The first way we learned about is number nine of our very own Keel’s leadership principles. That principle is know your people and look out for your welfare. Knowing everyone under you and the way they act can be key in handling a sexual assault. Secondly, the officer can rely upon the multitude of resources that not only the Navy, but the military has at its disposal in order to protect the victim and the attacker. Lastly, the junior officer must be an objective investigator. Not all cases hold true per the definition of sexual assault. So, the individual needs to take in all the facts, not necessarily lead a witch hunt. These are all so key for JO’s because the military is being scrutinized heavily by both the government and the public as a whole. Covering it up is not
The first way we learned about is number nine of our very own Keel’s leadership principles. That principle is know your people and look out for your welfare. Knowing everyone under you and the way they act can be key in handling a sexual assault. Secondly, the officer can rely upon the multitude of resources that not only the Navy, but the military has at its disposal in order to protect the victim and the attacker. Lastly, the junior officer must be an objective investigator. Not all cases hold true per the definition of sexual assault. So, the individual needs to take in all the facts, not necessarily lead a witch hunt. These are all so key for JO’s because the military is being scrutinized heavily by both the government and the public as a whole. Covering it up is not