Who has the authority to notify the victim's Commanding Officer after a report is made?

The Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) are designated individuals within the Navy's SAPR program who have the specific responsibility to ensure the proper handling of reports of sexual assault. When a report is made, SARCs play a crucial role in coordinating the response and support services for victims. They are assigned the authority and responsibility to notify the victim's Commanding Officer, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to maintain the victim's safety and respect their privacy while also fulfilling the reporting requirements of the command.

This notification process is integral to maintaining a line of communication between the victim and their command, as well as ensuring that the command can fulfill its obligations under military policy regarding sexual assault. By centralizing this function through SARCs, the Navy aims to provide a structured and supportive framework for victims, facilitating a more effective and sensitive response to incidents of sexual assault.