SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION

Restricted:
· SARC does not notify the chain of command.
· Victim advocate attends to victim's needs and provides supportive services.
· Victim receives medical care and counseling.
· Victim can initiate an unrestricted reporting decision at a later date. (Restricted reporting applies to active duty military only.)

Unrestricted:
· The chain of command is notified and begins a criminal investigation.
· Victim advocate attends to victim's needs and provides supportive services.
· Victim receives medical care and counseling.

Independent:
· If you notify law enforcement or your chain of command, the report is considered unrestricted.
· If you tell someone who subsequently notifies the chain of command, or if someone observes the assault and notifies command, the report is considered unrestricted and an investigation is launched.
· To preserve your right to restricted report, contact the SARC first.