1. SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCESS
DOD Civilians *must be at least 18 yrs old
Soldiers
Call or stop by the SHARP Office to clarify the best method of your concern
Soldiers are encouraged to make an INFORMAL complaint and handle at the lowest level possible. INFORMAL complaint allows the report of inappropriate behavior without initiating an investigation. This may be the appropriate method of reporting when the complainant simply wants the behavior to stop.
If the Behavior Persists
Informal
Alleged Incident
File a FORMAL complaint in writing with any of the following agencies. Complaints must be filed within 60 days of incident. – THOSE FILED AFTER 60 DAYS MAY BE PURSUED AT THE COMMANDER’S DISCRETION
0-45 days
Contact EEO
Formal sexual harassment timeline
Chain of Command
SARC IG
Formal
Traditional Counseling
COMPLAINT REFERED TO THE COMMANDER, EXCEPT THOSE FILED WITH THE IG, MUST BE ACTED UPON IN THREE CALENDAR DAYS. COMPLAINTS FILED WITH AN AGENCY AGAINST A MEMBER OF THE CHAIN OF COMMAND WILL BE REFERRED TO THE NEXT HIGHER COMMANDER IN THE CHAIN.
3 days
THE COMMANDER OR THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER APPOINTED BY THE COMMANDER HAS 14 CALENDAR DAYS TO INVESTIGATE THE ALLEGATIONS AND MEET WITH THE COMPLAINANT TO DISCUSS THE OUTCOME AND RESULTS. A 30 -DAY EXTENSION MAY BE GRANTED FROM THE NEXT-HIGHER COMMANDER IF CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRE IT. FURTHER EXTENSIONS CAN BE APPROVED ONLY BY THE FIRST GENERAL OFFICER IN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND.
14 days
30 days
Final Review
THE COMPLAINANT HAS SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS TO APPEAL TO THE NEXT HIGHER COMMANDER IF HE OR SHE FEELS THE INVESTIGATION FAILED TO CONSIDER ALL RELEVANT FACTS. THAT COMMANDER HAS 14 DAYS TO COMPLETE THE INVESTIGATION. FINAL DECISIONS ON COMPLAINTS RESULTS WITH THE GENERAL COURT-MARTIAL CONVENING AUTHORITY.
7 days
Formal Complaint
30 DAYS AFTER FINAL DECISION ON THE COMPLAINT AN ASSESSMENT IS CONDUCTED BY BRIGADE SHARP SARC ON ALL FORMAL SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS (SUBSTANTIATED AND UNSUBSTANTIATED) TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN AND TO DETECT AND DETER ANY INCIDENTS OF REPRISAL. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ARE SUBMITTED TO COMMANDER ON DA FM R NLT 45 DAYS FOLLOWING FINAL DECISION MADE ON COMPLAINT.
30-45 days

2. COS SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTING PROCESS
SHARP Program Manager: Ms. Jennifer Blatter
Lead SARC USASMDC/ARSTRAT SHARP: (719) SFC Roxanne Nissen
SHARP HOTLINE: (24 hours a day 7 days a week)
COS SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTING PROCESS
Confidential Agencies
SHARP Program Manager:
Ms. Jennifer Blatter (256)
Lead SARC:
SFC Roxanne Nissen (719)
Victim Advocate:
CW2 Wallace West (719)
SHARP HOTLINE: (719)
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Soldiers/ Dependents
*Must be at least 18 years old
SHARP
MEDICAL PROVIDER
SPECIAL VICTIM COUNSEL
RESTRICTED
CHAPLAIN
SARC/VA
SEXUAL ASSAULT CARE COORDINATOR
MEDICAL EXAM
SARC/VA
UNRESTRICTED
Available Resources
MEDICAL FOLLOW UP
COUNSELING
Medical
Care & Treatment SAFE
Mental Health Counseling
Spiritual Chaplain
CHAIN OF COMMAND
SARC/VA
SJA/LEGAL
MP/CID IG
Legal
Victim Witness Liaison Attorney (Legal Assistance)
SARC/VA
SEXUAL ASSAULT CARE COORDINATOR
MEDICAL EXAM; MEDICAL FOLLOW UP
CID INTERVIEW
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
SPECIAL VICTIMS COUSEL
CHAPLIAN

3. HSV SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTING PROCESS
SHARP Program Manager: Ms. Jennifer Blatter
Lead SARC USASMDC/ARSTRAT SHARP: (719) SFC Roxanne Nissen
SHARP HOTLINE: (24 hours a day 7 days a week)
HSV SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTING PROCESS
Confidential Agencies
SHARP Program Manager:
Ms. Jennifer Blatter (256)
Lead SARC:
SFC Roxanne Nissen (719)
SHARP HOTLINE: (256)
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Soldiers/ Dependents
*Must be at least 18 years old
SHARP
MEDICAL PROVIDER
SPECIAL VICTIM COUNSEL
RESTRICTED
CHAPLAIN
SARC/VA
SEXUAL ASSAULT CARE COORDINATOR
MEDICAL EXAM
SARC/VA
UNRESTRICTED
Available Resources
MEDICAL FOLLOW UP
COUNSELING
Medical
Care & Treatment SAFE
Mental Health Counseling
Spiritual Chaplain
CHAIN OF COMMAND
SARC/VA
SJA/LEGAL
MP/CID IG
Legal
Victim Witness Liaison Attorney (Legal Assistance)
SARC/VA
SEXUAL ASSAULT CARE COORDINATOR
MEDICAL EXAM; MEDICAL FOLLOW UP
CID INTERVIEW
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
SPECIAL VICTIMS COUSEL
CHAPLIAN