What is the purpose of the army SHARP program?
To reinforce the army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers around awareness and prevention.
When does the army policy on SHARP apply?
Both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
What are the goals of the SHARP program?
- Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents
- Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents
- Establish training and awareness programs to educate soldiers
- Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore a victim’s health
- Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to SA victims, thoroughly investigate allegations of SA, and take appropriate disciplinary action.
Define sexual assault
Intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when a victim does not or cannot consent.
Sexual assault includes what acts?
- rape
- non consensual sodomy
- indecent assault
- attempts to commit these acts
More than half of sexual assault offenses include what substance?
Alcohol
What is the army’s policy on sexual assault?
- SA is a criminal offense that has no place in the army.
- The army will use training, education, and awareness to minimize sexual assault
- The army will treat all victims with dignity, fairness, and respect
If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime?
- Their chain of command
- Medical treatment facility
- Military police / criminal investigation division
- Chaplains
- Social work services
- Family advocacy
- Legal services
What regulation covers the rights of crime victims, and what are they?
AR 27-10
- to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect for privacy
- to be protected from the accused offender
- to be notified of court proceedings
- to be present at all public court proceedings
- to talk to the attorney for the government in the case
- to seek restitution, if appropriate
- to information regarding conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender from custody
What are the categories of sexual harassment?
Verbal: sexual jokes/comments, explicit profanity, threats
Nonverbal: staring, notional actions that imply sexual conduct
Physical Contact: unsolicited touching
What is an EOR?
Equal Opportunity Representative
What rank should an EOR be?
SGT through 1LT
What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?
- Jan 3rd, MLK Jr Birthday
- Feb, Black history month
- Mar, Women’s history month
- May, Asian Pacific Heritage month
- Aug 26th, Women’s Equality Day
What army regulation covers the EO program?
AR 600-20 chapter 6
What are the goals of the EO program?
- Provide EO for military personnel and family members
- Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices
How many periods of EO training are required per year?
4 (one each quarter)
Define the term ethnic group
A segment of the population that possesses common characteristics and a cultural heritage.
Define the term racism
Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race.
Describe minority group
Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color, gender, or national origin.
What is an affirmative action plan (AAP)?
A management document that consists of statements of attainable goals and time tables. It is designed to achieve EO for all military personnel.
What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity matters?
Chain of Command
