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100
A commander issues a formal written order to protect a victim in a sexual assault case and prohibit contact. This order is known as what?
What is a Military Protective Order (MPO).
100
This reporting option allows a victim to confidentially disclose sexual assault without triggering command notification or an investigation.
What is Restricted Reporting.
100
While out of town for the weekend in Denver, CO, you notice someone following an airman who appears uncomfortable after clearly saying “no.”
What is one appropriate action?
What is: Direct, Distract, or Delegate.
100
A former Service member seeks help for sexual assault that occurred during military service. They are told Veteran Affairs (VA) services are only available for combat-related injuries and not for this type of experience.
Myth or Fact?
What is Myth
(The VA offers free health care and other benefits for Military Sexual Trauma (MST). There is no need to have reported the MST experience. It can occur on or off base, while a veteran was on or off duty. The subject identity does not matter.)
100
Someone does not verbally say “no,” but they are frozen, quiet, and not actively participating. The other person continues sexual contact.
Silence or lack of resistance does not equal what?
What is consent.
200
A victim walks into the SAPR office looking for legal advice, representation at proceedings, and someone who works exclusively on their behalf rather than for leadership or prosecution. Which specialized Air Force resource provides this?
What is Victims' Counsel.
200
This reporting option initiates command notification and an official investigation.
What is Unrestricted Reporting.
200
An airman discloses their sexual assault to a peer and immediately begins apologizing, saying, “This is my fault. I shouldn’t have been drinking.” They are visibly shaking.
What should you do first?
What is:
Stay calm
Validate their feelings
Reassure them it’s not their fault
Avoid blaming language
Explain resources and next steps gently
200
After a sexual assault report is submitted, leadership shifts focus entirely to the investigative process and does not address workplace climate, monitor for retaliation, or check in with the victim.
Myth or Fact: Once investigators are involved, leadership’s role in the situation is essentially complete.
What is a Myth.
200
An airman intentionally grabs another Airman’s inner thigh without consent. Under DoD definitions, this constitutes what offense?
What is sexual assault.
300
After a reported sexual assault, a victim undergoes a medical examination that collects forensic evidence, documents injuries, and may include STI prevention and pregnancy prevention.
This medical procedure is called what?
What is a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE Kit).
300
Under SAPR policy, a current or previous dating relationship, prior sexual activity, or manner of dress does not establish what?
What is consent.
300
A friend confides that they experienced sexual harassment but says they don’t want to report it.
What should you do first?
What is:
Listen
Validate
Provide resources
Respect their reporting choice
300
An airman sees inappropriate behavior at a party but does not intervene because no one else seems concerned, they don’t want to embarrass themselves, and the person involved outranks them.
Myth or Fact: Social pressure, personal discomfort, and rank structure can be real barriers to intervention.
What is Fact.
300
An NCO continuously asks a subordinate out on dates after being told “no,” implying it could impact performance reports.
This is an example of what misconduct?
What is sexual harassment.
400
An airman files an Unrestricted Report of sexual assault and requests a fast-tracked reassignment to support healing and recovery.
This reassignment process is called what?
What is an expedited transfer.
400
A victim wants to speak to someone confidentially but is unsure who qualifies.
Name two authorized confidential resources that would allow them to maintain a Restricted Report.
What is a SARC, SAPR VA, Chaplain, Mental Health, Healthcare professional, Victims' Counsel and/or DoD Safe Helpline Staff.
400
As a supervisor you've previously ignored "small" inappropriate behavior in your shop. Now you understand how that contributes to the Continuum of Harm.
What action should you take moving forward?
What is:
Correct behavior immediately
Model accountability
Reinforce expectations
Own your leadership role
400
An airman uses previously shared passwords to access a former partner’s accounts, monitors their online activity, and threatens to expose private images unless they send money. A coworker says, “That’s just relationship drama, it’s not Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence.”
Myth or Fact?
What is Myth.
400
After an Airman files a sexual assault report, their supervisor removes them from key projects, excludes them from meetings, and tells others they are “causing drama.”
This behavior is an example of what?
What is retaliation.
500
A victim does not want to initiate an investigation but wants to anonymously provide suspect information in case the individual is a repeat offender. The program will only initiate contact if another report matches the same suspect.
This Department of Defense program is called what?
What is the Catch a Serial Offender Program (CATCH).
500
An Airman hesitates to report a sexual assault because they were underage drinking at the time and fear disciplinary action. Under SAPR policy, protections may apply to minor collateral misconduct in order to encourage reporting. The Airman can also consult an Area Defense Counsel or Victims’ Counsel to better understand their options.
What policy addresses this concern?
What is the Safe to Report Policy.
500
You are a SrA supervisor. An airman you supervise discloses they were sexually assaulted last weekend but asks you not to tell anyone.
As a mandatory reporter, you are required to notify your Commander through the First Sergeant, who will report the allegation to SAPR and OSI.
What action should you take as a supervisor?
What is:
Inform the Airman you are a mandatory reporter
Do not promise confidentiality
Explain your obligation clearly and calmly
Notify your Commander through the First Sergeant
Provide support and connect them to resources
Avoid conducting your own investigation
500
A male Airman describes a sexual assault experience as “just hazing” and says multiple people were involved. He does not initially recognize it as sexual assault.
Myth or Fact: Male victims are less likely to recognize the experience as assault and may report multiple perpetrators.
What is a fact.
500
A work center tolerates inappropriate comments, dismisses boundary violations as “just jokes,” and minimizes complaints. Over time, this environment contributes to more serious sexual misconduct.
This situation best represents what framework?
What is the Continuum of Harm.
600
This option allows sexual assault victims to request a certain period of time to not be rated on their performance evaluations.
What is a non-rated period.
600
The right to be treated with fairness and respect, protection from the alleged offender, and have a voice in legal proceedings are examples of what?
What are victims’ rights, protections, and inputs. (Will accept victims' rights)
600
An independent investigation is initiated into a sexual assault after a third-party report, the victim did not report this directly to law enforcement. What reporting option(s) are available to them?
What is restricted or unrestricted reporting.
Effective November 2021, this policy was expanded to allow victims to still elect this option even if a third party reported the incident or an investigation was initiated without their disclosure.
600
A Security Forces member must report a sexual assault disclosed by their spouse even if they are not in the chain of command.
What is myth.
600
Sharing a sexual assault with a friend is called this, while signing a DD Form 2910 is called this?
What is a disclosure and a report.