COMDTINST1754.10B
(12) Ensure completion of mandatory annual training on the correct use of this Instruction by all
unit personnel, both military and civilian. Training shall be provided or coordinated by the
cognizant EAPC.
(13) Ensure the sensitive, coordinated and effective management of sexual assault cases.
b. Deployed Commands shall:
(1) Immediately inform the Operational Commander, local CGIS office, EAPC (or Work-life
supervisor if EAPC not available) and servicing legal office, of any actual, alleged or
suspected sexual assault covered under this Instruction.
(2) Advise the victim not to destroy possible evidence by bathing, douching, changing clothes,
eating, drinking or cleaning in any way if an alleged rape or sexual assault has just occurred.
(3) Ask the victim if they would like a Victim Support Person assigned and, if requested by the
victim, immediately assign one.
(4) If the alleged sexual assault occurs while underway or is in a remote location where transport
to a local medical community facility is unlikely, ensure medical personnel make contact
with CGIS for guidance on collection and storage of physical evidence. Medical
providers untrained in sexual assault forensic evidence collection shall not attempt to
collect evidence without guidance from CGIS.
(5) Ensure the victim understands the medical, investigative, and legal process and is advised of
his/her victim support rights.
(6) Safeguard victim and accused from any formal or informal investigative interviews or
inquiries except those conducted by CGIS. Collect only the necessary information (e.g.,
victim's identity, location and time of incident, name and/or description of offender(s)). Do
not ask detailed questions and/or pressure the victim for responses. Any administrative or
punitive action to be taken against a victim or accused shall be delayed until after the
investigative phase is completed.
(7) Ask the victim if they would like a Chaplain to be notified, and notify the Chaplain only
when a victim specifically asks for Chaplain support.
(8) If the perpetrator is a Coast Guard member, consult with the cognizant EAPC to determine
resource referrals.
(9) Consult with the servicing legal office and investigating CGIS office prior to taking any
administrative action against the victim or the accused.
(10) Consult the EAPC to determine whether the victim or the accused should be geographically
separated under the circumstances.
(11) Immediately separate the victim and the accused if they share the same berthing space.
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