SHARP & EO Flashcards

Understand the SHARP and EO programs

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What is the purpose of the army SHARP program?

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To reinforce the army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers around awareness and prevention.

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When does the army policy on SHARP apply?

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Both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.

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What are the goals of the SHARP program?

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  • 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.
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Define sexual assault

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Intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when a victim does not or cannot consent.

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5
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Sexual assault includes what acts?

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  • rape
  • non consensual sodomy
  • indecent assault
  • attempts to commit these acts
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6
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More than half of sexual assault offenses include what substance?

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Alcohol

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7
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What is the army’s policy on sexual assault?

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  • 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
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8
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If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime?

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  1. Their chain of command
  2. Medical treatment facility
  3. Military police / criminal investigation division
  4. Chaplains
  5. Social work services
  6. Family advocacy
  7. Legal services
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What regulation covers the rights of crime victims, and what are they?

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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

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10
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What are the categories of sexual harassment?

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Verbal: sexual jokes/comments, explicit profanity, threats
Nonverbal: staring, notional actions that imply sexual conduct
Physical Contact: unsolicited touching

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11
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What is an EOR?

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Equal Opportunity Representative

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12
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What rank should an EOR be?

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SGT through 1LT

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13
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What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?

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  1. Jan 3rd, MLK Jr Birthday
  2. Feb, Black history month
  3. Mar, Women’s history month
  4. May, Asian Pacific Heritage month
  5. Aug 26th, Women’s Equality Day
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14
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What army regulation covers the EO program?

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AR 600-20 chapter 6

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What are the goals of the EO program?

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  1. Provide EO for military personnel and family members
  2. Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices
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16
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How many periods of EO training are required per year?

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4 (one each quarter)

17
Q

Define the term ethnic group

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A segment of the population that possesses common characteristics and a cultural heritage.

18
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Define the term racism

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Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race.

19
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Describe minority group

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Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color, gender, or national origin.

20
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What is an affirmative action plan (AAP)?

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A management document that consists of statements of attainable goals and time tables. It is designed to achieve EO for all military personnel.

21
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What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity matters?

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Chain of Command