Army SHARP Program

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Army SHARP Program?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

The Army’s policy on Army SHARP Program applies where and when?

Answer 2

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).

Question 3

What are the goals of the Army SHARP Program?

Answer 3

• 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 wellbeing.
• 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.

Question 4

Define sexual assault.

Answer 4

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.

Question 6

Sexual assault includes what acts?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

More than half of sexual assault offenses include what?

Answer 7

Alcohol

Question 8

Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility?

Answer 8

The Commander’s Responsibility

Question 9

Define the following terms as they apply to the Army SHARP Program: victim, alleged perpetrator,
and perpetrator.

Answer 9

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)

Question 10

What is the Army’s policy on sexual assault?

Answer 10

• 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 counselling; 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.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

• Their chain of command.
• Medical Treatment Facility.
• Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division.
• Chaplains.
• Social Work Services.
• Family Advocacy.
• Legal Services

Question 12

Army Regulation 27-10 outlines the rights of crime victims, what are they?

Answer 12

• 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.

Question 13

What must Commanders do to implement and support the Army’s SHARP Program?

Answer 13

• 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 or potential problems. Take prompt, decisive action
  to investigate all complaints of sexual harassment. Either resolve the problem at thelowest 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. If they do not, they themselves are also engaging in sexual
  harassment.
• Set the standard