Which statement is true about an unrestricted report?

• A. NCIS is involved; cannot make it into restricted report; CoC knows who was assaulted
• B. The command is not notified
• C. Only SPAR VA or SARC receive the report
• D. Confidentiality applies to all parties indefinitely

Answer: (A)

An unrestricted report means the incident is reported through the usual channels that involve the chain of command and law enforcement. Because of that, investigators like NCIS may be involved, and the command is notified so they can support the victim and pursue accountability. The report is not kept private from leadership, so the person who was assaulted is identified to those who need to know, including the command. Importantly, once a report is filed as unrestricted, it isn’t downgraded to a restricted report later; restricted reporting is a separate option designed to preserve privacy and can be used upfront or converted from restricted to unrestricted if the survivor chooses to involve investigators. The other statements don’t align with how unrestricted reporting works: the command is indeed notified, more than just SPAR VA or SARC handle the information, and confidentiality isn’t indefinite because investigators and the command may need access to the details to evaluate and respond to the report.