SHARP FOUNDATION COURSE
EXAMINATION STUDY SHEET 2026
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉What is an unfounded allegation?. Answer: Not enough evidence to
suggest that a crime had occurred
◉What is recantation?. Answer: When an individual retracts an
original statement or report
Can be done out of fear, fear of reprisal, re-victimization,
confusion/inability to remember
Does not mean the assault did not happen
◉What are some things that victims may experience after an
assault?. Answer: Shock and/or disbelief
Fear and/or anxiety
Grief disorientation/denial
Hyper awareness or vigilance
Irritability, restlessness, outburst of anger or rage
Emotional mood swings such as crying then laughing
,Increased need to control everyday experiences
Feeling of powerlessness, in other words, all of his or her power has
been taken away
◉What are the four levels of court-martials?. Answer: Summary-
presided over by 1 officer, minor offense, only for enlisted
Special
Special Court-martial bench trial- Military judge alone or three
military members
General- Highest trial level, 8 members
***Understand different types and max. they can impose
◉What is the Victim Witness Liaison (VWL)?. Answer: The VWL is
the primary point of contact for victims and witnesses involved in
the military judicial process.
Works in conjunction with law enforcement, legal personnel, and
other agencies providing support to victims and other witnesses.
The VWL provides, facilitates, and coordinates services to the victim
to ensure that the victim is informed of financial, legal, and other
social service support that is available through public and private
, programs, including available compensation through federal, state,
and local programs.
Notifies victims of their rights, status of court proceedings, and
services available.
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◉What is a Special Victim Council (SVC)?. Answer: The SVC is an
attorney who provides legal advice to victims of sexual assault and
in certain cases can represent the victims in certain legal
proceedings.
◉Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is characterized by several factors,
what are they?. Answer: Offenders being known to the victim
Victims being young
Trust being broken
Leadership not resolving crimes
Military culture places a premium on strength, self-sufficiency, and
loyalty
◉Who is a Special Victim Prosecutor (SVP)?. Answer: An SVP is a
senior trial attorney who prosecutes sexual assault, domestic
violence, and child abuse cases
EXAMINATION STUDY SHEET 2026
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉What is an unfounded allegation?. Answer: Not enough evidence to
suggest that a crime had occurred
◉What is recantation?. Answer: When an individual retracts an
original statement or report
Can be done out of fear, fear of reprisal, re-victimization,
confusion/inability to remember
Does not mean the assault did not happen
◉What are some things that victims may experience after an
assault?. Answer: Shock and/or disbelief
Fear and/or anxiety
Grief disorientation/denial
Hyper awareness or vigilance
Irritability, restlessness, outburst of anger or rage
Emotional mood swings such as crying then laughing
,Increased need to control everyday experiences
Feeling of powerlessness, in other words, all of his or her power has
been taken away
◉What are the four levels of court-martials?. Answer: Summary-
presided over by 1 officer, minor offense, only for enlisted
Special
Special Court-martial bench trial- Military judge alone or three
military members
General- Highest trial level, 8 members
***Understand different types and max. they can impose
◉What is the Victim Witness Liaison (VWL)?. Answer: The VWL is
the primary point of contact for victims and witnesses involved in
the military judicial process.
Works in conjunction with law enforcement, legal personnel, and
other agencies providing support to victims and other witnesses.
The VWL provides, facilitates, and coordinates services to the victim
to ensure that the victim is informed of financial, legal, and other
social service support that is available through public and private
, programs, including available compensation through federal, state,
and local programs.
Notifies victims of their rights, status of court proceedings, and
services available.
pg 255
◉What is a Special Victim Council (SVC)?. Answer: The SVC is an
attorney who provides legal advice to victims of sexual assault and
in certain cases can represent the victims in certain legal
proceedings.
◉Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is characterized by several factors,
what are they?. Answer: Offenders being known to the victim
Victims being young
Trust being broken
Leadership not resolving crimes
Military culture places a premium on strength, self-sufficiency, and
loyalty
◉Who is a Special Victim Prosecutor (SVP)?. Answer: An SVP is a
senior trial attorney who prosecutes sexual assault, domestic
violence, and child abuse cases
