ALCOAST 234/21 - JUN 2021 COMMAND AUTHORITY TO GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

R 291430Z JUN 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 234/21
SSIC 1754
SUBJ:  COMMAND AUTHORITY TO GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR
VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
A. Sexual Assault Prevention Response and Recovery (SAPRR)
Strategic Plan 2018-2022
B. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program,
COMDTINST M1754.10 (series)
C. Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions,
COMDTINST M1000.3 (series)
D. Officer Evaluation System Procedures Manual, PSCINST M1611.1
(series)
E. Enlistments, Evaluations and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2
(series)
F. Enlisted Evaluation System Procedures Manual PSCINST M1611.2
(series)
1. The Coast Guard continues to explore strategies that provide
flexibility for persons victimized by sexual assault that
facilitate a return to wellness. As each member's recovery is
different, Commands must have the administrative flexibility
required to support members as needed. This ALCOAST highlights the
administrative options within current policy that can be leveraged
by Commands to support a member to return to wellness after sexual
assault, REF (A).
2. Eligibility: The administrative tools outlined below are
applicable to members who file an Unrestricted Report in
accordance with REF (B) and who complete Coast Guard Form 6095.
Due to the confidential nature of a restricted report, members
who file a restricted report are not eligible to use these tools.
3. Officer guidance: Chapter 5.G of REF (C) and Chapter 4.E.2.g
and 4.F.2.f of REF (D) outline how to document instances when a
Reported-On Officer is "Not Observed" for a portion or entirety
of a marking period. Discussion between the member, the rating
chain and COMDT (PSC-OPM-3) would determine the best course of
action based on the circumstances. For additional guidance on
completing an OER with "Not Observed" marks, or a Continuity OER
for a member not observed for the entirety of a marking period,
contact COMDT (PSC-OPM-3) Officer Evaluations Branch, at:
HQS-SMB-PSC-OPM@uscg.mil.
4. Enlisted guidance: In accordance with REFs (E) and (F) there
are circumstances that may limit a member's opportunity to perform
normally prescribed duties. In these cases, there may be performance
restrictions from a treatment plan imposed by a medical authority.
Commands, in consultation with appropriate health care providers,
should establish a reasonable expectation of performance in the
member's current circumstances which may include but is not limited
to: a different work environment, restructuring/reassigning duties,
or reduced work hours. In all cases, members should not receive
preferential treatment nor receive adverse evaluations solely for
these circumstances. In situations where a member is not observed
due to a care plan (e.g. inpatient care or sick leave for extended
periods) and it is impossible to evaluate a member, Commands may
submit a request to waive the entire period. For assistance with
administering enlisted evaluations where members have a limited
opportunity to perform or enlisted evaluations waiver requests,
contact COMDT (PSC-EPM-3), Enlisted Evaluations, at:
HQS-SMB-CGPSC-EPM-3-Evaluations@uscg.mil. 
5. It is prohibited to include comments on any correspondence
relating to, or regarding, the member's filing of a report of
sexual assault, receiving support services, and/or participating
in the investigative process or judicial proceedings.
6. For assistance with documenting extended absences in an OER,
contact COMDT (PSC OPM-3) at: HQS-SMB-PSC-OPM@uscg.mil. For Sexual
Assault Prevention, Response and Recovery (SAPRR) questions please
contact the SAPRR Program Manager, Ms. Michelle Underwood at:
Michelle.A.Underwood@uscg.mil.
7. Dr. D.M. Navarro, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources (CG-1), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.