THIS TOOL IS INTENDED TO SERVE AS A QUICK RESPONSE DECISION GUIDE FOR LEADERSHIP NAVIGATING SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTING, RESPONSE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SAPR PROGRAM.
The definition of reportable sexual assault under Article 120, UCMJ: A reportable sexual assault includes any allegation of a sexual act or intentional sexual contact (direct or through-clothing touching of genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks with sexual or abusive intent) committed by force, threat, fraud, or without freely given consent, including when the person was asleep, unconscious, impaired, or otherwise incapable of consenting.
I received a notification from the SARC or was made aware of retaliation, reprisal or ostricisim
Notify NCIS
Consult SIA for next steps
An ET can be granted for either PCS or PCA
Initial Commander decision required within 5 calendar days of submission of the request
If the request is disapproved, the victim may request review by the first GO/FO. The GO/FO must respond back to the victim with 5 calendar days of the review request.
After approval, PCS should be completed with 30 calendar days from the date the transfer is approved
PCA transfers should be completed within one week from the date the transfer is approved
As the losing CO, notifiy gaining CO to provide case information. Contact SARC for details.
This Decision Response Tool was created by Krystal Geddes in a personal capacity and is not an official product of the Department of Defense (DoD), the Marine Corps, or any government entity. It is intended as a quick reference resource for SAPR Stakeholders affiliated with MCRD SD and does not replace official SAPR policies, regulations, or procedures.
This Tool does NOT collect, store, or track any client or user data. The content is static and cannot be edited by users. All information is subject to change — verify official resources before acting. For official SAPR policies, refer to DoD and USMC directives.
