NCO of Quarter Board: AR 600-20

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of
sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim
advocacy, response,reporting, and accountability.

This policy applies –
Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours.
To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing).

Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army personnel, Army civilians, and
family members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure that victims and subjects are treated according to Army
policy.
Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear.
Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers.
Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims’ health and well-being.
Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault victims, thoroughly
investigate allegations of sexual assault, and take appropriate administrative and disciplinary action.

Sexual assault is 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.

Rape
Non consensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex)
Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling)
Attempts to commit these acts

Alcohol

The Commander’s Responsibility

Victim - One who has been sexually assaulted.
Alleged Perpetrator - One who has been accused of committing a crime (subject).
Perpetrator - One who has committed a crime (offender).

Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army. It degrades mission readiness by devastating
the Army’s ability to work effectively as a team. Every Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault should
immediately (within 24 hours) report incidents. Sexual assault is incompatible with Army values and is
punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other federal and local civilian laws.
The Army will use training, education, and awareness to minimize sexual assault; to promote the sensitive
handling of victims of sexual assault; to offer victim assistance and counseling; to hold those who commit sexual assault offenses accountable; to provide confidential avenues for reporting, and to reinforce a commitment to Army values.
The Army will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect.The Army will treat every
reported sexual assault incident seriously by following proper guidelines. The information and circumstances of
the allegations will be disclosed on a need-to-know basis only.

Their chain of command.

Medical Treatment Facility.

Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division.

Chaplains.

Family Advocacy.

Legal Services.

The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and a respect for privacy
The right to be protected from the accused offender
The right to be notified of court proceedings
The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the assault unless the court determines that
testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial, or for other
good cause
The right to talk to the attorney for the Government in the case
The right to seek restitution, if appropriate
The right to information regarding conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender from
custody

Ensure that assigned personnel (to include RC personnel under their jurisdiction) are familiar with the Army
policy on sexual harassment.
Publish and post written command policy statements for the prevention of sexual harassment.
Continually assess and be aware of the climate of command regarding sexual harassment. Identify problems orpotential problems. Take prompt, decisive action to investigate all complaints of sexual harassment. Either
resolve the problem at the lowest possible level or, if necessary, take formal disciplinary or administrative action.
Do not allow Soldiers to be retaliated against for filing complaints. Continually monitor the unit and assess
sexual harassment prevention policies and programs at all levels within area of responsibility. Ensure all leaders
understand that if they witness or otherwise know of incidents of sexual harassment, they are obligated to act. Ifthey do not, they themselves are also engaging in sexual harassment.
Set the standard

Verbal – Examples of verbal sexual harassment may include telling sexual jokes; using sexually explicit
profanity, threats, sexually oriented cadences, or sexual comments.
Nonverbal – Examples of nonverbal sexual harassment may include staring at someone (that is, “undressing
someone with one’s eyes”), blowing kisses, winking, or licking one’s lips in a suggestive manner.
Physical Contact - Examples of physical sexual harassment may include touching, patting, pinching, bumping, grabbing, cornering, or blocking a passageway; kissing; and providing unsolicited back or neck rubs.