DOD has put forth multiple DOD and service-specific policies that establish the sexual assault prevention and response programs and address other issues around sexual assault in the DOD. For authoritative and up-to-date policy information related to sexual assault and harassment, refer to the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention website, which also includes descriptions of different types of policies and their implications (e.g., directive versus instruction).

Sexual Assault

• DOD Instruction 6310.09 Health Care Management for Patients Associated with a Sexual Assault
  • Covers procedures and guidelines by healthcare providers for reporting sexual assault and conducting forensic exams for patients who: (1) disclosed having been sexually assaulted, (2) were accused of sexual assault, (3) disclosed that they sexually assaulted someone, or (4) minors suspected of being sexually abused.
• DODD 6495.01 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program
  • Directs implementation of and responsibilities for elements of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program across the DOD.
• DODI 6495.02 SAPR Program Procedures

Sexual Harassment

The following two instructions provide information on sexual harassment prevention and response policies. Be advised, however, that these processes will likely change significantly with recent legislative changes.

• DODI 1020.03 Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces
• DODD 1350.2 DOD Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) Program

Mental Health Care

• DODI 6490.04 Mental Health Evaluations of Members of the Military Services
  • This instruction provides information on responsibilities and limits to confidentiality for Service Members receiving evaluations from within the military health system.
• DODI 6490.08 Command Notification Requirements to Dispel Stigma in Providing Mental Health Care to Service Members

Family Advocacy and Victim Assistance

• DODI 6400.01 Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
  • This instruction provides an overview of the structure and responsibilities of the Family Advocacy Program, which focuses on intimate partner violence and family related abuse in addition to prevention efforts.
• DODI 6400.07 Standards for Victim Assistance Services in the Military Community

Patient Rights and Privacy

• DODI 6000.14 DoD Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities in the Military Health System (MHS)
• DODD 5400.11 DoD Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs

Military Separation

The below instructions provide information on separation processes, including reasons service members can be separated.

• DODI 1332.14 Enlisted Administrative Separations
• DODI 1332.30 Separation of Regular and Reserve Commissioned Officers

Security Clearances

• DOD Guidance on Question 21, Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions

Forms

• DD Form 2910 Victim Reporting Preference Statement
• DD Form 2911 DOD Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Report