SAGR2022_Survey_12.20.21

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2022 Service Academy Gender Relations Survey

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Authority to Survey: The John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, Section 532 requires annual assessments of gender-related issues at the Military Service Academies (10 USC 481). DoD Service Academies are surveyed per DoDI 6495.02, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Procedures. Preparatory Schools are covered under 32 CFR Part 217. USCGA officials requested the Coast Guard be included, beginning in 2008, in order to evaluate and improve their programs addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment. Beginning in 2012, at the request of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), USMMA officials contracted with OPA to include USMMA in the Service Academy Gender Relations Survey and Focus Group efforts. Results for the USCGA and USMMA are reported separately from the DoD.

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

.	Which Service Academy/Preparatory School do you attend?

		United States Military Academy
		United States Military Academy Preparatory School
		United States Naval Academy
		United States Naval Academy Preparatory School
		United States Air Force Academy
		United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School
		United States Coast Guard Academy
		United States Merchant Marine Academy

.

Are you…?

Male

Female

.	What is your Class year (the year you will graduate from the Academy)?
		2022		2024
		2023		2025
		2026 (Preparatory School only)

Gender-related Experiences

In this section, you will be asked about several things that someone from your Academy might have done to you that were upsetting or offensive to you and that happened since June 2021.

When the questions say “someone from your Academy,” please include any person you have contact with as part of your Academy life. “Someone from your Academy” could be an officer or non-commissioned officer, fellow cadet or midshipman, civilian employee, or contractor. These persons can be Academy leadership, faculty, athletic department personnel, or support service staff.

These things may have occurred on- or off-duty or on- or off-campus. Please include them as long as the person who did them to you was someone from your Academy.

.	Since June 2021, did someone from your Academy repeatedly tell sexual “jokes” that made you uncomfortable, angry, or upset?

Yes

No  GO TO Q7

.	Did they continue this unwanted behavior after they knew that you or someone else wanted them to stop?
		Yes
		Not applicable, they did not know I or someone else wanted them to stop
		No

.	Do you think this was ever severe enough that most cadets/midshipmen at your Academy would have been offended by these jokes if they had heard them? If you aren’t sure, choose the best answer.
		Yes		No

.	Since June 2021, did someone from your Academy embarrass, anger, or upset you by repeatedly suggesting that you do not act like a cadet/midshipman of your gender is supposed to? For example, by calling you a fag or gay, a dyke or butch.

		Yes		No  GO TO Q10
.	Did they continue this unwanted behavior after they knew that you or someone else wanted them to stop?
		Yes
		Not applicable, they did not know I or someone else wanted them to stop
		No
.	Do you think this was ever severe enough that most cadets/midshipmen at your Academy would have been offended if someone had said these things to them? If you aren’t sure, choose the best answer.
		Yes		No

.	Since June 2021, did someone from your Academy display, show, or send sexually explicit materials like pictures or videos that made you uncomfortable, angry, or upset?

		Yes		No  GO TO Q13
.	Did they continue this unwanted behavior after they knew that you or someone else wanted them to stop?
		Yes
		Not applicable, they did not know I or someone else wanted them to stop
		No
.	Do you think this was ever severe enough that most cadets/midshipmen at your Academy would have been offended by seeing these sexually explicit materials? If you aren’t sure, choose the best answer.
		Yes		No

.	Since June 2021, did someone from your Academy repeatedly tell you about their sexual activities or make sexual gestures/body movements (for example, thrusting their pelvis or grabbing their crotch) in a way that made you uncomfortable, angry, or upset?

		Yes		No  GO TO Q16
.	Did they continue this unwanted behavior after they knew that you or someone else wanted them to stop?
		Yes
		Not applicable, they did not know I or someone else wanted them to stop
		No

.	Do you think this was ever severe enough that most cadets/midshipmen at your Academy would have been offended by hearing about these sexual activities or by having someone make sexual gestures/body movements (for example, thrusting their pelvis or grabbing their crotch)? If you aren’t sure, choose the best answer.
		Yes		No

.	Since June 2021, did someone from your Academy repeatedly ask you questions about your sex life or sexual interests that made you uncomfortable, angry, or upset?

		Yes		No  GO TO Q19
.	Did they continue this unwanted behavior after they knew that you or someone else wanted them to stop?
		Yes
		Not applicable, they did not know I or someone else wanted them to stop
		No
.	Do you think this was ever severe enough that most cadets/midshipmen at your Academy would have been offended if they had been asked these questions? If you aren’t sure, choose the best answer.
		Yes		No

.	Since June 2021, did someone from your Academy make repeated sexual comments about your appearance or body that made you uncomfortable, angry, or upset?

		Yes		No  GO TO Q22

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.	Did they continue this unwanted behavior after they knew that you or someone else wanted them to stop?
		Yes
		Not applicable, they did not know I or someone else wanted them to stop
		No
.	Do you think this was ever severe enough that most cadets/midshipmen at your Academy would have been offended if these remarks had been directed to them? If you aren’t sure, choose the best answer.
		Yes		No

.	Since June 2021, did someone from your Academy either take or share sexually suggestive pictures or videos of you when you did not want them to?

		Yes		No  GO TO Q25
.	Did this make you uncomfortable, angry, or upset?

Yes

No  GO TO Q25

.	Do you think that this was ever severe enough that most cadets/midshipmen at your Academy would have been offended if it happened to them? If you aren’t sure, choose the best answer.
		Yes		No

.	Since June 2021, did someone from your Academy make repeated attempts to establish an unwanted romantic or sexual relationship with you? This could range from repeatedly asking you out to asking you for sex or a “hookup.”

			Yes		No  GO TO Q29
	.	Did these attempts make you uncomfortable, angry, or upset?
			Yes		No  GO TO Q29
.		Did they continue this unwanted behavior after they knew that you or someone else wanted them to stop?

		Yes
		Not applicable, they did not know I or someone else wanted them to stop
		No

.	Do you think this was ever severe enough that most cadets/midshipmen at your Academy would have been offended by these unwanted attempts (Q25)? If you aren't sure, choose the best answer.

Yes

No

.	Since June 2021, did someone from your Academy repeatedly touch you in a way that made you uncomfortable, angry, or upset? This could include almost any unnecessary physical contact including hugs, shoulder rubs, or touching your hair, but would not usually include handshakes or routine uniform adjustments.
		Yes		No  GO TO Q32
.	Did they continue this unwanted behavior after they knew that you or someone else wanted them to stop?
		Yes
		Not applicable, they did not know I or someone else wanted them to stop
		No

.	Do you think this was ever severe enough that most cadets/midshipmen at your Academy would have been offended by this unnecessary touching? If you aren’t sure, choose the best answer.
		Yes		No

.

Since June 2021, has someone from your Academy (permanent party, civilian faculty/​staff, and/​or cadets/​midshipmen in leadership positions) made you feel as if you would get some benefit in exchange for doing something sexual? For example, they might hint that they would give you a good evaluation/​fitness report, a better cadet/​midshipman assignment, or better academic grade in exchange for doing something sexual. Something sexual could include talking about sex, undressing, sharing sexual pictures, or having some type of sexual contact.

		Yes		No  GO TO Q34

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.	What led you to believe that you would get a benefit if you agreed to do something sexual? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.
			Yes	No
	a.	They told you they would give you a reward or benefit for doing something sexual
	b.	They hinted you would get a reward or benefit for doing something sexual. For example, they reminded you about your evaluation/fitness report about the same time they expressed sexual interest.
	c.	Someone else told you they got benefits from this person by doing sexual things

.

Since June 2021, has someone from your Academy (permanent party, civilian faculty/staff, and/or cadets/midshipmen in leadership positions) made you feel as if you would get punished or treated unfairly at your Academy if you did not do something sexual? For example, they hinted that they would give you a bad evaluation/fitness report, a bad grade, or treat you badly if you were not willing to do something sexual. This could include being unwilling to talk about sex, undress, share sexual pictures, or have some type of sexual contact.

		Yes		No  GO TO Q36
.	What led you to believe you would get punished or treated unfairly at your Academy if you did not do something sexual? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	They told you you would be punished or treated unfairly if you did not do something sexual.
	b.	They hinted you would be punished or treated unfairly if you did not do something sexual. For example, they reminded you about your evaluation/fitness report near the same time that they expressed sexual interest.
	c.	Someone else told you they were punished or treated unfairly by this person for not doing something sexual.

.	Since June 2021, did you hear someone from your Academy say that someone of your gender is not as good as the opposite gender as a future officer, or that someone of your gender should be prevented from becoming a future officer?

		Yes				No  GO TO Q39
.	Do you think their beliefs about someone of your gender ever harmed or limited your cadet/midshipman career? For example, did they hurt your evaluation/fitness report, or affect your grades or chances for leadership positions?
		Yes				No
.	Was anyone who did this unwanted behavior in a position of authority/leadership over you (permanent party, civilian faculty/staff, and/or cadets/midshipmen in leadership positions)?
		Yes		No

.	Since June 2021, do you think someone from your Academy (permanent party, civilian faculty/staff, and/or cadets/midshipmen in leadership positions) mistreated, ignored, excluded, or insulted you because of your gender?

		Yes		No  GO TO Q41
.	Do you think this treatment ever harmed or limited your cadet/midshipman career? For example, did they hurt your evaluation/fitness report, or affect your grades or chances for leadership positions?
		Yes		No

If you answered “Yes” to ANY Q4 – Q40, continue to Q41. Otherwise  GO TO Q49.

GENDER-RELATED SITUATION WITH THE GREATEST EFFECT

The following questions ask about the unwanted situation that had the greatest effect on you. Before you continue, please choose the one unwanted situation since June 2021 that you consider to be the worst or most serious.

.	Who was the person(s) in this situation who did this to you? Mark one answer for each item.

	Don’t know
	No
	Yes
	a.	A fellow Academy student who was in a higher class year
	b.	A fellow Academy student who was in the same class year
	c.	A fellow Academy student who was in a lower class year
	d.	A fellow Academy student who was higher in the cadet/midshipman chain of command
	e.	A member of an intramural or club sports team at your Academy
	f.	A member of an intercollegiate (NCAA/Division I) sports team at your Academy
	g.	Academy military/uniformed faculty or staff
	h.	Academy civilian faculty or staff
	i.	A DoD/DHS/DOT person not affiliated with the Academy
	j.	A person not affiliated with DoD/DHS/DOT
	k.	Unknown person
	l.	USMMA ONLY. A person affiliated with the maritime industry

.	How many people did this to you? Mark one.

		One person
		More than one person
		Not sure

.	Was/Were this person(s)… Mark one.

		A man?
		A woman?
		A mix of men and women?
		Not sure?

.	Would you describe this situation as... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	Hazing? Hazing refers to so-called initiations or rites of passage in which individuals are subjected to physical or psychological harm to achieve status or be included in an organization
	b.	Bullying? Bullying refers to acts of aggression intended to single out individuals from their fellow cadets/​midshipmen or to exclude them from an organization

.	Thinking about this upsetting situation, did you discuss it with... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	The person(s) who did this to you?
	b.	Someone in your company/squadron?
	c.	Your friends or family outside of your company/squadron?
	d.	A chaplain, counselor, or medical person?
	e.	A Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) Officer, SARC, or SHARP Officer?

.	Did you make a complaint about this situation with/​to any authority or organization?

			Yes
			No  GO TO Q48
.		What actions were taken in response to your complaint? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.
					Yes	No
	a.			The situation was corrected
	b.			Your situation was/is being investigated
	c.			You were kept informed of what actions were being taken
	d.			You were encouraged to let it go or tough it out
	e.			Your situation was discounted or not taken seriously
	f.			Disciplinary action was taken against you
	g.			Disciplinary action was taken against the offender
	h.			Administrative action (e.g., non-judicial punishment) was taken against you
	i.			You were ridiculed or scorned
	j.			Some other action was taken
	k.			You don't know what happened

If you made a complaint  GO TO Q49. Otherwise, continue.

.	What were your reasons for not making a complaint about this situation? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	You thought it was not important enough to make a complaint
	b.	You did not know how to make a complaint
	c.	You felt uncomfortable making a complaint
	d.	You took care of the problem yourself by avoiding the person who harassed you
	e.	You took care of the problem yourself by confronting the person who harassed you
	f.	You took care of the problem yourself by forgetting about it and moving on
	g.	You did not think anything would be done
	h.	You thought making a complaint would take too much time and effort
	i.	You thought you would be labeled a troublemaker
	j.	You thought your evaluations or chances for leadership positions would suffer
	k.	You did not want people talking or gossiping about you
	l.	You thought it would hurt your reputation and standing
	m.	You did not want to hurt the career of the person(s) who did it
	n.	You did not want to bring undue attention or discredit on the Academy

UNWANTED SEXUAL Behaviors

Please read the following special instructions before continuing the survey.

Questions in this next section ask about unwanted sexual experiences of an abusive, humiliating, or sexual nature. These types of unwanted experiences may vary in severity. Some of them could be viewed as an assault. Others could be viewed as hazing or some other type of unwanted experience.

They can happen to both women and men.

Please include experiences even if you or others had been drinking alcohol, using drugs, or were intoxicated.

The following questions will ask you about situations that happened AFTER June 2021. You will have an opportunity to describe experiences that happened BEFORE June 2021 later in the survey.

.	Since June 2021, have you experienced any of the following intentional sexual contacts that were against your will or which occurred when you did not or could not consent in which someone... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	Sexually touched you (for example, intentional touching of genitalia, breasts, or buttocks, ), or made you sexually touch them?
	b.	Attempted to make you have sexual intercourse, but was not successful?
	c.	Made you have sexual intercourse?
	d.	Attempted to make you perform or receive oral sex, anal sex, or penetration by a finger or object, but was not successful?
	e.	Made you perform or receive oral sex, anal sex, or penetration by a finger or object?

If you answered “No” to Q49a through Q49e then  GO TO Q83.

.	Please give your best estimate of how many different times (on how many separate occasions) since June 2021, you had these unwanted experiences?

Times

.	Did the person(s) who did this to you... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	Do it for a sexual reason?
	b.	Do it to abuse or humiliate you?

.		Did the person(s) who did this to you... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.
				Yes	No
	a.		Use, or threaten to use, physical force to make you comply?
	b.		Threaten you (or someone else) in some other way such as using their position of authority or getting you in trouble with the authorities?
	c.		Do it while you were passed out, asleep, unconscious, or so drunk, high or drugged that you could not show them that you were unwilling?

UNWANTED SEXUAL CONTACT SITUATION WITH THE GREATEST EFFECT

The following questions ask about the unwanted situation that had the greatest effect on you since June 2021. Before you continue, please choose the one unwanted situation since June 2021 that you consider to be the worst or most serious.

.	Which of the following experiences happened during the situation you chose as the worst or most serious? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	Sexually touched you (for example, intentional touching of genitalia, buttocks, [breasts if you are a woman]), or made you sexually touch them?
	b.	Attempted to make you have sexual intercourse, but was not successful?
	c.	Made you have sexual intercourse?
	d.	Attempted to make you perform or receive oral sex, anal sex, or penetration by a finger or object, but was not successful?
	e.	Made you perform or receive oral sex, anal sex, or penetration by a finger or object?

Please continue to focus on this worst or most serious situation in the questions that follow.

.	How many people did this to you? Mark one.

		One person
		More than one person
		Not sure

.	Was/​Were this person(s)... Mark one.

		A man?
		A woman?
		A mix of men and women?
		Not sure?

.	At the time of the situation, was/​were the person(s) who did this to you... Mark all that apply.

		Someone you were currently dating?
		Someone you had previously dated?
		Someone you had a casual relationship with (for example, hooked up with)?
		Someone you knew from class or other activity?
		Someone you had just met?
		A stranger?

.	At the time of the situation, was/​were the person(s) who did this to you... Mark one answer for each item.

		Don’t know
		No
		Yes
	a.	A fellow Academy student who was in a higher class year?
	b.	A fellow Academy student who was in the same class year?
	c.	A fellow Academy student who was in a lower class year?
	d.	A fellow Academy student who was higher in the cadet/​midshipman chain of command?
	e.	A member of an intramural or club sports team at your Academy?
	f.	A member of an intercollegiate (NCAA/​Division I) sports team at your Academy?
	g.	Academy military/​uniformed faculty or staff?
	h.	Academy civilian faculty or staff?
	i.	A DoD/​DHS/​DOT person not affiliated with the Academy?
	j.	A person not affiliated with DoD/​DHS/​DOT?
	k.	Unknown person?
	l.	USMMA ONLY. A person affiliated with the maritime industry?

.	Have you ever communicated with the person(s) who did this to you via a dating application or website (such as Tinder, Hinge, OKCupid, or Grindr)? Regardless of whether or not you had communicated previously, you are not to blame for what happened.

		Yes
		No

.	Did the unwanted situation occur... Mark one answer for each item. If you have not been to these locations since June 2021 please mark “Not Applicable.”

		Not Applicable
		No
		Yes
	a.	On Academy grounds in a dormitory/​living area?
	b.	On Academy grounds not in a dormitory/​living area?
	c.	Off Academy grounds at a social event (for example, a party)?
	d.	Off Academy grounds at an Academy-sponsored event (for example, a sports team trip, conference, club event, or training)?
	e.	Off Academy grounds at the home of a sponsor or alumnus?
	f.	Off Academy grounds at the home of a faculty or staff member?
	g.	Some other location off Academy grounds?

.	When did the situation occur? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	During normal duty hours
	b.	After duty hours not on a weekend or holiday
	c.	After duty hours on a weekend or holiday
	d.	On leave
	e.	During summer experience/​training/​sea duty
	f.	On exchange to another Academy
	g.	USMMA ONLY. During maritime duty

.	At the time of this unwanted situation... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	Was there a cadet/midshipman present who stepped in to help you?
	b.	Was there a cadet/midshipman present who could have stepped in to help you, but did not?

.	Would you describe this situation as... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	Hazing? Hazing refers to so-called initiations or rites of passage in which individuals are subjected to physical or psychological harm to achieve status or be included in an organization
	b.	Bullying? Bullying refers to acts of aggression intended to single out individuals from their fellow cadets/​midshipmen or to exclude them from an organization

.	Did the person(s) who did this... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	Sexually harass you before this situation?
	b.	Stalk you before this situation?
	c.	Sexually assault you (that is, sexually touched you, attempted sex, or completed sex) before this situation?
	d.	Sexually harass you after this situation?
	e.	Stalk you after this situation?
	f.	Sexually assault you (that is, sexually touched you, attempted sex, or completed sex) after this situation?

.	At the time of this unwanted situation had you been drinking alcohol? Even if you had been drinking, it does not mean you are to blame for what happened.

		Yes
		No
		Not sure

.	Just prior to this unwanted situation... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	Did the person(s) who did this to you buy or give you alcohol to drink?
	b.	Do you think that you might have been given a drug without your knowledge or consent?

.	At the time of this unwanted situation, had the person(s) who did it been drinking alcohol?

		Yes
		No
		Don’t know

.	After this unwanted situation... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	Did you consider requesting a transfer to another company/​squadron?
	b.	Did you think about leaving your Academy?
	c.	Did your academic performance suffer?
	d.	Did you take time off (for example, sick in quarters, leave of absence) because of the situation?
	e.	Did the situation damage your personal relationships, for example with a person you were dating or a friend?

DoD provides two ways in which to report a sexual assault:

• A Restricted report of sexual assault allows the sexual assault victim to make a confidential report, to certain individuals, and to receive medical treatment and counseling without starting an official investigation of the assault and without notifying the command the victim was sexually assaulted.

• An Unrestricted report allows the sexual assault victim to receive the same level of support services as a victim who elects the restricted reporting option, but unlike a restricted report, command is notified of the sexual assault of the victim, and an official investigation is undertaken for purposes of holding the alleged offender appropriately accountable.

.	Did you officially report that you were a victim of a sexual assault? This could have been either a restricted or unrestricted report.

		Yes
		No GO TO Q71

.	What type of report did you make? Mark one.

		Restricted report that remained restricted
		Restricted report that you converted to unrestricted
		Restricted report, but an independent investigation occurred anyway (e.g., someone you talked to about it notified your chain of command and they initiated an investigation)
		Unrestricted report
		Unsure what type of report you made

.	What were your reasons for reporting the situation? Mark all that apply.

		Someone else made you report it or reported it themselves
		To stop the person(s) from hurting you again
		To stop the person(s) from hurting others
		It was your civic/​military duty to report it
		To punish the person(s) who did it
		To discourage other potential offenders
		To get medical assistance
		To get mental health assistance
		To stop rumors
		Someone you told encouraged you to report
		Raise awareness that it occurs at the Academy
		Other

If you reported the situation  GO TO Q72.

Otherwise, continue.

.	What were your reasons for not reporting the situation to an authority? Mark all that apply.

		You thought it was not serious enough to report
		You took care of the problem yourself by avoiding the person who assaulted you
		You took care of the problem yourself by confronting the person who assaulted you
		You took care of the problem yourself by forgetting about it and moving on
		You did not want more people to know
		You felt uncomfortable making a report
		You thought reporting would take too much time and effort
		You did not want people talking or gossiping about you
		You felt shame/​embarrassment
		Other

.	In retrospect, would you make the same decision about reporting if you could do it over?

		Yes
		No

OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH EXPERIENCING SEXUAL ASSAULT

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Thinking about the unwanted event, has anyone in a position of authority/​leadership over you (i.e., permanent party leadership, such as TAC, Company Officer, AOC, Regimental Officer, TAC NCO, SEL, or AMT) either done or threatened to do any of the following after the unwanted event occurred? Mark all that apply.

		Denied you or removed you from a leadership position
		Denied you a training opportunity that could have led to a leadership position
		Rated you lower than you deserved on a performance evaluation
		Denied you an award or other form of recognition you were previously eligible to receive
		Assigned you new duties without doing the same to others
		Assigned you to duties that do not match your current class year or position within the company/​squadron
		Made you perform additional duties that do not match your current class year or position within the company/​squadron
		Transferred you to a different company/​squadron without your request or agreement
		Ordered you to one or more mental health evaluations
		Disciplined you or ordered other corrective action
		Does not apply, you have not experienced any of the above  GO TO Q77

.	Which type of leadership took the actions you marked as happening to you? Mark all that apply.

		Cadet/​midshipman leadership
		Academy permanent party leadership (e.g., faculty member, coach, TAC Officer, AOC, Company Officer, Regimental Officer)
If you did not report your sexual assault  GO TO Q77. Otherwise, continue.

.	Do you have reason to believe that any of the leadership actions you experienced were only based on your report of sexual assault (that is, not based on your conduct or performance)?

		Yes
		No
		Not sure

.	Were any of the individual(s) who took the actions you marked as happening to you… Mark one answer for each item.

		Not sure
		No
		Yes
	a.	Trying to get back at you for making a report (unrestricted or restricted)?
	b.	Trying to discourage you from moving forward with your report?
	c.	Mad at you for causing a problem for them?

.	Following the unwanted event, have any of your cadet/​midshipman peers (including those in your cadet/​midshipman chain of command) or your leadership done any of the following? Mark all that apply.

		Made insulting or disrespectful remarks or made jokes at your expense in public
		Excluded you or threatened to exclude you from social activities or interactions
		Ignored you or failed to speak to you despite your attempts to communicate (for example, gave you “the silent treatment”)
		You did not experience any of the above  GO TO Q80

If you did not report your sexual assault  GO TO Q80. Otherwise, continue.

.	Did any of the individual(s) who took these actions know or suspect you made an official (unrestricted or restricted) sexual assault report?

		Yes
		No
		Not sure

.	Were any of the individual(s) who took these actions trying to discourage you from moving forward with your report or discourage others from reporting?

		Yes
		No
		Not sure

.	Following the unwanted event, have any of your cadet/​midshipman peers (including those in your cadet/​midshipman chain of command) done any of the following? Mark all that apply.

		Made insulting or disrespectful remarks or made jokes at your expense to you in private
		Showed or threatened to show private images, photos, or videos of you to others
		Bullied you or made intimidating remarks about the assault
		Was physically violent with you or threatened to be physically violent
		Damaged or threatened to damage your property
		Does not apply, you did not experience any of the above  GO TO Q83
If you did not report your sexual assault  GO TO Q83. Otherwise, continue.

.	Did any of the individual(s) who took these actions know or suspect you made an official (unrestricted or restricted) sexual assault report?

		Yes
		No
		Not sure

.	Were any of the individual(s) who took the actions you marked as happening to you… Mark one answer for each item.

		Not sure
		No
		Yes
	a.	Trying to discourage you from moving forward with your report or discourage others from reporting?
	b.	Trying to abuse or humiliate you?

PRIOR EXPERIENCES

The questions so far have been about things that occurred in the past Academic Program Year (since June 2021). For the next question, please think about situations that happened more than one year ago, BEFORE June 2021. These are all experiences that you did not tell us about earlier in the survey.

These questions assess experiences of an abusive, humiliating, or sexual nature, and that occurred even though you did not want them and did not consent.

Please include an experience regardless of who did it to you or where it happened.

.	Before June 2021, did you ever experience any of the following intentional sexual contacts that were against your will or which occurred when you did not or could not consent in which someone... Mark all that apply.

	Yes, before entering the Academy
	Yes, since entering the Academy
	No, have not experienced
	a.	Sexually touched you (for example, intentional touching of genitalia, buttocks, [breasts if you are a woman]), or made you sexually touch them?
	b.	Attempted to make you have sexual intercourse, but was not successful?
	c.	Made you have sexual intercourse?
	d.	Attempted to make you perform or receive oral sex, anal sex, or penetration by a finger or object, but was not successful?
	e.	Made you perform or receive oral sex, anal sex, or penetration by a finger or object?

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION

The following questions will ask whether you observed a variety of situations since June 2021. These situations could have taken place at your Academy or outside of your Academy.

.	Since June 2021, did you... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	See a situation you thought was a sexual assault or could have led to a sexual assault?
	b.	Observe someone who “crossed the line” by telling sexist comments or jokes?
	c.	Encounter a group or individual being hazed?
	d.	Encounter an individual being bullied?
	e.	See someone making unwanted sexual advances towards another cadet/midshipman?
	f.	See horseplay or roughhousing that “crossed the line” or appeared unwanted?
	g.	Encounter someone who drank too much and needed help (e.g., getting home)?
	h.	Encounter someone hooking up with someone who was passed out?

If you indicated “No” to all items in Q84  GO TO Q86.

.	How did you respond to the situation(s) you observed? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

			Yes	No
	a.	I spoke up to address the situation
	b.	I told someone else about it while it was happening
	c.	I told someone else about it after it happened
	d.	I created a distraction
	e.	I talked to those who experienced the situation to see if they were okay
	f.	I intervened in some other way
	g.	I did not intervene

.	[USAFA ONLY] Have you participated in any of the following programs at USAFA? Mark all that apply.

		Healthy Relationships Training (HRT)
		Cadet Healthy Personal Skills (CHiPS)
		Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (EAAA)
All Cadets and Midshipmen please continue on Q87.

ACADEMY CLIMATE AND CULTURE

.	To what extent are you willing to... Mark one answer for each item.

	Not at all
	Small extent
	Moderate extent
	Large extent
	Very large extent
	a.	Point out to someone that you think they “crossed the line” with gender-related comments or jokes?
	b.	Seek help from the chain of command in stopping other students who continue to engage in sexual harassment after having been previously spoken to?

.	Since June 2021, to what extent have you witnessed people in your company/ squadron... Mark one answer for each item.

	Not at all
	Small extent
	Moderate extent
	Large extent
	Very large extent
	a.	Promoting a climate based on mutual respect and trust?
	b.	Leading by example by refraining from sexist comments and behaviors?
	c.	Recognizing and immediately correcting incidents of sexual harassment?
	d.	Encouraging bystander intervention to assist others in situations at risk for sexual assault or other harmful behaviors?

.	Have you heard of the CATCH a Serial Offender Program?

		Yes
		No
		Don’t know

.		Who can help you make a report in the CATCH a Serial Offender Program? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.
				Yes	No
	a.		Faculty member
	b.		Chaplain
	c.		Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
	d.		Sports team coach

.	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding your company/squadron? Mark one answer for each item.

	Strongly disagree
	Disagree
	Neither agree nor disagree
	Agree
	Strongly agree
	a.	It would be risky for me to file a sexual harassment complaint.
	b.	A sexual harassment complaint would not be taken seriously.
	c.	A sexual harassment complaint would be thoroughly investigated.
	d.	I would feel comfortable reporting a sexual harassment complaint in my company/squadron.
	e.	Sexual harassment is not tolerated in my company/squadron.
	f.	Individuals who sexually harass others get away with it.
	g.	I would be afraid to file a sexual harassment complaint.
	h.	Penalties against individuals who sexually harass others in my company/squadron are strongly enforced.
	i.	Actions are being taken to prevent sexual harassment.

.	If you were to experience sexual assault in the future, to what extent would you... Mark one answer for each item

	Not at all
	Small extent
	Moderate extent
	Large extent
	Very large extent
	a.	Trust the Academy to protect your privacy following the reported incident?
	b.	Trust the Academy to ensure your safety following the reported incident?
	c.	Trust the Academy to treat you with dignity and respect following the reported incident?

.	Since June 2021, how often have you experienced any of the following behaviors, where cadets/midshipmen... Mark one answer for each item.

	Very often
	Often
	Sometimes
	Once or twice
	Never
	a.	Did not provide information or assistance when you needed it?
	b.	Were excessively harsh in their criticism of your performance?
	c.	Took credit for work or ideas that were yours?
	d.	Gossiped/​talked about you?
	e.	Used insults, sarcasm, or gestures to humiliate you?
	f.	Yelled when they were angry with you?

Thank you for answering the questions so far. Remember that your answers are anonymous.

In the following questions, by “drink” we mean a bottle or can of beer, a wine cooler or glass of wine, a shot of liquor, or a mixed drink or cocktail.

.	How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when drinking? If you do not drink, please enter 0 drink(s).

Drink(s)

.	During the past 30 days, on how many days did you have 5 or more drinks (4 or more if you are a woman) on the same occasion? By ‘occasion,’ we mean at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other.

Day(s)

.	During the past year, how often have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking?

		Never
		Monthly or less
		2-4 times a month
		2-3 times a week
		4 or more times a week

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At your Academy, to what extent do you think the persons below make honest and reasonable efforts to stop sexual harassment and sexual assault? For example, do these persons lead by example, stress the importance of sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention, and encourage reporting? Mark one answer for each item.

	No basis to judge
	Not at all
	Small extent
	Moderate extent
	Large extent
	Very large extent
	a.	Cadet/​midshipman leaders
	b.	Cadets/​midshipmen not in appointed leadership positions
	c.	Commissioned officers directly in charge of your unit
	d.	Non-commissioned officers or senior/​chief petty officers directly in charge of your unit
	e.	Academy senior leadership (for example, Superintendent, Commandant, Vice/​Deputy Commandant, Dean)
	f.	Military/​uniformed academic faculty
	g.	Civilian academic faculty
	h.	Intercollegiate (NCAA/​Division I) coaches and trainers
	i.	Intercollegiate (NCAA/​Division I) officer representatives/​advisors
	j.	Club team coaches and trainers
	k.	Club team officer representatives/​advisors
	l.	Intramural coaches and trainers
	m.	Intramural officer representatives/​advisors
	n.	Physical education instructors

.	Are you a member of an intercollegiate (NCAA/Division I/III) sports team at your Academy?

		Yes
		No

.	At your Academy, to what extent do you think... Mark one answer for each item.

	Not at all
	Small extent
	Moderate extent
	Large extent
	Very large extent
	a.	High-profile cases of sexual assault deter other victims from reporting sexual assault?
	b.	Potential scrutiny by the media makes victims less likely to come forward to report sexual assault?
	c.	Potential negative reaction from Academy peers makes victims less likely to report sexual assault?
	d.	People “cry rape” to avoid punishment or after making a regrettable decision?
	e.	“Victim blaming” occurs (i.e., holding a victim partly or entirely responsible for a sexual assault)?
	f.	A victim's reputation affects whether Academy peers believe he or she was assaulted?
	g.	The other cadets/​midshipmen watch out for each other to prevent sexual assault?
	h.	Your cadet/​midshipman leaders enforce rules (such as rules against fraternization and drinking in the dormitory)?
	i.	Your commissioned officers (AOCs, TACs, Company Officers) set good examples in their own behavior and talk?
	j.	Your non-commissioned officers (AMTs, TAC NCOs, SELs) set good examples in their own behavior and talk?

additional information

We ask for demographic information to provide DoD leaders information about the attitudes and concerns of all subgroups of personnel so that no groups are overlooked. Your answers to any demographic questions are strictly used for this purpose and will not be used to identify individual respondents as your responses are anonymous.

.	Do you consider yourself to be…? Mark one.

		Heterosexual or straight
		Gay or lesbian
		Bisexual
		Something else
		Prefer not to answer

.	What sex were you assigned at birth, on your original birth certificate? Mark one.

		Male
		Female

.	Do you currently describe yourself as male, female, or transgender? Mark one.

		Male
		Female
		Transgender
		None of these

.	Are you Spanish/Hispanic/Latino?

		No, not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino
		Yes, Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino

.	What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be.

		American Indian or Alaska Native
		Asian (for example, Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, or Vietnamese)
		Black or African American
		Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (for example, Samoan, Guamanian, or Chamorro)
		White

.	Since June 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to what extent were you personally affected by... Mark one answer for each item.

	Not at all
	Small extent
	Moderate extent
	Large extent
	Very large extent
	a.	Orders to remain at home?
	b.	Restrictions from leaving your Academy?
	c.	Restrictions from visiting off-campus establishments (for example, restaurants, bars, clubs, or other places where people gather)?
	d.	Restrictions from visiting on-campus establishments (for example, dining halls, clubs, recreational facilities)?
	e.	Restrictions from attending social gatherings of a certain size (for example, 10 or more)?
	f.	Having to primarily attend classes from home?
	g.	Requirements to social distance (for example, stay a certain distance away from others) while you were attending classes/Academy training?
	h.	A personal decision to avoid social gatherings with friends or peers?

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If you have comments or concerns that you were not able to express in answering this survey, please enter them in the space provided. Any comments you make on this questionnaire will be kept confidential, and no follow-up action will be taken in response to any specifics reported. Your feedback is useful and appreciated. Please do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) that would identify yourself or others in your comments (for example, names, addresses, company/​squadron number, etc.).

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