AR 600-20 SHARP

Question 0

What is the purpose of SHARP

Answer 0

So the army can prevent sexual harassment and assaults before they occur

Question 1

What army regulation covers the SHARP program

Answer 1

AR 600-20

Question 2

What is the army’s campaign to combat sexual assaults by engaging all soldiers in preventing sexual assaults before they occur

Answer 2

Intervene, act and motivate

Question 3

What is the vision of the I AM STRONG campaign

Answer 3

To eliminate sexual harassment and assault by creating a culture where soldiers believe that failure to prevent sexual harassment and assault is incompatible with army values and warrior ethos

Question 4

How is cultural change possible in relations to SHARP

Answer 4

Culture change is possible when leaders actively engage with their subordinates in order to ensure everyone is aware of their role in protecting themselves and their fellow soldiers from instances of sexual harassment and assault and the attitude and behaviors that may lead to such incidents

Question 5

Who is responsible for the prevention of sexual harassment

Answer 5

Every soldier and DA civilian is responsible for the prevention of sexual harassment

Question 6

When should a soldier who is aware of a sexual assault report the incident

Answer 6

Immediately within 24 hours

Question 7

What a re some verbal examples for sexual harassment

Answer 7

Making sexual jokes, gesture, remarks or innuendos
Making comments about an individual’s appearance, body, clothing or sexual behavior
Spreading sexual rumors about an individual
Persistent unwanted requests for social dates or sexual activity
Participating in sexually charged conversations

Question 8

What are some non verbal examples of sexual harassment

Answer 8

Making or posting inappropriate sexual remarks to or photos of an individual via social media sites, text messages or email
Displaying porn material or sexual photos in the workplace
Making a sexually offensive expression
Conduct of a sexual nature intended to embarrass intimidate, demean, or degrade

Question 9

What are some physical examples of sexual harassment

Answer 9

Unwanted touching

Intimidation

Question 10

What are soldiers options for dealing with sexual harassment

Answer 10

Direct approach: confront the harasser and tell him or her that the behavior is inappropriate, violates army values, is not welcomed and must stop
Indirect approach: send a letter to the harasser stating the facts, personal feelings about the inappropriate behavior and expected resolution
Third party: request assistance from another person. Ask someone to talk to that harasser, accompany the victim, or intervention to resolve the conflict
Chain of command: report the behavior to an intermediate supervisor or others in the chain of command and ask for assistance in resolving the situation
File an informal or formal complaint: complaint filing procedures are outlined in AR 600-20

Question 11

What is an informal sexual harassment complaint

Answer 11

Any complaint that an individual does not wish to file in writing

Question 12

How can informal sexual harassment complaints be resolved

Answer 12

Directly by the complainant or with the help of another unit member, company commander, or another person in the complainants chain of command
Typically can be resolved through discussing, problem identification and clarification of issues

Question 13

Is an informal sexual harassment complaint subject to a time suspense

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What is a formal sexual harassment complaint

Answer 14

One that a complainant files in writing and swears to the accuracy of the information

Question 15

How are formal sexual harassment complaints resolved

Answer 15

Require specific actions, are subject to timelines, require documentation of actions taken.
Decision to file a formal complaint rests solely on complainant
Must file complaint within 60 days of incident

Question 16

While the processing of sexual harassment complaints through the unit chain of command is strongly discouraged it is not the only channel available to individuals to resolve complaints. Whom else can soldiers contact?

Answer 16

Someone in the higher echelon of the complainants chain of command
Chaplain
Provost marshal
SJA
IG
Medical agency personnel

Question 17

What is the definition of sexual assault

Answer 17

A crime defined as sexual contact characterized by use of force, threats ,intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the visit does not or cannot consent.

Question 18

Name some examples of sexual assault

Answer 18

Rape and non consensual sodomy
Performing sexual acts or contact with an individual who cannot give consent
Using physical threats or force in order to engage in sexual contact with an individual.. Or performing acts with someone who has expressed lack of consent
Sexual contact without permission which can include fondling and hazing
Attempting to commit any of the acts above

Question 19

Where are all unrestricted sexual assault reports referred

Answer 19

CID regardless of severity

Question 20

If a victim filed an unrestricted sexual assault report , can they change it to a restricted report

Answer 20

No once The victim files an unrestricted report he or she cannot change to a restricted report

Question 21

Can a victim decline to participate in an investigation or prosecution after filing an unrestricted report.

Answer 21

Yes.

Question 22

If a victim files a restricted sexual assault report what care will they have access to

Answer 22

Medical treatment, emergency care, counseling and assignment of SARC and VA without triggering an official investigation or prosecution of the alleged offender

Question 23

If a victim files a restricted sexual assault report what information will the installation commander receive about the case

Answer 23

The instillation commander will receive non identifying information indicating an alleged sexual assault occurred.

Question 24

If a victim files a restricted sexual assault report can they change it to an unrestricted report

Answer 24

Yes, if the victim files a restricted report he or she can change to an unrestricted report at any time.