Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1754.10B
If the victim is an Active Duty member or a Reserve member under
Victim is
Active Duty or
orders, the following steps shall be followed by the command.
Reserve
Under Orders
Detailed information on specific actions to take is found in
COMDTINST 1754.10B.
Step
Command Action
1
Ensure safety of victim.
2
Contact CGIS immediately.
Only CGIS is permitted to investigate rape and sexual
assault cases within the Coast Guard.
3
Assign, if requested by member, a Victim Support Person to
accompany member at all times, when possible.
4
Do not permit member to change clothes or shoes,
shower, wash hands or brush teeth if within first 24
hours.
5
Contact an EAPC to report and assist with appropriate
resource referrals for victim support and perpetrator as
applicable.
6
Seek medical attention for the victim.
CGIS will facilitate immediate forensic medical
examination at the nearest medical facility that treats
survivors of sexual assault. If the victim shows no
outward physical injuries, he/she must still seek
medical examination for diagnosis and treatment of
internal injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, and
possible pregnancies.
7
Inform servicing legal office.
Immediately reassign duties to different working areas and, if
8
possible, to a different location with a "no contact" order if
victim and accused work together.
9
Ensure Follow-up
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