• 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
• Sexual assault is incompatible with Army Values and the Warrior Ethos and is punishable under the Uniform Codes of Military Justice (UCMJ) and other federal and local civilian laws
• The Army will use training, education, and awareness to -
• Prevent sexual assault
• Promote the sensitive handling of victims of sexual assault
• Offer confidential counseling
• Hold those who commit sexual assault offenses accountable 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 sexual assault incident seriously, thoroughly investigate the incident, and hold those who commit offenses accountable.
Victim Rights
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.
