

Army Family Team
Building
WELCOME
TO AFTB!
Now that your Soldier is in the Army at
Fort
Huachuca
, he or she will continue to learn about the Army and its
tradition. What about YOU, the Family member? Who will
educate and provide information to you about the Army? AFTB
is a program developed by Family members for Family members
to help answer questions and provide skills. AFTB is a
program that has been developed just for you. If you are a
Family member, Soldier, or Civilian; AFTB has something for
you. We will be able to explain different components of the
army and why certain traditions are important. We offer team
and personal development along side important leadership and
communication skills. We truly have something for everyone.
Our AFTB
MISSION
:
The Fort Huachuca’s
Army
Family
Team
Building
staff is dedicated to providing education, guidance, Family
readiness, empowerment, and volunteer opportunities to the
total Army Family and surrounding
Fort
Huachuca
community.
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Mobilization and
Deployment Readiness
Separation is never easy and unfortunately as we all
know, Army life means separation. Although you may not be
together, there are many things that you can do to
strengthen your relationship. Whether this is your first or
one of many separations, remember, ACS is here to assist
you. We understand that the stresses that you as a spouse, a
child, a parent or loved one can go through. We also
understand the having some sort of support system is
essential, whether it’s a family readiness group, a church
group or a friend. Talking to someone and staying busy can
make the time easier.
Our Family Readiness Program (FRP) will assist units and
their families in preparing for deployment. Unit Rear
Detachments and Unit Family Readiness Groups will be
contacted regarding any FRP events. Family Assistance
Information forms are available to you during the Soldier
Readiness Program (SRP) we encourage you to complete it,
this will benefit you and your family. Information such as,
family members, spouse, next of kin, special needs, medical
problems, I.D. card and pay options are collected. Family
Assistance Information forms are mailed to the military
installation closest to your family to ensure they are
welcomed if they need assistance while you are deployed.
Should you have any questions, please contact the
Mobilization and Deployment Readiness manager at (520)
533-5919.
Visit Military
One Source.
- Referrals to military and community resources
- A multicultural staff with the ability to
simultaneously translate into more than 140 languages
- Educational materials (booklets and audio
recordings) at no cost to you
- Interactive website that includes plan a call, email a
consultant, live events, monitored bulletin boards and
topical newsletters
No question is too small, no issue is too big. Whether
you're preparing for a new baby, dealing with relationship
issues, preparing for deployment and reunion, getting out of
debt or buying your first car, Military One Source can help.
It offers a customized response, whatever your needs are.
The service is at no cost to you and is confidential. And
because you never know when you'll need us, we're here 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Phones
answered live by qualified staff. To access our website, you
must enter this user ID:
army and password:
onesource.
Service
Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
If you are currently serving on active duty in the United
Sates Army you may be entitled to relief under the Service
members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) of 2003.
- Reduced interest rate on mortgage payments
- Reduced interest rate on credit card debt
- Protection from eviction if your rent is $1200 or less
- Delay of all civil court actions, such as bankruptcy,
foreclosure or divorce proceedings
For more information on the SCRA, contact our Financial
Readiness Program at (520)533-2437/2330.
Helpful
Links
Family
Member Resources
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Family Support
ACS - "Partners in Readiness"
ACS
Outreach
The ACS Outreach Program located in Bldg 50010 is designed
to assist soldiers and spouses providing numerous direct
services. This is especially true for the spouse who is not
familiar with the military system. All ranks qualify for
assistance, those residing both on and off the installation.
As one of the primary outreach services, promotes all ACS
programs/services and focuses on, but is not limited to,
several areas of direct services: Life Skills Training,
Education, Support Groups, and Adaptation to the challenges
of military lifestyle and Family Preparedness. Some of the
other services include: Waiting Families Program, Military
Family Week, Military Spouses Day and Information Fairs. We
are available to brief units and FRGs about ACS and about
Military One Source.
If you cannot come to us - we
will come to you. For more information or to schedule a
briefing contact the ACS Information and Referral Program
Coordinator at 520-533-2330.
Arizona
WIC
If you are pregnant, have just had a baby or are
breastfeeding, or have a child under the age of five (5),
the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infant &
Children (WIC) could help you. WIC is short-term
intervention program designed to influence lifetime
nutrition and health behavior in a targeted high-risk
population. WIC is funded by the United States Department of
Agriculture. WIC provides nutrition education & services
and breastfeeding promotion & education. A monthly food
prescription of nutritious foods. For more information call
520-533-1907.
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Family Advocacy
Commercial: (520) 533-6873
DSN: 821-6873
The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) provides educationally
based programs and training to active duty soldiers,
retirees, and their family members. FAP provides the
opportunity through the programs and training to share
information, enhance and develop stress management and
coping skills and link to support services. Everyone can
benefit from prevention and education. It is important that
soldiers and their families realize that when stressed, they
are more vulnerable to life’s challenges. A little extra
support is sometimes needed. FAP can also provide assistance
with linking to the other programs and services within
Family Advocacy and other services on
Fort
Huachuca
.
Programs
Offered to Units
Annual Family
Advocacy Program Briefing
This one-hour briefing is scheduled with command and is
given at the Battalion, Unit or Company level. AR 608-18
requires all active duty soldiers receive this briefing once
a year. Soldiers are informed of services available through
FAP, dynamics of child and spouse abuse, reporting
procedures for abuse, and policies and procedures that the
Army has implemented regarding FAP. To schedule call
533-6873/2330.
New
Parent Support Program Plus
The New Parent Support Program provides educational and
supportive services and in-home visitation for military
families expecting a child, or with children from birth to 3
years of age. Home visitors focus on parenting and family
issues, provide support and referrals. For more information
on the New Parent Support Program home visits, groups or
classes call 533-7695/2330.
Victim
Advocate Program
The Victim Advocate Program offers information and support
to victims of domestic violence. Assistance includes but is
not limited to: resources in the community, transitional
compensation and safety plans. Call 533-2993/3986 for more
information. Victim Advocate Awareness Month is each year
during the month of October.
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Exceptional Family
Member Program (EMFP)
Call us at 520-533-6871
The
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory
enrollment program that works with other Military and
Civilian Agencies to provide a comprehensive, coordinated,
and multi-disciplinary approach for medical, education,
housing, community, support, and personnel services to
families with special needs. EFMP ensures that medical and
special education needs are considered in the assignment
process. Upon in-processing, soldiers are queried about an
exceptional family member. If a soldier have or suspect they
have an exceptional family member, they are referred to the
installation EFMP office for assistance. The Exceptional
Family Member Program works with other military and civilian
agencies to provide coordination with:
•
Information
&Referral (medical services, medically related services,
social services, educational, and support groups) on/off
post
• Relocation Assistance (World Wide, National, state and
local agencies)
• Special Needs Resource Team (coordination and placement
of children, youth and teens with special needs seeking
Child and Youth Services programs)
• Provide liaison for special needs for special education
rights and responsibilities on/off installation
• Provide specialized training relation to special needs
for Child and Youth Service personnel, military units and
family readiness groups
• Special Events (i.e., summer camp, holiday parties and
cultural events)
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Employment
ACS - “PARTNERS in Readiness"
Our
Purpose
The Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP) provides
a full range of information and referral services and
assistance in the areas of employment, training and
volunteer opportunities. The services are designed to
give all active duty, retired military personnel, DoD
employees, their family members (adults and teenagers) and
eligible personnel and Family members (IAW AR 608-1)
the competitive edge necessary to secure employment.
The program provides assistance to eligible customers in
acquiring skills, networks, and resources that will allow
them to participate in the work force and to develop a
career/work plan. Additionally our purpose is to
minimize the employment problems associated with
relocation. The following services are
available:
• Individual Employment Counseling
• Job Search Skills Training
• Job Application Assistance
• Local Job Leads/NAF Job Leads Books
• Specialty Workshops
Call us for more information at 520-533-6870/2330
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Army Family Action
Planning (AFAP)
Army Family Action Plan is an
Army-wide program that allows all members of the Army
(active duty, retired military, family members and civilian
employees) the opportunity to voice concerns and voice
issues to installation and Army leadership. Here is your
opportunity to make a difference in the Army quality of life
for the Total Army Family. AFAP facilitates many positive
changes that enhance the Army Experience. Issues are
generated and collected from the
Fort
Huachuca
community and are addressed at the annual installation
conference. Issues that are not resolved at Installation
level are forwarded to MACOM and then Department of Army for
resolution. The program allows your voice to be heard.
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Relocation Readiness
The
Relocation Readiness Program provides assistance to military
personnel, family members and DOD civilians moving to the
Fort
Huachuca
community or personnel relocating to other military
installations. The Relocation Assistance Program offers the
following services:
Arriving Personnel
Lending
Closet
The Lending Closet lends basic household items such as
dishes, pots & pans, irons, ironing boards, toasters,
coffee pots, table & chairs, car seats, and highchairs
to those individuals transitioning to and from Fort
Huachuca. Items cannot be issued to those individuals who
have already cleared ACS. All items must be returned clean.
Loans are for 30 days. However, extensions may be given. A
valid ID card is required to check items out of the Lending
Closet.
Welcome
Packets
The Relocation Office does not send out welcome packets to
incoming personnel.
Fort
Huachuca
information can be accessed at the "Military One
Source" website: www.militaryonesource.com.
ACS
Welcome
Center
Visit our
Welcome
Center
located in building 50010. The Center has a host of
information to include directories for on/off post,
recreation information, housing, schools, childcare,
employment and many more. Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 8
a.m.-7 p.m.
Youth
Sponsorship
Moving
to
Fort
Huachuca
? The Youth Sponsorship program can help ease the
transition. Contact the Child & Youth Services at
520-533-0710.
Request
a Sponsor
Army Community Service (ACS) does not assign sponsors.
Soldier desiring sponsors can contact their unit at
Fort
Huachuca
direct. Please contact Ft. Huachuca Directory Assistance at
520-538-7111 to get phone numbers for all brigades or units.
You can also access this information online at
www.militaryonesource.com click on relocation.
English
Language Acquisition (ELA)
English classes are offered through Cochise College Adult
Education. The class provides basic conversational English
and basic grammar and comprehension. Contact 520-515-5456
Applications
for Citizenship can be obtained online at http://uscis.gov
for the application forms or contact a dedicated toll free Military help line
1-877-CIS-4MIL (1877-247-4645) or WWW.uscis.gov/military.
Departing
Personnel
"Plan
My Move" is an automated information system designed to
provide relocation information on all military installations
within CONUS or OCONUS. Specific information contained in
"Plan My Move" includes education, employment,
medical & dental, housing, support services, relocation
services and survival tips for first-termers.
"Plan My
Move" can be accessed online at militaryonesource.com
click on "Relocation".
Relocation
Resource
Center
The Relocation Resource Center provides information to
assist Soldiers and Families in the relocation process.
Military Home-front booklets, USAREUR driver’s manuals,
and resources pertaining to relocation for children and
teenagers are available.
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Financial Readiness
Program
Our
Mission
We provide
personal financial readiness and consumer affairs prevention
and education programs for Service Members, Family Members,
Reserve Components, and DA civilians.
·
We assist unit
commanders and leaders in training Service and Family
Members in personal financial readiness to include: the
military pay system, checkbook management, and Soldier’s
financial responsibilities to themselves, their family
members, and their creditors.
Confidential Budget Counseling:
·
Counseling focuses
on improving the client’s personal financial skills, such
as budget development and financial planning. It also
provides informational services on developing a spending
plan, managing personal finances, evaluating assets and
liabilities, and improving a client’s ability to become as
an informed consumer.
·
Financial
Readiness Program provides financial management, training
through scheduled classes, one-on-one financial counseling,
workshops, and seminars to help Service and Family Members
improve their financial stability.
·
Investment and
savings counseling to inform clients of various investment
options and plans.
·
Family
Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) is an
additional entitlement based on household size and
income. If qualified, you can receive up to $500.00
(non-taxable) per month. Service or Family Members must
be certified at Financial Readiness (you must provide
social security numbers for all members of your
household). Certifications are done by appointment.
Call for an appointment
520-533-2437
/2330.
Debt
Liquidation Program
·
For those having
difficulty meeting current financial obligations. Establish
a workable plan to repay creditors. Avoid the long term
affects of bankruptcy. Develop a budget to avoid future
problems.
·
Accelerate paying
off debt, avoid bankruptcy, and reestablish credit by
enrolling in the Debt Liquidation program. Counselors can
reduce monthly debt and negotiate payment plans with
creditors.
Call
for an appointment 520-533-2437/2330
Consumer
Complaint Resolution
·
Consumer Affairs
provides consumer complaint resolution, mediation, and
referral assistance for both local and national complaints.
·
If you feel your
consumer rights have been violated, you can file a DA Form
5184-R, Consumer Complaint and submit it to Consumer
Affairs. When filing a complaint, please attach copies of
all relevant documents (e.g. warranties, bills of sale,
correspondence with businesses, etc.)
No
appointment necessary.
520-533-2437/2330
Education
Information Services
·
A wide variety of
personal finance and consumer education classes are
available for presentation to unit and Family Readiness
Group.
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Army Emergency Relief
(AER)
Army
Emergency Relief (AER) is a private, non-profit organization
established to assist Service and Family Members in
emergency financial situations due to no fault of their own.
Financial assistance is given in the form of an
interest-free loan, grant, or combination of the two. Loans
are repaid by an allotment.
To
apply for AER assistance, the soldier should be seen by the
Unit Commander/1SG for interview/counseling to determine if
the situation can be resolved through the chain-of-command
or some other source. After determining that the soldier has
a valid emergency, the unit commander would then authorize
the individual to seek AER assistance.
Typical
situations where AER can assist:
• Non-receipt of pay or loss of funds - amount limited to
that required to prevent privation.
• Travel expenses due to emergency situations. (Red Cross
message with emergency leave).
• Funeral expenses when it is established that the soldier
is required to pay, or share in payment of funeral expenses
for dependents or parents, where there is no insurance.
• Payment of medical, dental and hospital expenses when
they cannot be deferred through usual repayment period after
TriCare.
• Payment of initial rent or to prevent eviction.
• Purchase of food to prevent privation
• Payment of required utility deposits or payment of bills
to prevent termination of utilities.
• To cover cost of operation or repair of POV, when the
vehicle is considered essential.
RedCross
For more information call 1-877-272-7337
Financial
Readiness
POC:
Financial Counselor
Commercial: (520) 533-2437-2330
DSN: 821-2437-2330
The Consumer Affairs and Financial Assistance Program (CAFAP)
provides personal financial readiness and consumer affairs
prevention and education programs for Service and family
members, reserve components, DA civilians and their Family
Members.
Budget
Counseling
POC: Financial Counselor
Commercial: (520) 533-2437/2330
DSN: 821-2437/2330
Budget
& Checkbook Management
POC: Financial Counselor
Commercial: (520) 533-2330
DSN: 821-2330
Family
Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA)
POC: Financial Counselor
Commercial: (520) 533-2437/2330
DSN: 821-2437/2330
Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) is a
program to increase the service members’ Basic Allowance
for Subsistence (BAS) and remove them from the Food Stamp
program. To learn more about this program and whether or not
your qualify click here: FSSA Website.
AER
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund
POC: Financial Counselor
Stateside Spouse’s Program: (703) 325-2091
Children’s Program: (703) 428-0035
The MG James
Ursano Scholarship Fund helps Army families with the costs
of undergraduate level education, post secondary vocational
training, and preparation for acceptance by service
academies for their dependent children. Check the web at www.aerhq.org
(under scholarship programs)
Arizona
WIC
If you are pregnant, have just had a baby or are
breastfeeding, or have a child under the age of five (5),
the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infant &
Children (WIC) could help you. WIC is short-term
intervention program designed to influence lifetime
nutrition and health behavior in a targeted high-risk
population. WIC is funded by the United States Department of
Agriculture. WIC provides nutrition education & services
and breastfeeding promotion & education. A monthly food
prescription of nutritious foods. For more information call
the Fort Huachuca WIC office at 533-1907.
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Army
Volunteer Corps
ACS - “PARTNERS in Readiness"
The Army
Volunteer Corps Coordinators (AVCC) office is the
centralized location for all information regarding the
non-paid professional. Hours are tracked to ensure work
credit experience for future paid positions. For more
information call (520) 533-2330.
The Fort
Huachuca Community has many active volunteers in a myriad of
volunteer areas:
American Red
Cross
Army Community Service
Army
Family
Team
Building
Fort
Huachuca
Museum
Fort
Huachuca’s Thrift Shop
Fort Huachuca School System
Child, Youth and School Services
Family Readiness Groups
Army Family Action Plan
And many more!!
The office
maintains a job bank of available positions and job
descriptions. Stop by or call for more opportunities.
Soldiers providing volunteer service have the opportunity to
gain promotion points through the Soldier Incentive Program.
Volunteer
Awards
Volunteers are
recognized for their valuable service throughout the year
with ceremonies, certificates, luncheons, receptions, and
special achievement awards. The AVCC office is the proponent
for all volunteer awards within the division.
Fort Huachuca's 2007
Volunteers of the Year
Military: MSG Pablo Sanchez
Civilian: Patricia Reed
Youth: Patrick Sandstrom
Fort
Huachuca’s Volunteers logged a total of 41,399 hours for a
grand total of $747,252.85 with out their support and
efforts many of the great things on our installation could
have never be achieved.
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Family Support
ACS - "Partners in Readiness"
-
Family
Advocacy
Commercial: (520) 533-6878/2330
DSN: 821-6878
The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) provides educationally
based programs and training to active duty Service Members,
retirees, and their Family Members. FAP provides the
opportunity through the programs and training to share
information, enhance and develop stress management and
coping skills and link to support services. Everyone can
benefit from prevention and education. It is important that
soldiers and their families realize that when stressed, they
are more vulnerable to life’s challenges. A little extra
support is sometimes needed. FAP can also provide assistance
with linking to the other programs and services within
Family Advocacy and other services on
Fort
Huachuca.
-
Programs
Offered to Units
Annual Family Advocacy Program Briefing
This one-hour briefing is scheduled with command and is
given at the Battalion, Unit or Company level. AR 608-18
requires all active duty soldiers receive this briefing once
a year. Soldiers are informed of service available through
FAP, dynamics of child and spouse abuse, reporting
procedures for abuse, and policies and procedures that the
Army has implemented regard FAP. To schedule call (520)
533-2330.
-
New
Parent Support Program Plus
The New Parent Support Program is a home visitation program
for military families expecting a child or with children
from birth to 3 years of age. Home visitors focus on
parenting and family issues, provide support and referrals.
For more information on the New Parent Support Program home
visits call (520) 7695/2330.
-
Victim
Advocate Program
The Victim Advocate Program offers information and support
to victims of domestic violence. Assistance includes but is
not limited to: resources in the community, transitional
compensation and safety plans. Call (520) 533-2993/3986 for
more information. Victim Advocate Awareness Month is each
year during the month of October.
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Exceptional Family Member Program
The Exceptional Family Member
Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works
with other Military and Civilian Agencies to provide a
comprehensive, coordinated, and multi-disciplinary approach
for medical, education, housing, community, support, and
personnel services to families with special needs. EFMP
ensures that medical and special education needs are
considered in the assignment process. Upon in-processing,
soldiers are queried about an exceptional family member. If
a soldier have or suspect they have an exceptional family
member, they are referred to the installation EFMP office
for assistance. The Exceptional Family Member Program works
with other military and civilian agencies to provide
coordination with:
•
Information &Referral (medical services, medically
related services, social services, educational, and support
groups) on/off post
• Relocation Assistance
(World Wide, National, state and local agencies)
• Special Needs Resource
Team (coordination and placement of children, youth and
teens with special needs seeking Child and Youth Services
programs)
• Provide liaison for
special needs for special education rights and
responsibilities on/off installation
• Provide specialized
training relation to special needs for Child and Youth
Service personnel, military units and family readiness
groups
• Special Events (i.e.,
summer camp, holiday parties and cultural events)
Call
(520) 533-6871
Army Family Action Plan
Army Family action Plan is an Army-wide program that allows all members
of the Army (active duty, retired military, family members
and civilian employees) the opportunity to voice concerns
and voice issues to installation and Army leadership. Here
is your opportunity to make a difference in the Army quality
of life for the Total Army Family. AFAP facilitates many
positive changes that enhance the Army Experience. Issues
are generated and collected from the
Fort
Huachuca
community and are addressed at the annual installation
conference. Issues that are not resolved at Installation
level are forwarded to MACOM and then Department of Army for
resolution. Call (520)533-2330
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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
Fort Huachuca is fully committed to implementing the Army policy on Sexual
Assault
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.
Local
Resources
SARC
24/7 Hotline
520-533-3000
Family
Advocacy Victim Advocate Program
Emotional support, information, and referrals
520-533-2993
Cell 520-508-2772
520-533-3986
Cell 520-67-0321
Military
OneSource
Referrals for local confidential counseling
www.militaryonesource.com
1-800-342-9647
Tri
Care West Crisis Live
Confidential counseling, advocacy, referrals
1-866-284-3743
Raymond
W.
Bliss
Army
Health
Center
Behavioral Health
Individual counseling, stress management and anger
management
520-533-5161
Definitions
Sexual
Assault is a crime. Sexual Assault is defined as intentional
sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical
threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or
cannot consent.
Rape
- Sexual intercourse by force
and without consent
Forcible
Sodomy - Oral or anal sex by
force and without consent
Indecent
Assault - Any non-consensual
touching with the intent to gratify ones sexual desires.
Sexual
assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal
relationship or age of victim.
Reporting
Options
Restricted
Reporting
Restricted
Reporting allows a Soldier who is a sexual assault victim,
on a confidential basis, to disclose the details of his/her
assault to specifically identified individuals and receive
medical treatment and counseling, without triggering the
official investigative process. Soldiers who are sexually
assaulted and desire restricted reporting under this policy
must report the assault to the Sexual Assault Response
Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate, Chaplain or a
Healthcare Provider.
Unrestricted
Reporting
Unrestricted
Reporting allows a Soldier who is sexually assaulted and
desires medical treatment, counseling, and an official
investigation of his/her allegation to use current reporting
channels (e.g., chain of command, law enforcement, or he/she
may report the incident to the SARC or the Victim Advocate).
Upon
notification of a reported sexual assault, the SARC will
immediately notify a Victim Advocate. Additionally, with the
victim's consent, the healthcare provider shall conduct a
forensic examination, which may include the collection of
evidence. Details regarding the incident will be limited to
only those personnel who have a legitimate need to know.
Victim's 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.
Reduce Your Risk
Be
especially prepared and alert in deployed environments.
Travel with a buddy. Report any unauthorized males or
females in
sleeping areas. Know that some cultures may treat females
differently than in the U.S. Be assertive and clearly state
if you feel
uncomfortable.
The safety of your fellow Soldier and your unit may depend
on you. If you hear any conversation about forcing another
person into sexual relations, report it immediately to the
Commander or the SARC.
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