Informing Prevention and Response Efforts
DoD SAPRO is committed to conducting comprehensive, accurate assessments of sexual assault in the military. SAPRO's dedication to scientifically-based, trauma-informed assessment methods are used to develop its reports on sexual assault in the military. The results of the reports are used to shape the Department's sexual assault prevention and response efforts.
SAPRO Reports
To help address the crime of sexual assault within the Military, the Department of Defense and the Military Services conduct comprehensive sexual assault assessments and issue reports. These reports include:
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies
Under each of the following tabs are the complete listings of DoD SAPR Reports in these categories:
- FY 23 Annual Report
- APY 22-23 MSA Report
- Annual Reports Archive
- MSA Reports Archive
- Report to the President
- Other Reports
- Strategies & Plans
The Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, Fiscal Year 2023 was provided to Congress on May 16, 2024. The data provided in the report serves as the foundation and catalyst for future sexual assault prevention, training, victim care, and accountability goals.
Upon the release of the FY23 Annual Report, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Mr. Vazirani issued a memorandum to senior DoD leadership directing Actions to Address and Prevent Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Military.
The Department of Defense released its sixteenth Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies (MSA) for Academic Program Year (APY) 2022-2023 on May 16, 2024.
The report on the three MSAs provides data on sexual harassment complaints and sexual assault reports involving cadets and/or midshipmen, as well as updates to policies, procedures, and processes implemented in response to sexual harassment and violence during the APY.
This archive represents Annual Reports on Sexual Assault in the Military issued in previous years. The corresponding research report by year can be found here.
- Fiscal Year 2022
- Actions to Address Memorandum
Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2022
Appendix A: Additional Accomplishments, Activities, and Outreach
Appendix B: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault
Appendix C: Metrics and Non-Metrics on Sexual Assault
Appendix D: Aggregate DoD Data Matrices
Appendix E: Safe Helpline Data
Appendix F: Sexual Harassment Assessment
Appendix G: Domestic Abuse-Related Sexual Assault
Appendix H: Child Sexual Abuse
Appendix I: Acronyms List
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army Report
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy Report
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force Report
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau Report
Annex 1: Men’s SAPR Communication Campaign Department of Defense Safe Helpline Evaluation
Annex 2: Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military, Implementation Update
FY22 Annual Report Fact Sheet
Consolidated FY22 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2021
- Actions to Address Memorandum
Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2021
Fact Sheet: FY 2021 Annual Report
Appendix A: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault
Appendix B: Metrics and Non-Metrics on Sexual Assault
Appendix C: Aggregate Data Matrices
Appendix D: Safe Helpline Data
Appendix E: Sexual Harassment Assessment
Appendix F: Domestic Abuse-Related Sexual Assault
Appendix G: Child Sexual Abuse
Appendix H: Acronyms List
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army Report
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy Report
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force Report
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau Report
Annex 1: 2021 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Military Members Overview Report
Annex 2: 2021 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Response Personnel Overview Report
Annex 3: Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military Implementation Overview
Consolidated FY21 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2020
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2020
Appendix A: Additional Accomplishments, Activities, and Outreach
Appendix B: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault
Appendix C: Metrics and Non-Metrics on Sexual Assault
Appendix D: Aggregate Data Matrices
Appendix E: Safe Helpline Data
Appendix F: Sexual Harassment Assessment
Appendix G: Domestic Abuse-Related Sexual Assault
Appendix H: Child Sexual Abuse
Appendix I: Acronyms List
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army Report
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy Report
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force Report
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau Report
Annex 1: Status of Restricted Reporting for DoD Federal Civilian Employee Victims of Sexual Assault
Consolidated FY20 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2019
- Actions to Address Memorandum
Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2019
Appendix A: Additional Accomplishments, Activities, and Outreach
Appendix B: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault
Appendix C: Metrics and Non-Metrics on Sexual Assault
Appendix D: Aggregate Data Matrices
Appendix E: Safe Helpline Data
Appendix F: Sexual Harassment Assessment
Appendix G: Domestic Abuse-Related Sexual Assault
Appendix H: Child Sexual Abuse
Appendix I: Acronyms List
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army Report
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy Report
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force Report
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau Report
Annex 1: 2019 Military Service Gender Relations Focus Groups Overview Report
Annex 2: 2019 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members Overview Report
Consolidated FY19 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2018
- Actions to Address Memorandum
Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2018
Appendix A: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strategic Plan Highlights
Appendix B: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault
Appendix C: Metrics and Non-Metrics on Sexual Assault
Appendix D: Aggregate Data Matrices
Appendix E: Safe Helpline Data
Appendix F: Sexual Harassment Assessment
Appendix G: Domestic Abuse-Related Sexual Assault
Appendix H: Child Sexual Abuse
Appendix I: Acronyms List
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army Report
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy Report
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force Report
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau Report
Annex 1: 2018 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members Report
Consolidated FY18 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2017
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2017
Appendix A: SAPR Fiscal Year 2017 Strategic Goal Highlights
Appendix B: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault
Appendix C: Metrics and Military Justice Indicators on Sexual Assault
Appendix D: Fiscal Year 2017 Aggregate Data Matrices
Appendix E: Safe Helpline Data
Appendix F: Sexual Harassment Assessment
Appendix G: Domestic Abuse-Related Sexual Assault
Appendix H: Acronyms List
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau
Annex 1: Office of People Analytics 2017 Military Service Gender Relations Focus Group Report
Annex 2: 2017 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members Report
Annex 3: 2016-2017 Military Investigation and Justice Experience Survey
Consolidated FY17 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2016
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2016
Appendix A: FY16 Line of Effort Highlights
Appendix B: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault
Appendix C: Metrics and Non-Metrics on Sexual Assault
Appendix D: FY16 Aggregate Data Matrices
Appendix E: Implementation Status of Sections of NDAA for FY16 Pertaining to SAPR
Appendix F: Status of Secretary of Defense Initiatives
Appendix G: Safe Helpline Data
Appendix H: Sexual Harassment Data
Appendix I: Special Analysis on Social Media
Appendix J: Domestic Abuse-Related Sexual Assault
Appendix K: Acronyms List
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau
Annex 1: 2016 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members Report
Annex 2: 2016 Military Investigation and Justice Experience Survey Report
Consolidated FY16 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2015
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2015
Appendix A: Fiscal Year 2015 Line of Effort Highlights
Appendix B: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault
Appendix C: Metrics and Non-Metrics on Sexual Assault
Appendix D: FY15 Aggregate Data Matrices
Appendix E: Implementation Status of Sections of NDAA for FY15 Pertaining to SAPR
Appendix F: Status of Secretary of Defense Initiatives
Appendix G: Safe Helpline Data
Appendix H: Summary of Charges to DoDI 6495.02
Appendix I: Domestic Abuse Related Sexual Assault
Appendix J: Acronyms List
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau
Annex 1: DMDC 2015 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members Report
Annex 2: DMDC 2015 Focus Groups of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Report
Annex 3: DMDC 2015 Military Investigation and Justice Experience Survey Report
Annex 4: DMDC 2015 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Related Responders Report
Consolidated FY15 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2014
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2014
Appendix A: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault
Appendix B: Metrics on Sexual Assault
Appendix C: Male Victims of Sexual Assault
Appendix D: FY14 Aggregate Data Matrices
Appendix E: Public Laws
Appendix F: Safe Helpline Data
Appendix G: List of Acronyms
Appendix H: FY14 NDAA Requirement Implementation Status
Appendix I: Status of Secretary of Defense Initiatives at a Glance
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau
Consolidated FY14 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2013
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2013
Appendix A: Public Laws Governing the Report
Appendix B: DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Overview
Appendix C: List of Acronyms
Appendix D: FY13 Aggregate Data Matrices
Enclosure 1: DoD SAPR Strategic Plan
Enclosure 2: Department of the Army
Enclosure 3: Department of the Navy
Enclosure 4: Department of the Air Force
Enclosure 5: National Guard Bureau
Consolidated FY13 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military - Fiscal Year 2012
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2012
Appendix A: Public Laws Governing the Report
Appendix B: DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Overview
Appendix C: List of Acronyms
Appendix D: FY12 Aggregate Data Matrices
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau
Enclosure 5: Report on Department of Defense Policy Required by Section 578, FY13 NDAA
Annex A: 2012 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members
Annex B: 2012 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Reserve Component Members
Annex C: 2012 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Response Coordinators
Annex D: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Violence Among Active Duty Women and Wives of Active Duty Men – Comparisons with Women in U.S. General Population, 2010 – Technical Report - Fiscal Year 2011
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2011
Appendix A: Public Laws Governing the Report
Appendix B: DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Overview
Appendix C: List of Acronyms
Appendix D: FY09 and FY10 Reports, Dispositions, and Punishments
Appendix E: FY11 Aggregate Data Matrices
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force
Enclosure 4: National Guard Bureau - Fiscal Year 2010
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, FY 2010
Appendix A: Public Laws Governing the Report
Appendix B: "Hurts One. Affects All.” Social Marketing Campaign Poster
Appendix C: DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Overview
Appendix D: CENTCOM Memorandum: Results of Deputy Secretary of Defense Directed Regulatory Review
Appendix E: SAPR IPT Charter
Appendix F: Working IPT Charter
Appendix G: SAPR Line of Courage Pictures
Appendix H: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Memorandum
Appendix I: List of Acronyms
Enclosure 1: Department of the Army
Enclosure 2: Department of the Navy
Enclosure 3: Department of the Air Force - Fiscal Year 2009
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assaults in the Military Services, FY 2009
Tab A: Department of the Army Report
Tab B: Department of the Navy Report
Tab C: Department of the Air Force Report
Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military Summary
Fiscal Year 2009 Accomplishments - Fiscal Year 2008
- Fiscal Year 2008 Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
Appendix A: Sexual Assault Offense Investigation Flow Chart Definitions
Appendix B: Sexual Assault Investigation Flow Chart
Appendix C: Data Matrices
Appendix D: List of Acronyms
Appendix E: Laws Governing the Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
Tab 4: Army FY08 Annual Report
Tab 5: Navy and Marine Corps FY08 Annual Report
Tab 6: Air Force FY08 Annual Report
Tab 7: FY08 Case Synopses - Fiscal Year 2007
- Fiscal Year 2007 Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
Department of the Army Report
Department of the Navy and Marine Corps Report
Department of the Air Force Report - Fiscal Year 2006
- Calendar Year 2006 Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
Department of the Army Report
Department of the Navy and Marine Corps Report
Department of the Air Force Report - Fiscal Year 2005
- Calendar Year 2005 Report – Sexual Offenses Involving Members of the Armed Forces
- Fiscal Year 2004
- Calendar Year 2004 Report – Sexual Offenses Involving Members of the Armed Forces
The report on the three military service academies (MSAs) provides data on sexual assault reports and sexual harassment complaints involving cadets and/or midshipmen, as well as updates to policies, procedures, and processes implemented in response to sexual harassment and violence during the academic program year (APY).
- Academic Program Year 2021-2022
- Actions to Address and Prevent Sexual Assault in the Military Service Academies
Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2021-2022
APY 21-22 MSA Report Fact Sheet
Appendix A: Army Self-Assessment of the United States Military Academy
Appendix B: Navy Self-Assessment of the United States Naval Academy
Appendix C: Air Force Self-Assessment of the United States Air Force Academy
Appendix D: Statistical Data on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
Appendix E: Data Matrices and MSA Case Synopses
Appendix F: Acronym List
Appendix G: Office of People Analytics 2022 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey Executive Summary
Consolidated APY21-22 Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the MSAs - Academic Program Year 2020-2021
- Actions to Address Memorandum
Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2020-2021
APY20-21 MSA Report Fact Sheet
Appendix A: United States Military Academy Programmatic and Compliance Assessment Report
Appendix B: United States Naval Academy Programmatic and Compliance Assessment Report
Appendix C: United States Air Force Academy Programmatic and Compliance Assessment Report
Appendix D: Statistical Data on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
Appendix E: Aggregate Data Matrices and Military Service Academy Case Synopses
Appendix F: List of Acronyms
Appendix G: Office of People Analytics 2021 Academy Climate and Networking Study: Executive Summary
Consolidated APY20-21 Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the MSAs - Academic Program Year 2019-2020
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2019-2020
Appendix A: Army Self-Assessment of the United States Military Academy
Appendix B: Navy Self-Assessment of the United States Naval Academy
Appendix C: Air Force Self-Assessment of the United States Air Force Academy
Appendix D: Statistical Data on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
Appendix E: Aggregate Data Matrices and Military Service Academy Case Synopses
Appendix F: Department of Defense Memorandum to Congress: September 17, 2020
Appendix G: List of Acronyms
Consolidated APY19-20 Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the MSAs - Academic Program Year 2018-2019
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2018-2019
Appendix A: Army Compliance Assessment of the United States Military Academy
Appendix B: Navy Compliance Assessment of the United States Naval Academy
Appendix C: Air Force Compliance Assessment of the United States Air Force Academy
Appendix D: Statistical Data on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
Appendix E: Aggregate Data Matrices and Military Service Academy Case Synopses
Appendix F: List of Acronyms
Appendix G: Office of People Analytics 2019 Service Academy Gender Relations Focus Group Overview Report
Consolidated APY18-19 Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the MSAs - Academic Program Year 2017-2018
- Actions to Address Memorandum
Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2017-2018
Appendix A: United States Military Academy
Appendix B: United States Naval Academy
Appendix C: United States Air Force Academy
Appendix D: Statistical Data on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
Appendix E: APY17-18 Data Matrices and MSA Case Synopses
Appendix F: List of Acronyms
Enclosure 1: United States Military Academy Self-Assessment
Enclosure 2: United States Naval Academy Self-Assessment
Enclosure 3: United States Air Force Academy Self-Assessment
Annex 1: 2018 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey Report
Consolidated APY17-18 Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the MSAs - Academic Program Year 2016-2017
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2016-2017
Appendix A: United States Military Academy Specific Observations
Appendix B: United States Naval Academy Specific Observations
Appendix C: United States Air Force Academy Specific Observations
Appendix D: Statistical Data on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
Appendix E: APY 16-17 Aggregate Data Matrices and MSA Case Synopses
Appendix F: List of Acronyms
Appendix G: Office of People Analytics 2017 Academy Gender Relations Focus Groups Overview Report
Consolidated APY16-17 Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the MSAs - Academic Program Year 2015-2016
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2015-2016
Appendix A: DoD Assessment of the United States Military Academy
Appendix B: DoD Assessment of the United States Naval Academy
Appendix C: DoD Assessment of the United States Air Force Academy
Appendix D: Statistical Data on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
Appendix E: APY 15-16 Data Matrices and MSA Case Synopses
Appendix F: List of Acronyms
Enclosure 1: United States Military Academy Self-Assessment
Enclosure 2: United States Naval Academy Self-Assessment
Enclosure 3: United States Air Force Academy Self-Assessment
Annex 1: 2016 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey Report
Consolidated APY15-16 Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the MSAs - Academic Program Year 2014-2015
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2014-2015
Appendix A: United States Military Academy Compliance Assessment
Appendix B: United States Naval Academy Compliance Assessment
Appendix C: United States Air Force Academy Compliance Assessment
Appendix D: Statistical Data on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
Appendix E: APY 14-15 Aggregate Data Matrices and MSA Case Synopses
Appendix F: List of Acronyms
Enclosure 1: 2015 Service Academy Gender Relations Focus Groups: Overview Report
Consolidated APY14-15 Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the MSAs - Academic Program Year 2013-2014
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2013-2014
Appendix A: Statistical Data on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
Appendix B: Acronym Dictionary
Appendix C: Law Requesting Report
Appendix D: Policy and Report References
Appendix E: Data Matrices
Appendix F: Overview of Sexual Harassment Compliant Process
Appendix G: Lines of Effort
Enclosure 1: United States Military Academy Self-Assessment
Enclosure 2: United States Naval Academy Self-Assessment
Enclosure 3: United States Air Force Academy Self-Assessment
Consolidated APY13-14 Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the MSAs - Academic Program Year 2012-2013
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2012-2013
United States Military Academy
United States Naval Academy
United States Air Force Academy
Appendix A: Acronym Dictionary
Appendix B: Law Requesting Report
Appendix C: Policy and Report References
Appendix D: Data Matrices - Academic Program Year 2011-2012
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2011-2012
Appendix A: Acronym Dictionary
Appendix B: Law Requesting Report
Appendix C: Data Matrices
Enclosure 1: United States Military Academy Self-Assessment
Enclosure 2: United States Naval Academy Self-Assessment
Enclosure 3: United States Air Force Academy Self-Assessment - Academic Program Year 2010-2011
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2010-2011
United States Military Academy
United States Naval Academy
United States Air Force Academy
Appendix A: Acronym Dictionary
Appendix B: Law Requesting Report
Appendix C: Law, Policy and Report References
Appendix D: Data Matrices - Academic Program Year 2009-2010
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2009-2010
Tab A: USMA Report
Tab B: USNA Report
Tab C: USAFA Report - Academic Program Year 2008-2009
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2008-2009
Appendix 1: Laws Related to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) in the Military
Appendix 2: Law, Policy and Report References
Appendix 3: Department of Defense Definitions
Appendix 4: Abbreviations - Academic Program Year 2007-2008
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2007-2008
- Academic Program Year 2006-2007
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2006-2007
Appendix 1: Laws Related to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response in the Military
Appendix 2: Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel & Readiness) Memorandum: Annual Report of the U.S. Military Service Academies
Appendix 3: Defense Manpower Data Center Service Academy 2007 Gender Relations Focus Groups Report
Appendix 4: Sexual Harassment Reporting Charts
Appendix 5: Law, Policy and Report References
Appendix 6: Department of Defense Definitions
Appendix 7: Abbreviations - Academic Program Year 2005-2006
- Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, APY 2005-2006
In December 2013, President Barack Obama directed the Department of Defense to prepare a comprehensive report detailing major improvements in the prevention of and response to sexual assault in the military, including reforms to the military justice system.
In response, the Department prepared a report detailing its proactive and comprehensive approach, issued in November 2014. Find the Report, its appendices, enclosures and annexes below as individual documents for convenient access. For an Executive Summary of the Report, click here.
Reports of Sexual Assault Received at Military Installations and Combat Areas of Interest by Fiscal Year
This report contains information about non-intimate partner-related adult sexual assault reports made at military installations throughout the world.
The Report for Sexual Assault Received at Military Installations and Combat Areas of Interest by Fiscal Year (FY17-20) can be found here.
Previous Reports
The fiscal year 2013 – 2016 report can be found here.
Special Victims Capability Report
The Special Victims Capability (SVC) Report describes the plans and timelines for establishing special victims capabilities in each Military Department, along with an assessment of those plans and timelines for certain special victim offenses including sexual assault.
- Special Victims Capability Report - Dec. 12, 2013
This report outlines how the established Special Victims Capability will enable the Department of Defense to deliver a distinct, recognizable group of professionals collaborating to provide effective, timely, and responsive worldwide victim support, and a capability to investigate and prosecute allegations of certain special victim offenses including domestic abuse, child abuse and sexual assault. The report fulfills a requirement in the National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, section 573 of Public Law 112-239.
Retaliation Strategy & Plan
The DoD Retaliation Prevention and Response Strategy: Regarding Sexual Assault and Harassment Reports, linked here, outlined five issue areas that identified how the Department and the Military Services will prevent and respond to retaliation related to reports of sexual assault or complaints of sexual harassment.
The Department released the accompanying DoD Retaliation Prevention and Response Implementation Plan, here, which details how DoD and the Military Services, to include the National Guard Bureau (NGB), will execute tasks in the identified issue areas and institutionalize a comprehensive and consistent approach to retaliation prevention and response across the Department related to reports of sexual assault and complaints of sexual harassment. Moving forward, the Military Services will align their Service retaliation prevention and response strategic policies and plans with the RPRS and this implementation plan.
Men's SAPR Plan
Sexual assault destroys unit cohesion and threatens the readiness of our troops by eroding bonds of trust that make our military strong and effective. The Department released the DoD Plan to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Assault of Military Men to ensure its existing programs and services meet the needs of all Service members.