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- Acronym
SHARP
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention
- Reference
SHARP and equal opportunity at the squad leader level
AR 600-20 governs both programs. A squad leader's job is to prevent, to know the reporting options, and to act immediately when something is reported, without conducting their own investigation.
- Board question
What does SHARP stand for, and what regulation governs it?
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention. It is governed by AR 600-52, the Army's first standalone SHARP regulation, which took effect in February 2025. Before that, SHARP was covered inside AR 600-20.
- Section
Leadership & Counseling
The leadership requirements model, developmental counseling that holds up, and the evaluation system from support form to senior rater box.
- AR 600-20Publication
Army Command Policy
AR 600-20 is the command policy regulation: chain of command, military discipline and conduct, prohibited relationships, equal opportunity, harassment prevention and response, and the commander's authority over Soldiers. It is the single regulation most often cited at boards and in adverse actions. It is revised frequently -- verify the current edition before quoting a paragraph.
- Board question
Who can a Soldier make a restricted report to?
A Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, a SHARP victim advocate, or a healthcare provider. Telling anyone else, including the chain of command or law enforcement, generally makes the report unrestricted.