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SHARP Essay

Inform learners they will write a two-page (maximum) essay addressing actual SHARP issues from your environment – unit, organization, or Army – and making recommendations on how all leaders at all levels can implement potential solutions. The winner will be selected by the commandant and recognized with a certificate of achievement and coin during graduation.  

Title: “Why does the number of sexual assaults continue to increase throughout your Army?”

I. Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)

A. Opening statement

B. Background information

C. Purpose statement

II. Body (2-4 paragraphs)

A. (Point A) Why does sexual assault occur? Include supporting evidence.

B. (Point B) Does our current approach to training reduce (or not reduce) the risk of sexual assault and harassment? (Could be tied to point A)

C. (Point C) Supporting topic & evidence to support your main point.

D. (Point D) How do we end sexual violence in the military?

III. Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs)

A. Summarize the main points.

B. Make a strong, memorable final statement.

NOTES:

• Essay must be 1-2 pages in length (title page does not count as a page).

• Essay is an individual activity (although peer editing is allowed).

• Essay must contain two references (ARs, personal interviews, peer review articles, etc.).

Pre-Readings

Read: 

AR 600-20, Army Command Policy , (Chapter 6 and Chapter 7)

DODD 6495.01 , Incorporating Change 3 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program, 11 April 2017

DODI 6495.02 , Incorporating Change 3 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Procedures, 24 May 2017

Army Directive 2014-20

Scan:

DODI 1020.03 , Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces, 8 February 2018

DODD 7050.06 , Military Whistleblower Protection, 17 April 2015

References & Resources

References

AR 600-20, Army Command Policy

Army Directive 2014-20

DODD 6495.01, Incorporating Change 3 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program

DODI 6495.02, Incorporating Change 3 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Procedures

DODI 1020.03, Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces

DODD 7050.06, Military Whistleblower Protection