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authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or
anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commit these acts.
Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender or spousal relationship or age of victim. “Consent” will not be
deemed or construed to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance. Consent is not given when a person
uses force, threat of force, or coercion or when the victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious.
Single parent
A Soldier who is the responsible adult who by reason of birth or legal decree, has physical custody of and the legal and
moral responsibility to provide for the care and Well-being of a child under the age of 19 years or for a person beyond
19 years of age who is mentally or physically incapable of self care. Persons who fit this category are generally
regarded as parents with full or joint custody of children, and who are unmarried, divorced, widowed, or residing apart
from their spouse.
Site
A physically defined location which can be supported by a legal boundary survey which closes a polygon. It can be
owned, leased, or otherwise possessed or used. A site may exist in one of three forms: land only; facility or facilities
only; or land and all facilities on it. A site is a sum of all real property at a specific location.
Spouse
The husband or wife of a Soldier. If such person is also in the military Service, see the term, “dual military couple.”
Subject
Refers to the subject of a complaint.
Supported commander
In the context of the support command relationship, the commander who receives assistance from another commander’s
force or capabilities, and who is responsible for ensuring that the supporting commander understands the assistance
required.
Supporting commander
In the context of a support command relationship, the commander who aids, protects, complements, or sustains another
commander’s force, and who is responsible for providing the assistance required by the supported commander.
Uniformed Service
The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, and
the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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 (for example, the chain of command or law
enforcement), or he/she may report the incident to the SARC or the on-call VA. Upon notification of a reported sexual
assault, the SARC will immediately notify a VA. Additionally, with the victim’s consent, the healthcare provider will
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. (See appendix H for a detailed explanation of
restricted and unrestricted reporting.)
Virtual installation
Two types of “virtual” installations exist within the Army. The ARNG has virtual installations, identified as each state
commanded by the Adjutant General, under which are Readiness Centers or sites. Army Reserve Support Commands
are, likewise, defined as virtual installations under which Reserve Centers are identified as sites.
Section III
Special Abbreviations and Terms
Affirmative Action
Methods used to achieve the objectives of the EO Program. Process, activities, and systems designed to identify,
eliminate, prevent, and work to overcome the effects of unlawful discriminatory treatment as it affects the recruitment,
training, assignment, utilization, promotion, retention, and separation of military personnel.
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