Guys, Time for us to step up for our military sisters

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 21:37:05 -0500

There are plenty of posts on Rallypoint decrying the rape and sexual assault, along with sexual harassment, happening to our sisters in the services. There are plenty of regs on the books. And the leaders are taking some steps, but they aren't enough. The only way that it's going to stop is if we start holding our male brethren accountable. No more covering for buddies. It's time as men that we take a stand. The only way this is going to stop is if we, particularly those on active duty/reserves, let all our brothers know enough is enough. Stop waiting for the leaders to take charge . . . . TAKE CHARGE. Let other men know this behavior will not be tolerated anymore. Stop making excuses that women are bringing this on themselves. We all like calling ourselves "Gentlemen," but certainly are not acting like it.

Guys, it's our time to step up, Start a movement, or call it whatever you want. This is a black eye and stain on the military we love. If you feel the same way, let's make it happen. Get the word out.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 10:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 22:26:06 -0500

GySgt,

Thank you for joining the fight. Abating sexual assault and eventually eradicating it has been a top priority of the services for the past couple of years. Our leaders have taken the initial steps needed to start the battle, but its up to the subordinate leaders and junior leaders to finish it. We can't just focus on our brothers-in-arms, we have to focus every single individual, male or female.

The sexual assault program that we have in place is working. Is it perfect, heck no! What we need is more awareness and better training techniques in order to make a bigger difference. Change is not going to come overnight. We must be patient and we must be diligent. Most importantly, we must not give up.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2016 1:00 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 May 2016 13:00:32 -0400

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member - We were protected by our brothers in 60s/70s - why not now? Sandy