Take a free practice quiz or get instant, explained answers to Suicide Prevention (Ask, Care, Escort) questions — recognizing warning signs and intervening the right way, without the guesswork.
Try it freePoint your phone at the question — on a screen, a printout, anywhere.
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Read the reasoning behind the answer so it actually sticks.
Looking for the official training, not practice questions? dspo.mil — Defense Suicide Prevention Office ↗
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Try it freeACE scenarios test whether you take the direct, active step the model actually calls for — asking plainly, staying with the person, escorting them to help — instead of a softer, well-meaning response that leaves them alone. Cambo explains why the direct option is correct, not just which one it is.
Annually, typically delivered as unit-level training — the exact regulation and cadence varies by service branch.
All service members; it's also made available to DoD civilian employees in most components, though specific requirements vary by branch.
Ask, Care, Escort — ask directly if someone is thinking about suicide, show you care by staying calm and listening without judgment, and escort them to help rather than leaving them alone.
No. Cambo is an independent study tool, not produced or endorsed by the Department of Defense or the Defense Suicide Prevention Office.
It varies by service and audience — some versions run around 90 minutes for service members and closer to two hours for civilian employees, though exact timing depends on the specific course modules assigned.
The Veterans/Military Crisis Line is available 24/7 — dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. It's confidential and available to service members, veterans, and their families.