JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas –
The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program recently released the new Air Force requirements for annual SAPR training.
The Air Force's goal for fiscal year 2015 SAPR training is to generate increased peer-to-peer, commander-to-unit, and sexual assault response coordinator-to-military member engagement on the topic of sexual assault prevention throughout the year.
To foster change, the annual training format has been modified with the intent to generate continuous dialogue about sexual assault prevention and response within the Air Force community.
To that end, Air Force SAPR has developed a curriculum titled "Respect the Red Line." Fiscal year 2015 SAPR training has two components which must be completed by Sept. 30 - a large group module and three small group modules.
The large group module is led by SAPR-trained personnel and is about 90 minutes. The small group modules (10-15 Airmen per session) are unit led and are about 20 to 30 minutes each.
These small group modules are led by unit facilitators selected by the unit commander. At least two of the three (minimum) modules must include "Male Victimization" and "How to Talk to a Survivor." There are 10 optional topics such as "Rape Culture," "Bystander Intervention," "Neurobiology of Trauma," and "Successful Convictions," to name a few, that a unit may choose from to complete the minimum of three total small group modules.
A schedule for the large group modules and register can be found by using the Share Point sites listed below. All JBSA locations will offer these large group modules for the remainder of the fiscal year. Unit facilitators of the small group modules can also find training materials on these sites, along with other supportive materials.
Annual training is mandatory for all Air Force military members, Department of Defense civilians and non-appropriated fund employees. DOD contractors are highly encouraged to attend.
Individuals who are uncomfortable receiving SAPR training may work with their unit training managers and their local SAPR advocacy center to complete training or to request a waiver. SAPR advocacy centers can be reached by calling 671-7273 at JBSA-Lackland, 808-8990 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston or 652-4386 at JBSA-Randolph.
To register for the Air Force SAPR large group modules and to find Air Force SAPR small group module curriculums, visit https://jbsa.eis.aetc.af.mil/SAPR/jbsa-rnd_sapr_trng/default.aspx for JBSA-Randolph; https://jbsa.eis.aetc.af.mil/SAPR/jbsa-fsh_sapr_trng/default.aspx for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston; and https://jbsa.eis.aetc.af.mil/SAPR/jbsa-lak_sapr_trng/default.aspx for JBSA-Lackland.