As a Soldier, what are the obligations to report a sexual harassment if I am aware (not a witness) of it as a third party?

SPC Deyton Privette — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 07:02:42 -0500

As a Soldier, what are the obligations to report a sexual HARRASSMENT if I am AWARE (not a witness) of it as a third party and am personally offended? And I don't easily get offended.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2019 8:29 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:29:22 -0500

Generally speaking, if you are aware of something occurring within your ranks that goes against the Army values, then it is your obligation to speak up and report it to higher. Or, at the very least, speak to the person about it to eliminate the problem at the lowest level.

Response by COL John McClellan made Feb 20 at 2019 8:43 AM

COL John McClellan — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:43:19 -0500

Start with the Army Values...let these guide you!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2019 10:16 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:16:19 -0500

Your obligations is to SAY SOMETHING

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Feb 20 at 2019 11:29 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:29:49 -0500

You have an obligation to say something

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Feb 20 at 2019 12:57 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:57:23 -0500

It appears GySgt Olson is the only one giving you the correct info. Hearsay is inadmissible any day of the week.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 20 at 2019 1:50 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:50:02 -0500

Talk to the EO rep. An investigation can be done internally or officially with the Division. Laws, rule, and regulations exist to help you decide on the correct course of action. We need to do our utmost to protect women from sexual harassment, especially since it is going up.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2019 7:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:56:45 -0500

Report it.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Feb 21 at 2019 8:36 AM

MSgt Michael Smith — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:36:27 -0500

You said you are personally not a witness? So someone, possibly a victim, told you about a situation. You should encourage that person to report the situation. If you report it, you are reporting hearsay. There's nothing wrong with reporting it, but I doubt if there will be any action taken on hearsay. This is a hard situation that I have (unfortunately) been in before. Your best option here is to speak with the victim and strongly encourage them to report the situation. Explain that here are plenty of ways to report anonymously. Now if you think this situation is effecting the unit, or the morale/welfare of this person, then you can and should talk to your superiors about it, and seek their guidance. But don't be surprised if it all backfires on you in the end. Like I said these situations are hard.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 19 at 2019 5:59 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 19 May 2019 17:59:34 -0400

flounder eyes :\