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SHARP

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1

What does SHARP stand for?

Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention.

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2

What is the Army’s Policy on Sexual Harassment?

It is unacceptable.

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3

What regulation covers SHARP?

AR 600-52

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4

What is retaliation?

Acts like ostracism or reprisal against someone for reporting sexual assault or harassment, assisting an investigation, or intervening. This can include with holding privileges such as events, schools, positions, awards, or incentives as well as issuing punishments.

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5

What is the Army’s slogan for the SHARP campaign?

I AM Strong.

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6

What are the two types of SHARP reports?

Restricted and Unrestricted.

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7

What is Restricted reporting?

Restricted Reporting provides more confidentiality and is aimed at getting the victim the help they need medically, physically, and emotionally without pursuing legal action.

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What is Unrestricted reporting?

Unrestricted reporting still gives the victim the help they need, but is also designed to launch a formal investigation and pursue legal action. It requires actions be taken within specific timelines.

Private Second Class Difficulty Board Questions

Private Second Class-Level Questions

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4

How is sexual assault defined in AR 600-52?

Criminal intentional sexual contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.

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5

Can a restricted report be changed to unrestricted?

Yes, at the request of the victim. Once converted, it cannot revert back.

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6

What is the DoD Safe Helpline, and how should soldiers be made aware of it?

The DoD Safe Helpline is a DoD resource providing crisis intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting callers to the nearest SARC and other resources. Soldiers should be made aware of it through marketing materials and other communications and outreach products and it should be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites, installation websites and media, and unit homepages.

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7

What are the different categories of Sexual Harassment?

1. Verbal 2. Non-Verbal 3. Physical Contact.

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8

What are the Types of Sexual Harassment?

Quid pro quo and Hostile environment.

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9

What does I AM stand for?

Intervene, Act, Motivate.

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10

How is sexual harassment defined in AR 600-52?

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects work or creates a hostile environment.

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What are the two primary responsibilities of the SHARP Program?

Prevention and response.

Private First Class Difficulty Board Questions

Private First Class-Level Questions

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1

What does POSH stand for?

Prevention of Sexual Harassment.

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2

What does "victim-centered" mean in SHARP?

It focuses on supporting victim recovery with trauma-informed care, minimizing secondary victimization, and ensuring safety.

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3

What rights do SHARP victims have?

To be treated with dignity, receive medical care, confidentiality, be informed of case progress, and request transfers or protective orders.

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4

What is the role of the SARC and VA?

They provide advocacy, help victims access services, explain reporting options, and support victims throughout the process.

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5

Can DA Civilians use SHARP services?

Yes, they may file a report and receive advocacy but not expedited transfers or legal services unless otherwise authorized.

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6

Are commanders authorized to conduct internal inquiries or investigations of sexual assaults upon receiving a report?

No.

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7

What is the Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) program?

A DoD tool allowing victims to anonymously submit suspect info to identify repeat offenders.

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8

What is the Safe to Report policy?

Protects victims from punishment for minor misconduct (like underage drinking) revealed during an assault report.

Specialist Difficulty Board Questions

Specialist-Level Questions

Promotion Board Question #

1

What are the five techniques of dealing with Sexual Harassment?

1. Direct approach 2. Indirect approach 3. Third party 4. Chain of command 5. Filing a formal complaint.

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2

What are the three echelons of sexual assault victim advocates (VAs) in a Garrison Environment?

1. The installation sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Installation victim advocates (IVA) 3. Unit victim advocates (UVAs).

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3

Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want to keep it restricted?

SARCs, Victim Advocates, Healthcare Providers, Champlain, and friends and family as long as friends and family don't tell chain of command or law enforcement.

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4

Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want it to be Unrestricted?

Chain of command, law enforcement, SARCs, VAs, Healthcare Providers.

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5

What form is used to submit a Sexual Harassment Complaint?

DA Form 7746

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6

What form is used to initiate a SHARP report?

DD Form 2910 (Victim Reporting Preference Statement).

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7

Can victims request expedited transfers?

Yes, in unrestricted reports, victims can request expedited transfers to another unit or installation.

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8

What is required for a soldier who filed a restricted report of sexual assault to become eligible for an expedited transfer?

To be eligible for an expedited transfer, a Soldier who filed a restricted report must convert their report to an unrestricted report.

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9

What specific actions are required of commanders within 24 hours of receiving notification of an unrestricted sexual assault report?

Within 24 hours of notification, commanders must take several actions, including notifying the SARC and USACID office, advising the victim of the need to preserve evidence, assisting with or providing transportation if needed, asking if the victim needs a support person, facilitating a SAFE if requested, ensuring medical care is provided, coordinating initial interviews, ensuring the victim is advised of available resources, ensuring a safety assessment is completed, advising the victim of reporting options and the CATCH program.

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10

What is a Military Protection Order (MPO) and who issues it?

An MPO is a formal order issued by a commander to provide for the safety of a victim.

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Can a Military Protection Order (MPO) issued by a commander be enforceable by nonmilitary authorities off-post?

No, MPOs issued by commanders are not enforceable off-post by state or local law enforcement.

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