COMDTINST 1754.10B
(18) Be familiar with local, state, and federal laws concerning sexual assault.
(19) Provide outreach and ensure commands within the EAPC's AOR are familiar with this
Instruction and reporting requirements.
(20) Provide or coordinate mandatory annual training to CO's, XO's, OINC's, XPO's, medical
staff, CGIS, field units and civilian personnel on sexual assault prevention and response, to
include information on rape trauma syndrome, responding to false allegations, local (state)
laws and statutes pertaining to victim's rights and date/acquaintance assailant profile.
(21) Provide rape and sexual assault information handout for victims and families.
(22) Maintain a list of regional Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs and trainers.
e. Coast Guard Medical Facilities shall:
(1) If a member is initially reporting any actual, alleged or suspected sexual assault covered
under this Instruction, immediately inform the cognizant Command, CGIS and EAPC (or
Work- Life Supervisor if the EAPC is not available). The victim should be provided the
minimal amount of first aid required and shall be immediately transported to local
community medical facility that provides forensic rape and or sexual assault exams.
(2) In the absence of appropriate community resources and at the specific request of CGIS,
ensure that selected Coast Guard medical personnel are trained as Sexual Assault Forensic
Examiners (SAFE), in accordance with Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) criteria.
(3) If directed by the Cognizant MLC to provide forensic sexual assault exams in support of a
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