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June 6, 2025 23 mins

In this episode, we aren't going to just ask and answer a bunch of questions about AR 600-52. No, we are going to focus on questions that are at a difficulty level that every PV2 should be able to answer.

The episode is broken into 4 chapters:

The Pre-Test

The Lesson

The Re-Test

Repetition

Feel free to jump into the Pre-Test, and if you know everything, skip to the next difficulty level. If you want to know more about a question, stick around for the Lesson, where we will teach you what everything means. Then we'll re-evaluate at the Re-Test, and help you have it down consciously and sub-consciously in the Repetition chapter.

The questions we are going over are:

What does I AM stand for?

How is sexual harassment defined in AR 600-52?

What are the two primary responsibilities of the SHARP Program?

How is sexual assault defined in AR 600-52?

Can a restricted report be changed to unrestricted?

What is the DoD Safe Helpline, and how should soldiers be made aware of it?

What are the different categories of Sexual Harassment?

What are the Types of Sexual Harassment?

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(00:00):
Welcome to the Board Questions Podcast, where you can study for
your promotion or Soldier of theMonth board while driving,
commuting, or playing video games.
Today we will be focusing on questions about the SHARP
program that every E2 Private Second Class and above should
know shortly after arriving at their first unit.
Each of these episodes will start with a pretest chapter,

(00:22):
and if you confidently answer every question, move on to the
next most difficult episode and test yourself there.
If you didn't stick around and start the lesson chapter where
we will teach you each of the answers in the lesson phase.
Then the retest chapter will give you a chance to try again.
If you want to solidify your answers subconsciously, the

(00:43):
repetition chapter will repeat the questions and answers, and
you can solidify what you've just learned by repeating them
out loud. Let's get started with the
pretest, the Pretest chapter. Question 9.
What does IM stand for? Intervene.
Act, motivate. Question 10.

(01:06):
How is sexual harassment definedin AR 600 to 52?
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conductof a sexual nature that affects
work or creates A hostile environment.
Question 11. What are the two primary
responsibilities of the SHARP program?

(01:28):
Prevention and response. Question 12.
How is sexual assault defined inAR 600 to 52?
Criminal, intentional sexual contact by force, threats,
intimidation, abuse of authority, or without consent.
Includes offenses like rape and aggravated sexual contact under

(01:50):
the UCMJ. Question 13 Can a restricted
report be changed to unrestricted?
Yes, at the request of the victim.
Once converted, it cannot revertback.
Question 14. What is the DoD Safe Helpline
and how should soldiers be made aware of it?

(02:13):
The DoD Safe Helpline is ADOD resource providing crisis
intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting
callers to the nearest SARC and other resources.
Soldiers should be made aware ofit through marketing materials
and other communications and outreach products, and it should
be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites,

(02:33):
installation websites, and media, and unit home pages.
Question 15. What are the different
categories of sexual harassment?Verbal 2.
Nonverbal 3. Physical contact.
Question 16 What are the types of sexual harassment, quid pro

(02:56):
quo, and hostile environment? The lesson chapter If you feel
confident in your answers in thepretest, skip this episode and
move on to the next episode where the questions will be a
little harder. If you want to learn more, let's
dive into the lesson chapter. We will ask the question again,
give you the answer, and then explain why that is the correct

(03:19):
answer and what it actually means for you, the soldier.
Question 9 What does IM stand for?
Intervene, act motivate I am stands for intervene, act
motivate 3 actions every soldieris empowered and expected to
take in order to prevent sexual harassment and assault.

(03:40):
Intervene when you see a situation developing that could
lead to sexual misconduct. Act with purpose, whether it's
confronting behavior, supportingA peer, or reporting an
incident. Motivate others to uphold the
Army values by setting a visiblestandard of dignity and respect.
Question 10. How is sexual harassment defined

(04:02):
in AR 600 to 52? Unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature that affects work or creates A hostile
environment. Sexual harassment is defined as
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conductof a sexual nature that affects

(04:25):
a person's job, interferes with their performance, or creates an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
The keyword is unwelcome. Even if no harm was intended, if
the behavior is unwanted and sexual in nature, it may
qualify. This definition ensures the
focus remains on the impact of the victim, not the intent of

(04:45):
the offender. Question 11.
What are the two primary responsibilities of the SHARP
program? Prevention and response?
The SHARP Sexual Harassment slash Assault Response and
Prevention program has 2 core missions, Prevention and
response. Prevention means educating the

(05:05):
force, promoting respectful climates, and stopping behaviors
before they escalate. Response means ensuring victims
have access to timely, confidential, and effective
services, including advocacy, reporting options, and medical
care. The dual approach ensures both
the reduction of incidents and compassionate care when

(05:26):
incidents occur. Question 12.
How is sexual assault defined inAR 600 to 52?
Criminal intentional sexual contact by force, threats,
intimidation, abuse of authority, or without consent.
Includes offenses like rape and aggravated sexual contact under

(05:46):
the UCMJ. Sexual assault as defined under
Army policy, specifically in line with DoD and UCMJ
standards, involves intentional sexual contact characterized by
use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of
authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
This includes rape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual

(06:10):
contact, and attempts to commit these offenses.
Consent must be given freely andknowingly.
If someone is asleep, incapacitated, or coerced,
consent is not present. Understanding this definition is
crucial because it reflects the criminal nature of the act and
ensures perpetrators are held accountable.
Question 13. Can a restricted report be

(06:33):
changed to unrestricted? Yes, at the request of the
victim. Once converted, it cannot revert
back. Yes.
A restricted report, which allows a soldier to report an
assault confidentially to SARCVAor healthcare provider without
triggering an investigation, canlater be changed to an

(06:53):
unrestricted report if the victim chooses.
Once this change is made, it cannot be undone.
This option gives survivors control over their healing and
reporting process while preserving access to support
services from the start. Question 14 What is the DoD Safe
Helpline and how should soldiersbe made aware of it?

(07:16):
The DoD Safe Helpline is ADOD resource providing crisis
intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting
callers to the nearest SARC and other resources.
Soldiers should be made aware ofit through marketing materials
and other communications and outreach products, and it should
be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites,

(07:36):
installation websites and media,and unit home pages.
The DoD Safe Helpline is a 24/7 confidential resource for
victims of sexual assault. It provides crisis intervention,
connects victims with local Sarks, and offers anonymous
support. To ensure all soldiers know this
resource exists, leaders must advertise it using posters,

(07:58):
social media, installation websites and unit home pages.
Visibility is key. If the number isn't seen, it
isn't useful. It must be part of the unit's
communication strategy so soldiers always know where to
turn. Question 15.
What are the different categories of sexual harassment?

(08:20):
Verbal 2. Nonverbal 3.
Physical contact Sexual harassment can be expressed in
three forms verbal, such as inappropriate jokes or sexual
comments, nonverbal, like suggestive looks or gestures,
and physical contact, including touching, padding, or any
unwanted contact. Teaching these categories help

(08:43):
soldiers recognize behavior theymight not have considered
harassment and reinforces the importance of respecting
boundaries. Question 16.
What are the types of sexual harassment?
Quid pro quo and hostile environment.
There are two main types, quid pro quo and hostile environment.

(09:04):
Quid pro quo means this for thatwhere a person in power demands
sexual favors in exchange for job benefits or favorable
treatment. A hostile environment, on the
other hand, is created when sexual behavior or comments are
so frequent or severe that they interfere with a person's work
or create an intimidating setting.
Recognizing both help soldiers understand that harassment isn't

(09:27):
just about power, it's also about patterns of behavior that
damage morale and readiness. The Retest Chapter Now that we
have learned each topic, let's go over our answers in this
retest chapter to make sure you got it.
Question 9. What does IM stand for?
Intervene, act, Motivate. Question 10.

(09:51):
How is sexual harassment definedin AR 600 to 52?
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conductof a sexual nature that affects
work or creates A hostile environment.
Question 11. What are the two primary
responsibilities of the SHARP program?

(10:13):
Prevention and response. Question 12 How is sexual
assault defined in AR 600 to 52?Criminal, intentional sexual
contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of
authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and
aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.

(10:36):
Question 13. Can a restricted report be
changed to unrestricted? Yes, at the request of the
victim, once converted it cannotrevert back.
Question 14. What is the DoD Safe Helpline
and how should soldiers be made aware of it?
The DoD Safe Helpline is ADOD resource providing crisis

(11:00):
intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting
callers to the nearest SARC and other resources.
Soldiers should be made aware ofit through marketing materials
and other communications and outreach products, and it should
be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites,
installation websites, and media, and unit home pages.

(11:21):
Question 15. What are the different
categories of sexual harassment?Verbal 2.
Nonverbal 3. Physical contact.
Question 16. What are the types of sexual
harassment, quid pro quo and hostile environment?
The repetition chapter. If it took you a second to

(11:44):
answer those questions, would recommend staying around for a
rapid fire repetition of the questions.
Feel free to move on to the nextdifficulty anytime you feel like
you have this down. Question 9.
What does IM stand for? Intervene, act, motivate.
Question 10. How is sexual harassment defined

(12:06):
in AR 600 to 52? Unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature that affects work or creates A hostile
environment. Question 11.
What are the two primary responsibilities of the SHARP
program? Prevention and response?

(12:27):
Question 12. How is sexual assault defined in
AR 600 to 52? Criminal, intentional sexual
contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of
authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and
aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.

(12:48):
Question 13. Can a restricted report be
changed to unrestricted? Yes, at the request of the
victim. Once converted, it cannot revert
back. Question 14 What is the DoD Safe
Helpline and how should soldiersbe made aware of it?
The DoD Safe Helpline is ADOD resource providing crisis

(13:10):
intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting
callers to the nearest SARC and other resources.
Soldiers should be made aware ofit through marketing materials
and other communications and outreach products, and it should
be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites,
installation websites, and mediaand unit home pages.

(13:31):
Question 15. What are the different
categories of sexual harassment?Verbal 2.
Nonverbal 3. Physical contact.
Question 16. What are the types of sexual
harassment? Quid pro quo and hostile
environment. Question 9.

(13:52):
What does IM stand for? Intervene, act, motivate.
Question 10. How is sexual harassment defined
in AR 600 to 52? Unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature that affects work or creates A hostile

(14:13):
environment. Question 11.
What are the two primary responsibilities of the SHARP
program? Prevention and response?
Question 12. How is sexual assault defined in
AR 600 to 52? Criminal, intentional sexual
contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of

(14:34):
authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and
aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.
Question 13. Can a restricted report be
changed to unrestricted? Yes, at the request of the
victim. Once converted, it cannot revert
back. Question 14 What is the DoD Safe

(14:59):
Helpline and how should soldiersbe made aware of it?
The DoD Safe Helpline is ADOD resource providing crisis
intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting
callers to the nearest SARC and other resources.
Soldiers should be made aware ofit through marketing materials
and other communications and outreach products, and it should

(15:19):
be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites,
installation websites, and mediaand unit home pages.
Question 15. What are the different
categories of sexual harassment?Verbal 2.
Nonverbal 3. Physical contact.
Question 16. What are the types of sexual

(15:41):
harassment? Quid pro quo and hostile
environment. Question 9.
What does IM stand for? Intervene, act, motivate.
Question 10. How is sexual harassment defined
in AR 600 to 52? Unwelcome sexual advances,

(16:01):
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature that affects work or creates A hostile
environment. Question 11.
What are the two primary responsibilities of the SHARP
program? Prevention and response?
Question 12. How is sexual assault defined in

(16:22):
AR 600 to 52? Criminal, intentional sexual
contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of
authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and
aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.
Question 13. Can a restricted report be
changed to unrestricted? Yes, at the request of the

(16:46):
victim. Once converted, it cannot revert
back. Question 14 What is the DoD Safe
Helpline and how should soldiersbe made aware of it?
The DoD Safe Helpline is ADOD resource providing crisis
intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting
callers to the nearest SARC and other resources.

(17:08):
Soldiers should be made aware ofit through marketing materials
and other communications and outreach products, and it should
be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites,
installation websites, and mediaand unit home pages.
Question 15. What are the different
categories of sexual harassment?Verbal 2.

(17:29):
Nonverbal 3. Physical contact.
Question 16. What are the types of sexual
harassment? Quid pro quo and hostile
environment. Question 9.
What does IM stand for? Intervene, act, motivate.
Question 10. How is sexual harassment defined

(17:53):
in AR 600 to 52? Unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature that affects work or creates A hostile
environment. Question 11.
What are the two primary responsibilities of the SHARP
program? Prevention and response?

(18:14):
Question 12. How is sexual assault defined in
AR 600 to 52? Criminal, intentional sexual
contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of
authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and
aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.

(18:34):
Question 13. Can a restricted report be
changed to unrestricted? Yes, at the request of the
victim. Once converted, it cannot revert
back. Question 14 What is the DoD Safe
Helpline and how should soldiersbe made aware of it?
The DoD Safe Helpline is ADOD resource providing crisis

(18:57):
intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting
callers to the nearest SARC and other resources.
Soldiers should be made aware ofit through marketing materials
and other communications and outreach products, and it should
be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites,
installation websites, and mediaand unit home pages.

(19:18):
Question 15. What are the different
categories of sexual harassment?Verbal 2.
Nonverbal 3. Physical contact.
Question 16. What are the types of sexual
harassment? Quid pro quo and hostile
environment. Question 9.

(19:39):
What does IM stand for? Intervene, act, motivate.
Question 10. How is sexual harassment defined
in AR 600 to 52? Unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature that affects work or creates A hostile

(19:59):
environment. Question 11.
What are the two primary responsibilities of the SHARP
program? Prevention and response?
Question 12. How is sexual assault defined in
AR 600 to 52? Criminal intentional sexual
contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of

(20:21):
authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and
aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.
Question 13. Can a restricted report be
changed to unrestricted? Yes, at the request of the
victim. Once converted, it cannot revert
back. Question 14 What is the DoD Safe

(20:45):
Helpline and how should soldiersbe made aware of it?
The DoD Safe Helpline is ADOD resource providing crisis
intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting
callers to the nearest SARC and other resources.
Soldiers should be made aware ofit through marketing materials
and other communications and outreach products, and it should

(21:05):
be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites,
installation websites, and mediaand unit home pages.
Question 15. What are the different
categories of sexual harassment?Verbal 2.
Nonverbal 3. Physical contact.
Question 16. What are the types of sexual

(21:28):
harassment? Quid pro quo and hostile
environment. Question 9.
What does IM stand for? Intervene, act, motivate.
Question 10. How is sexual harassment defined
in AR 600 to 52? Unwelcome sexual advances,

(21:48):
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature that affects work or creates A hostile
environment. Question 11.
What are the two primary responsibilities of the SHARP
program? Prevention and response?
Question 12. How is sexual assault defined in

(22:09):
AR 600 to 52? Criminal, intentional sexual
contact by force, threats, intimidation, abuse of
authority, or without consent. Includes offenses like rape and
aggravated sexual contact under the UCMJ.
Question 13. Can a restricted report be
changed to unrestricted? Yes, at the request of the

(22:32):
victim. Once converted, it cannot revert
back. Question 14 What is the DoD Safe
Helpline and how should soldiersbe made aware of it?
The DoD Safe Helpline is ADOD resource providing crisis
intervention and facilitating victim reporting by connecting
callers to the nearest SARC and other resources.

(22:55):
Soldiers should be made aware ofit through marketing materials
and other communications and outreach products, and it should
be posted on unit bulletin boards and social media sites,
installation websites, and mediaand unit home pages.
Question 15. What are the different
categories of sexual harassment?Verbal 2.

(23:16):
Nonverbal 3. Physical contact.
Question 16. What are the types of sexual
harassment? Quid pro quo and hostile
environment.
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