COMDTINST1754.10B
(3) Notify the cognizant EAPC anytime Initial Information for Victims and Witnesses of Crime
form is issued (DD2701).
(4) Advise the victim that they have the option to have a Victim Support Person during any
interview. Support persons are not to be involved in the interview process or in prompting
the victim during the interview process. If the victim requests a support person, make every
reasonable effort to ensure that the support person is present during any interview or medical
procedure. However, agents should not unduly delay investigative action until the arrival of
a support person.
(5) If no qualified medical personnel exist in the local community to provide forensic rape
exams/analysis, request assistance from MLC.
(6) Ensure all agents attend mandatory annual training on use of this Instruction, which shall be
provided or coordinated by the EAPC.
g. Command Chaplain shall:
(1) Provide and/or coordinate appropriate spiritual care and/or referral services if requested by
the victim.
(2) Participate appropriately in command climate stabilization responses.
(3) Ensure all chaplains attend mandatory annual training on use of this Instruction, which shall
be provided or coordinated by the EAPC.
h. Victim Support Person shall:
(1) Provide emotional support and assistance to the victim as needed/requested (e.g., accompany
to interviews, medical procedures, contact Chaplain, family, etc). The support person is
NOT to function in the role of counselor or investigator, nor participate during an
investigative interview or counseling session.
(2) Provide assistance to the victim by offering to and/or helping to secure basic needs (e.g.,
provide clothing to wear from hospital, arrange transportation, contact family member/friend,
etc., as requested by victim).
(3) Make follow-up telephone contact(s) with the victim to provide emotional support and to
determine if additional referral services are requested. Also assist the victim with contacting
and scheduling follow-up counseling appointments.
(4) Attend mandatory annual training, on use of this Instruction, which shall be provided or
coordinated by the EAPC.
i. Commanders of Maintenance and Logistics Command shall:
(1) Ensure that all notifications have been made to the appropriate EAPC, CGIS, and involved
commands by a Judge Advocate.
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