Posted on Apr 21, 2017
Can you have additional duty as SHARP and still be in a leadership position?
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Victim Advocate SHARP REP
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As a company representative? Or a BN Victims advocate or SARC? I'm currently in a BN role for an additional duty and still serve my primary position. The BDE for sure has to be full time. Also, if you're a BN level VA or SARC then the leadership that selected you to fulfill that role needs to know and understand that the position may require you to be pulled from work if there is a case that requires your assistance. I hope that answers the question.
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Being a SHARP Rep is a "Additional Duty" just like you stated, so you can and should still hold some type of 40 level position. Now, if you are appointed as the Battalion or maybe even the Brigade Sharp Rep then this could be considered your primary job. When you are the SHARP rep at a higher echelon then this is a very demanding position and its more than just when a incident occurs. You have to conduct training to minimize the risk across the formation and even advise the Chain of Command on new and updated policies.
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SFC Timmons,
You cannot be a commander or in the chain of command and still be a victim advocate at any level (meaning Program Manager, BDE SARC, or BN VA). You would be unable to accept a restricted report. Soldiers can only submit restricted repots to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate (VA), or a Healthcare Provider (HCP). They may also report the assault to a chaplain. Although a report to a chaplain is not a restricted report under policy or the provisions of Directive, it is a communication that may be protected under the Military Rules of Evidence (MRE) 503. If a Soldier reports an assault to a commander or someone in the chain of command, that individual is required to investigate and it renders the report unrestricted. In cases where a victim elects Restricted Reporting, the SARC, VA, and healthcare personnel may not disclose confidential communications or SAFE Kit information to law enforcement or command authorities, either within or outside the DoD. This information can be found in AR 600-20 and here: http://www.sexualassault.army.mil.
Depending on the component you are in, (Active or Reserve) positions are not always collateral. I am in the Army National Guard. Because I am AGR, I'm the BDE SARC but I am also the BDE S1 SR HR NCO. My appointment as the BDE SARC is an additional duty until we deploy. Then it becomes an full-time duty position for the duration of the deployment.
You cannot be a commander or in the chain of command and still be a victim advocate at any level (meaning Program Manager, BDE SARC, or BN VA). You would be unable to accept a restricted report. Soldiers can only submit restricted repots to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate (VA), or a Healthcare Provider (HCP). They may also report the assault to a chaplain. Although a report to a chaplain is not a restricted report under policy or the provisions of Directive, it is a communication that may be protected under the Military Rules of Evidence (MRE) 503. If a Soldier reports an assault to a commander or someone in the chain of command, that individual is required to investigate and it renders the report unrestricted. In cases where a victim elects Restricted Reporting, the SARC, VA, and healthcare personnel may not disclose confidential communications or SAFE Kit information to law enforcement or command authorities, either within or outside the DoD. This information can be found in AR 600-20 and here: http://www.sexualassault.army.mil.
Depending on the component you are in, (Active or Reserve) positions are not always collateral. I am in the Army National Guard. Because I am AGR, I'm the BDE SARC but I am also the BDE S1 SR HR NCO. My appointment as the BDE SARC is an additional duty until we deploy. Then it becomes an full-time duty position for the duration of the deployment.
When I recognize a threat to my fellow Soldiers, I will have the personal courage to INTERVENE and prevent sexual assault. I will condemn acts of sexual harassment. I will not abide obscene gestures, language, or behavior. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I will INTERVENE.
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SFC (Join to see) You will have to help us here.... "Can you have additional as SHARP and still be in a leadership position?"
That is not making sense as a question as hard as i try to understand what your asking.
Are you asking can you have the additional duty as a SHARP appointed Rep for a unit and be in a a leadership position?
If so yes, what would possible cross your mind that makes the two things incompatible?
If thats not your question... please clarify
That is not making sense as a question as hard as i try to understand what your asking.
Are you asking can you have the additional duty as a SHARP appointed Rep for a unit and be in a a leadership position?
If so yes, what would possible cross your mind that makes the two things incompatible?
If thats not your question... please clarify
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Thank you all answering the question. You can it's just if you have an complaint your Chain of Command will have to find someone to replace you of your duty as Platoon SGT. I just didn't want to have to give up being a leader for a position. Not like I'm trying to get out of anything. Thanks again everyone. Have a wonderful day and everyone be safe.
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If you are speaking in terms of being a company representative, then your only duties are basically conducting training, ensuring policies are posted, and that you advise the Commander on the company's SHARP training readiness and when to conduct training. Now, let's say your the company SHARP rep and somebody comes up to you and asks to speak about something SHARP related with you, you have to stop them in their tracks and inform them that if there was an incident, that you will need to take them to see the VA or SARC so they maintain their reporting options. If they didn't take such a vague approach, and came up to you and said "so-and-so sexually assaulted me", now their reporting options are gone because you have to inform your chain of command. So it's either bring them to see the SARC, or notify the CDR depending on the situation. Company representatives do not handle reports and coordinating with victims due to a SHARP incident. I hope that makes sense. Easier to explain in person.
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SFC (Join to see) why not? If you took the stance that you couldn't you wouldn't have anyone in a company who could do it.
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