If the treatment facility does not address aftercare, the command is required to monitor for how many months?

• A. 6 months
• B. 12 months
• C. 18 months
• D. 24 months

Answer: (B)

The idea here is continuity of oversight when aftercare isn’t arranged. Aftercare helps prevent relapse and keeps the person connected to recovery supports even after formal treatment ends. If the treatment facility doesn’t address aftercare, the command takes on that monitoring role for a full year. Twelve months gives enough time to observe patterns, assess ongoing risk, and ensure the person stays on track with recovery goals while returning to duty. Shorter periods, like six months, risk missing late relapse, while longer spans (eighteen or twenty-four months) aren’t the standard expectation in this scenario.