Upon receipt of an unrestricted sexual assault report, which official coordinates the response and support for the survivor?

• A. Commanding Officer
• B. SARC
• C. Public Affairs Officer
• D. Legal Counsel

Answer: (B)

The central idea is that a dedicated advocate coordinates the survivor’s care and resources after an unrestricted report. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator leads the SAPR program’s response, bringing together medical evaluation, confidential advocacy, counseling, safety planning, and referrals, while acting as the liaison to command, medical, and legal partners. This ensures the survivor has a single, trusted point of contact who prioritizes their safety, privacy, and immediate and ongoing needs. The Commanding Officer handles overall command and safety, but the day-to-day coordination of survivor support rests with the SARC. Public Affairs handles communications, and Legal Counsel provides legal advice and rights information, not the coordinated survivor-support process.