Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1754.10B
Rape/Sexual Assault Protocol Checklist
Area and district commanders; commanders of maintenance and
Who This Is
logistic commands; commanding officers of headquarters units;
For
assistant commandants for directorates, Judge Advocate General, and
special staff offices at Headquarters; Superintendent, U.S. Coast
Guard Academy; commanding officers and officers in charge shall be
thoroughly familiar with this protocol.
This guide instructs units on the protocol for responding to rape and
Purpose
sexual assault allegations. These procedures pertain to both alleged
victim and alleged perpetrator and include reporting requirements and
continuity of care (both physical and emotional).
Definitions pertinent to rape and sexual assault are listed at the end of
Definitions
this document.
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The following reference information discusses reporting and
Reference
responding to rape and alleged sexual assault.
Information
You Will
REPORTING AND RESPONDING TO RAPE AND SEXUAL
Need
ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS, COMDTINST 1754.10B
MANDATORY REPORTING OF INCIDENTS TO COAST
GUARD INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE AND REQUESTING
INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE, COMDTINST 5520.5 (series)
Active duty personnel, who have knowledge that a rape or sexual
Responsibility
to Report
assault has occurred, must report this information to their command.
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Commanding Officers/Officers in Charge are required to take prompt
Command
action upon learning of a reported rape or sexual assault.
Action
Specific actions are listed on the following pages for reports of
rape/sexual assault when the victim is:
1. an active duty or reserve member under orders; or
2. a Coast Guard Family Member or Civilian Employee.
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