SHARP Flashcards
What are the goals of the SHARP Program?
Enhance Army readiness by fostering a culture free of sexual harassment and sexual assault
through prevention, education and training, response capability, victim support, reporting
procedures, and appropriate accountability that enhances the safety, well-being, readiness
Who does the SHARP program provide assistance to?
- Soldiers and their dependent Family members who are 18 years and older.
- Soldiers who report being sexually assaulted prior to entry into the Army.
- ARNG and USAR Soldiers who are sexually assaulted when performing active service, as
defined in 10 USC 101(d) and inactive duty training. - The following nonmilitary individuals who experience sexual assault are only eligible for
limited emergency medical care services at a MTF and to make an unrestricted report.
a. DA Civilians and their Family members 18 years of age and older when they are
stationed or performing duties OCONUS and eligible for treatment in the MTF at
military installations or facilities OCONUS
b. U.S. citizen DoD contractor personnel when they are authorized to accompany the
Armed Forces in OCONUS contingency operations and their U.S. citizen employees.
c. All victims who contact SHARP professionals for assistance, regardless of their
military status, will be given all necessary assistance, support, and access to
resources permitted by law and policy.
What is the Army’s slogan for the SHARP program?
I. A.M. STRONG.
What does I. A.M. STRONG stand for?
Intervene, Act, Motivate.
What is the Purpose of the I A.M. STRONG campaign?
It is the Army’s campaign to combat sexual assaults by engaging all Soldiers in preventing sexual
assaults before they occur.
When should Soldiers intervene Act and motivate?
Soldiers are duty bound to Intervene, Act, and Motivate others to stop sexual assaults and the
sexually offensive language and gestures that create an environment friendly to this abuse.
What are the precursors to sexual assault that Soldiers must stop before things get to sexual assault?
Sexual innuendos, sexual harassment and egregious indecent assaults.
How can you reduce your risk of being sexually assaulted?
Be prepared, alert and assertive.
What are some ways to being assertive?
- state what you want.
- “No” means “No (Use a confident voice and body posture).
- Match your body language to your words - don’t laugh and smile while saying “No.”
- Do not just “go along” for the wrong reasons.
- Watch out for warning signs or “red flags” from your partner in intimate situations.
How can you “Be Prepared”?
- Travel with a buddy.
- Stay in groups.
- Plan your outings and avoid getting into a bad situation.
- Stay sober.
- Never leave a drink unattended.
- Walk only in lighted areas after dark.
- Keep the doors to homes, barracks, and cars locked.
- Know where the phone is located.
- Don’t go anywhere alone with someone unless you know the person very well and trust
him or her.
What is acquaintance or “date” rape?
those rapes that occur between people that know one another.
If a victim wanted to confidentially disclose and report a sexual assault, who could the file a restricted
report to?
The victim can confidentially disclose and report a sexual assault to a SARC, SHARP VA, VR, or
HCP.
Does restricted reporting trigger an investigation?
No
Does unrestricted reporting trigger an investigation?
This reporting option triggers an investigation, command notification, and allows a person who
reports sexual assault to access healthcare treatment and the assignment of a SARC and a
SHARP VA or VR. When a sexual assault is reported through unrestricted reporting, a SARC will
be notified and respond or direct a SHARP VA or VR to respond, offer the victim emergency
healthcare and an optional forensic exam, explain the contents of the DD Form 2910, and
request that the victim elect a reporting option on the form.
