SHARP LATEST COMPREHENSIVE EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Exceptions to the Formal Sexual Harassment Complaint Process are? -
✔✔Exception 1. Suspected criminal activity: If, during the course of an inquiry or
investigation, the receiving organization or commander identifies criminal activity, the
complaint will be immediately referred to the proper organization (PM or CID) for
investigation. (AR 600-20, para D- 2.a.)
Exception 2. IG office process: Complaints filed with the IG will be processed as
Inspector General Action Requests (IGAR) in accordance with AR 20-1. No timelines
will be imposed on the conduct of the investigation and/or on feedback to the
complainant, and DA Form 7279 will not be maintained. IG investigations are
confidential and protected from unauthorized disclosure. IG investigations include
consultations with individuals or activities as deemed appropriate by the IG. Receipt of
the complaint will be acknowledged to the complainant and an estimated completion
date provided. If the action is not completed by that date, the complainant will be
notified and given a new estimated completion date. (AR 600-20, para D-3)
Exception 3. Promotable COLs and higher / IG / SES: If a complaint is filed against a
promotable colonel, an active or retired general officer, IG of any component, members
of the Senior Executive Service, or Executive Schedule personnel, the allegation will be
transferred directly to the Investigations Division, U.S. Army Inspector General Agency,
, ATTN: SAIG-IN, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-1700 by rapid but confidential
means within 5 calendar days of receipt. (AR 600-20, para D-2.c.)
Exception 4. Reserve Component (not noted)
Exception 5. National Guard (not noted)
Exception 6. DA Civilians: DA Civilians who encounter workplace harassment should
report the incident through appropriate channels. Every leader must ensure that every
reported incident is investigated immediately and thoroughly, with corrective
✔✔Sexual Assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact characterized by use
of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does NOT or
CANNOT consent—when is there Consent and No Consent? - ✔✔1. Consent: Words or
overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a
competent person
2. No Consent:
-An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent
- Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the accused's use of
force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent
- A current or previous dating relationship or the manner of dress of the person involved
with the accused in the sexual conduct at issue shall not constitute consent
-There is no consent where the person is sleeping or incapacitated, such as due to age,
alcohol or drugs, or mental incapacity
✔✔Depending on the victim's status, what three (3) choices does a victim of sexual
assault have? - ✔✔1. Submit an unrestricted report
2. Submit a restricted report
3. Not to report the incident
✔✔What role does the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) play? - ✔✔1. The
single point of contact within an organization or installation who oversees sexual assault
awareness, prevention, and response training
2. Coordinates medical treatment, including emergency care, for victims of sexual
assault
3. Tracks the services provided to a victim of sexual assault from the initial report
through final disposition and resolution
✔✔Who is responsible for ensuring that victims of sexual assault receive appropriate
and responsive care? - ✔✔Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
✔✔Who provides non-clinical crisis intervention, referral, and ongoing non-clinical
support to victims? - ✔✔A Victim Advocate (VA)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Exceptions to the Formal Sexual Harassment Complaint Process are? -
✔✔Exception 1. Suspected criminal activity: If, during the course of an inquiry or
investigation, the receiving organization or commander identifies criminal activity, the
complaint will be immediately referred to the proper organization (PM or CID) for
investigation. (AR 600-20, para D- 2.a.)
Exception 2. IG office process: Complaints filed with the IG will be processed as
Inspector General Action Requests (IGAR) in accordance with AR 20-1. No timelines
will be imposed on the conduct of the investigation and/or on feedback to the
complainant, and DA Form 7279 will not be maintained. IG investigations are
confidential and protected from unauthorized disclosure. IG investigations include
consultations with individuals or activities as deemed appropriate by the IG. Receipt of
the complaint will be acknowledged to the complainant and an estimated completion
date provided. If the action is not completed by that date, the complainant will be
notified and given a new estimated completion date. (AR 600-20, para D-3)
Exception 3. Promotable COLs and higher / IG / SES: If a complaint is filed against a
promotable colonel, an active or retired general officer, IG of any component, members
of the Senior Executive Service, or Executive Schedule personnel, the allegation will be
transferred directly to the Investigations Division, U.S. Army Inspector General Agency,
, ATTN: SAIG-IN, Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-1700 by rapid but confidential
means within 5 calendar days of receipt. (AR 600-20, para D-2.c.)
Exception 4. Reserve Component (not noted)
Exception 5. National Guard (not noted)
Exception 6. DA Civilians: DA Civilians who encounter workplace harassment should
report the incident through appropriate channels. Every leader must ensure that every
reported incident is investigated immediately and thoroughly, with corrective
✔✔Sexual Assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact characterized by use
of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does NOT or
CANNOT consent—when is there Consent and No Consent? - ✔✔1. Consent: Words or
overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a
competent person
2. No Consent:
-An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent
- Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the accused's use of
force, threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent
- A current or previous dating relationship or the manner of dress of the person involved
with the accused in the sexual conduct at issue shall not constitute consent
-There is no consent where the person is sleeping or incapacitated, such as due to age,
alcohol or drugs, or mental incapacity
✔✔Depending on the victim's status, what three (3) choices does a victim of sexual
assault have? - ✔✔1. Submit an unrestricted report
2. Submit a restricted report
3. Not to report the incident
✔✔What role does the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) play? - ✔✔1. The
single point of contact within an organization or installation who oversees sexual assault
awareness, prevention, and response training
2. Coordinates medical treatment, including emergency care, for victims of sexual
assault
3. Tracks the services provided to a victim of sexual assault from the initial report
through final disposition and resolution
✔✔Who is responsible for ensuring that victims of sexual assault receive appropriate
and responsive care? - ✔✔Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
✔✔Who provides non-clinical crisis intervention, referral, and ongoing non-clinical
support to victims? - ✔✔A Victim Advocate (VA)
