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NCO Board SHARP AR 600-20 CH 7 & 8 Part 4
This flashcard deck covers key questions and answers from the SHARP AR 600-20 CH 7 & 8, focusing on victim advocacy, sexual assault definitions, reporting procedures, and the responsibilities of commanders.
Para 8-3 Is the use of victim advocacy services optional?
Yes
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Para 8-3 Is the use of victim advocacy services optional?
Yes
Para 8-3 When must the Victim Advocacy Program be available to victims?
24 hours per day/7 days per week both in the garrison and in a deployed environment
Para 8-3 What are the three echelons of sexual assault victim advocates (VAs) in a Garrison Environment?
1. The installation sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Installation victim advocates (IVA) 3. Unit victim advocates (UVAs)
Para 8-3 What are the two echelons of sexual assault victim advocates (VAs) in a Deployed Environment?
1. Sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Unit victim advocates (UVAs)
Para 8-4 What is the Army’s definition of Sexual assault?
a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or can...
Para 8-4 What are some acts included in Sexual Assault?
1. rape 2. nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex) 3. indecent assault 4. unwanted inappropriate sexual contact or fondling 5. attempts to commit thes...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Para 8-3 Is the use of victim advocacy services optional? | Yes |
Para 8-3 When must the Victim Advocacy Program be available to victims? | 24 hours per day/7 days per week both in the garrison and in a deployed environment |
Para 8-3 What are the three echelons of sexual assault victim advocates (VAs) in a Garrison Environment? | 1. The installation sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Installation victim advocates (IVA) 3. Unit victim advocates (UVAs) |
Para 8-3 What are the two echelons of sexual assault victim advocates (VAs) in a Deployed Environment? | 1. Sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Unit victim advocates (UVAs) |
Para 8-4 What is the Army’s definition of Sexual assault? | a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent |
Para 8-4 What are some acts included in Sexual Assault? | 1. rape 2. nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex) 3. indecent assault 4. unwanted inappropriate sexual contact or fondling 5. attempts to commit these acts |
Para 8-4 What is the Army’s definition of Other sex-related offenses? | all other sexual acts or acts in violation of the UCMJ that do not meet the above definition of sexual assault, or the definition of sexual harassment |
Para 8-4 What are some examples of Other sex-related offenses? | indecent acts with another and adultery |
Para 8-4 What are the two types of reporting of Sexual Assault? | 1. Restricted and Unrestricted |
Para 8-4 What is Restricted reporting? | Restricted reporting allows a Soldier who is a sexual assault victim, on a confidential basis, to disclose the details of his/her assault to specifically identified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling, without triggering the official investigative process |
Para 8-4 What is Unrestricted reporting? | Unrestricted reporting allows a Soldier who is sexually assaulted and desires medical treatment, counseling, and an official investigation of his/her allegation to use current reporting channels (for example, the chain of command or law enforcement), or he/she may report the incident to the SARC or the on-call VA |
Para 8-4 Who is informed of an Unrestricted report? | only those personnel who have a legitimate need to know |
Para 8-4 Where can you find Detailed explanation of restricted and unrestricted reports? | AR 600-20 Appendix H |
Para 8-4 If a Sexual Assault occurs, what steps must a Unit Commander take? | 1. Take immediate steps to ensure the victim’s physical safety, emotional security, and medical treatment needs are met and that the SARC and appropriate law enforcement/criminal investigative service are notified 2. Ensure that the victim or his/her representative consent, in writing, to the release of information to nonofficial parties about the incident and that the victim’s status and privacy are protected by limiting information to “need to know” personnel 3. Ensure that victims of sexual assault receive sensitive care and support and are not re-victimized as a result of reporting the incident 4. Collaborate closely with the SARC, legal, medical, and chaplain offices and other service providers to provide timely, coordinated, and appropriate responses to sexual assault issues and concerns 5. Encourage the victim to get a medical examination no matter when the incident occurred 6. Report all incidents of sexual assault to CID in accordance with AR 195–1, paragraph 6 7. Report sexual assaults to the SARC to ensure victims have access to appropriate assistance and care from the initial time of report to completion of all required treatment 8. Report all incidents of sexual assault to the office of the SJA within 24 hours 9. Notify the chaplain if the victim desires pastoral counseling or assistance |
Para 8-5 What regulation gives the commander guidance on what their responsibilities are? | AR 600-20 Ch 8-5 and AR 600-20 Appendix H |
Para 8-7 What is the purpose of SHARP training? | to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive program that focuses on awareness and prevention, education, victim advocacy, reporting, response, and follow up |
App H-4 Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want to keep it restricted? | the SARC, a VA, or a healthcare provider, a chaplain |
App H-4 Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want it to be Unrestricted? | chain of command, law enforcement or report the incident to the SARC |
App I-1 Who are the personnel that are considered the “Responder Group” for Sexual Assaults? | 1. Sexual assault response coordinators 2. Victim advocates 3. Healthcare 4. Law enforcement and criminal investigators 5. Judge advocates 6. Chaplains |