropriate individual or agency for assistance.

Return To Top Of Page
Use Your Browser Button To Return