1. Annual VWAC Training [Rank and Name] [Job title/billet]
You must brief at least slides 1, (GOOD)
If you have the want a little better brief then do slides 1, (BETTER), and
If you have the time then brief them all (BEST).
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
William Yables Jr.
Paralegal Specialist
Installation Victim Witness Liaison Officer
Marine Corps Air Station New River PSC Box Jacksonville, NC
(910) Fax-6096
[Rank and Name]
[Job title/billet]
[Building # & Room #]
[Telephone #]
[ ]

2. HOW IT WORKS
Installation commanders are responsible for implementing VWAP and shall be the central points of contact for VWAP issues aboard the installation.
Installation Commander manages through Installation Victim Witness Liaison Officer (VWLO), VWAP Council and Victim Witness Assistance Coordinators for commands.

3. INSTALLATION LEVEL: WHO DOES WHAT
RVWLO – Manages VWAP throughout the Commander’s area of responsibility
VWLO - Manages base programs for Commander
NCIS/CID/PMO – Normally first responsibility is to inform crime victims and witnesses of rights under program; perform threat assessment; assist in contacting other services; safeguard property; contact command VWACs
Prosecutors and legal personnel - Have a continuing responsibility to ensure rights and services afforded victims and witnesses
Corrections personnel - Manage post-trial confinement forms, reports & notifications
Who should be the VWLO? Your duty is to the commander – so for many this falls on the TCs. LAOs perhaps the better choice? Legal Assistance officers is a thought – however how do you deal with the issue that occurs when the VWLO has a client and now the interests are adverse?

4. INSTALLATION LEVEL: WHO DOES WHAT
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program/ SARC – Education and training
Victim Legal Counsel – Represents eligible victims
Family Advocacy Program – Victim advocates
Transitional Compensation – HQMC via commanders
Unit Commanders – Security, military protective orders, and notifications
UVAs – Victim advocates
Chaplain – Counseling and comfort
Medical - Services
Civilian advocacy services - Social services & Medical

5. VWAP OFFICIALS USMC - SJA to CMC CMC (PSL) Corrections
CMC provides DoD VWAP Council Rep – That’s me!
CMC (PSL) Corrections
MCI Regional Commanding Generals RVWLO
Installation commanders – VWLO
Unit commanders – Bn/Sq and above – VWAC
Law enforcement - VWAP Representative
Legal representatives - VWAP Representative
Corrections Personnel - VWAP Representative
Service providers (advocates, chaplain, & medical) - VWAP Representatives

6. SJA to CMC Coordinate, implement and manage the VWAP (MCO 5800.14)
Receive complete VWAP reports (2706) and forward to SecNav
Designate a Functional Area Manager for TAB 092
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.

7. MCI-EAST Commander
Ensure that the VWAP is properly implemented by installation Commanders
Appoint a Regional VWLO to ensure compliance with VWAP
Report data to HQMC on how many DD form 27XX were issued
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.

8. Installation Commander
Ensure coordination between VWAP reps, law enforcement, legal service providers, medical facilities, corrections facilities, and Marine and Family programs
Establish a local Victim Witness Assistance Council
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.

9. Staff Judge Advocate Advise the Commander on the VWAP
Major W. D. Ivins III
SJA, MCAS New River
Council member:
Mr. William Yables
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.
SJA, Building AS-216
next to the MAG-26
(910)
VWAP Council member

10. RVWLO REQUIREMENTS
Ensures training is available to all VWLOs and VWACs
Maintains list of all VWLOs in region
Chair semi-annual Regional VWLO Meeting
Ensure data ( ) collection for the region
Assist CGIP during the preparation and conduct inspections of installation.
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.

11. Installation Victim Witness Liaison Officer
William Yables Jr. (910) SJA, building AS-216, room 120 next to the MAG-26
VWAP Council member

12. VWLO REQUIREMENTS
Maintains list of all VWACs, service providers and SJAs aboard the installation.
Conducts annual training.
Maintains copy of all appointment letters.
Ensures VWACs have relevant information, including VWAC roster and directory of local services/programs.
Chairs VWAP Council and conduct quarterly meetings.
Ensures victims and witness are notified of their rights via services providers, PMO, NCIS, TC and command VWACs.
Assists Installation CO in reporting requirements
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.

13. VWLO REQUIREMENTS
Maintain a directory of military and civilian programs and services within geographic area.
Coordinate with PMO and NCIS with VWACs information.
Ensure deploying unit have VWAP training prior to deploying.
Ensure that CMC and RVWLO are informed when a new VWLO is appointed.
Assist victims in exercising their rights and obtaining support, when appropriate.
VWLO – Maintain an installation VWAP website.
Would like to have this directory of programs on the page that is on the Marine Corps webpage

14. Unit Commanders Appoint a VWAC in writing.
Protect victims to the extent possible.
Provide annual VWAP training to their personnel.
Forward a copy to the VWLO
Military Protection Order
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.
Need documentation

15. VWAC Officer/SNCO/Civilian Equivalent Victim VWAP Council member
Ensure victim understands rights
Provided 2701
Find out if victim feels in danger/needs MPO
Ensure victim is in touch with MFS, VWLC, & SAPR if appropriate
Assist in obtaining counseling as necessary
Discuss availability of transitional comp and other civilian resources
Determine how to be contacted
Do you they want to be informed and how?
Do they want to be informed about pretrial confinement?
VWAP Council member

16. VWAC If charges preferred Provide annual VWAP training to the Command
Ensure TC accounts for victim’s views about trial/sentencing/PTA
Ensure victim is aware of ALL trial milestones and rights including right to a copy of the Record of Trial
Provide annual VWAP training to the Command
Need documentation

17. Depends on who you are seeing.
Service Providers
Depends on who you are seeing.
VWAP
VWAP
VWAP
SARP
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
CHAPLAIN
MEDICAL VA
VLCO
UVA

18. Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Mika Haberlin
Office: (910)
Cell: (910)
Building AS-90
Traci Ayub
Civilian Victim Advocate
Office: (910)
Cell: (910)
24/7 Support Line
Victim Service Providers {e.g., SAPR, MF, VWAC, etc.). Maintain data, as appropriate, and forward to the installation VWLO in a timely manner to ensure quarterly reports
are submitted in accordance with this order.
VWAP Council member

19. Sexual Assault Prevention & Response
Provide crisis intervention and support to victims of sexual assault 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Provide information and referral to support services.
Provide DD 2701 forms to victims; maintain and forward data on the number of victims provided DD 2701s
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.

20. Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Ensure victims receive appropriate response and care.
Serves as a source of support and expertise to the installation and tenant commander as well as the Command SARCs.
Provide oversight and responsibility for the SAPR CVA/UVA within assigned units.
Co-chairs monthly case management group meeting.
Oversee all sexual assault awareness, prevention and response training.

21. Office Hours: M-F: 0800-1630 (910) 449-6110
Victim Advocate
Ms. Darlene Rogers
(910)
Building AS-90
Office Hours: M-F: (910)
VWAP Council member

22. Chaplain CDR Patrick W. Smith (910) 449-6801
Station Chapel, Building AS-236
next to the movie theater – currently being renovated
VWAP Council member

23. HOURS OF OPERATION: M, T, W & F 0700-1630
Medical
HM1 Sharon R. Leonard
(910) x225
AS-100
HOURS OF OPERATION: M, T, W & F
Thursdays
VWAP Council member

24. Provost Marshal Office & Criminal Investigation Division
CWO4 Jeffery S. Rodriguez (910) Post Lane, Camp Lejeune
VWAP Council member

25. Law Enforcement Appoint a VWAC to the Victim Witness Council
Provide DD 2701 forms to victims and witnesses
Maintain data on the number of victims and witnesses provided DD 2701s
Provide a threat assessment as required
Notify Command VWAC when investigation cases with an accused or victim that is the member of the command
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.

26. Crime Trends Assault (Sexual/Domestic/Child abuse/Aggravated)
Internet Scams (Craigslist/POF/IRS/Sextortion)
LARCENY
Drugs

27. Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Robert Lee
(910)
Building AS-302
VWAP Council member

28. LSST OIC Appoint a VWAC to the Victim Witness Council Supervise TCs
Ensure CMS data regarding VWAP is entered correctly and completely
This list is ever changing – difficult for you to get a handle on.
Installation level.

29. Legal
Mrs. Jacqueline Ortega (910) Legal Services Support Team (LSST) Building 63 Camp Lejeune, NC
VWAP Council member

30. What or how you support VWAP
Provide victims and witnesses with 2701, 2702, 2703.
Complete 2704 if accused is sentenced with confinement.
Complete 54e, for cases with victims.
Coordinate/complete all travel arrangements for victims and witnesses.
Notify victims/witnesses of alternate dispo

31. Trial Counsel Once assigned to a case must:
Identify victims and witnesses
Provide DD 2701 (if not already provide) and 2702
Ensure victims/witnesses are provided information about MJ process, including what to expect from the system, what the system expects from them, and the stages of the MJ process
Comply with notification requirements
Comply with consultation requirement

32. TC - Notification Requirements
When a victim has requested notification, must advised of:
Pretrial confinement status of suspected offender
Date charges are preferred and / or referred and the nature of the charges
Acceptance of a pretrial agreement
Scheduling of court proceedings
Findings of a court-martial
Sentence adjudged
Convening authority’s action regarding findings and sentence
TC must notify all victims who have been scheduled to attend any MJ proceedings of scheduling changes that affect their appearance
TC must notify of right to the record of trial in a sexual assault case

33. TC - Consultation Requirement
Victims have a designated advisory role in decisions involving prosecutorial discretion such as plea bargaining
TC shall ensure victims are aware of the right to act in this advisory capacity
When a victim has elected to act in advisory capacity, TC shall ensure victim’s views regarding prosecution and plea negotiations are obtained and forwarded to convening authority

34. TC - Other Assistance Separate waiting room (upon requested)
Provide victims/witnesses with information concerning services such as transportation, parking, child care, lodging, translators and interpreters
Take reasonable steps to inform employers that victim/witness is involved in court-martial (upon request)
Contact creditor if victim/witness subject to serious financial strain caused by crime or cooperation in investigation / prosecution
Safeguard victim’s property held as evidence and return it as soon as possible
TC shall ensure, to the extent possible, that victims and prosecution witnesses are provided with a waiting area during court-martial proceedings that is removed from and out of sight of accused and defense witnesses

35. TC - Sentencing
Inform victims of the opportunity to present evidence to the court at sentencing, including statement concerning impact of the crime, such as financial, psychological and physical harm

36. (910)
Appoint a VWAC to the Victim Witness Assistance Council
Manage victim and witness information in a central repository
Provide notification with regards to prisoner status change pursuant to DD 2704 election

37. Victim’s Legal Counsel Organization
(910) Bld 403 L Street, Camp Lejeune
The Marine Corps Victims' Legal Counsel Organization is fully committed to provide legal advice and, when detailed, representation to victims of sexual assault and other crimes, and to protect victims' rights at all stages of the military justice process.

38. Victim Legal Counsel Not yet included in the current VWAP Order
Provide counseling to all victims of their rights.
Represent eligible sexual assault victims throughout the court-martial process.
Represent eligible victims on mental health, victim advocate, or prior sexual act motions.

39. COORDINATION IS KEY
All offices are responsible for a part of the military justice process (including, but not limited to, law enforcement and criminal investigative agencies, convening authorities, legal, corrections) are responsible for ensuring a smooth transition of victim and witness assistance at each stage of the criminal justice process. This means that close coordination is required among the VWAP personnel assigned to each of these offices during the transition from one phase of the criminal justice process to the next.
Ensure right contact information is given on each DD Form to each Victim or Witness
Ensure continuing coverage for Victims/Witnesses of services and rights.

40. PURPOSE & GOALS Satisfied the annual training requirement.
Ensure that all victims and witnesses are treated with dignity and respect.
Ensure all victims are aware of their rights and are provided services they need.
Protect victims from further harm or hardship.
Employ a multi-disciplinary approach to assisting victims and witnesses by combining the services of law enforcement, family advocacy, medical, legal, corrections, and command personnel.
Improve Installation program to provide best support to our victims and witnesses.
2 questions to think about: What’s currently required by the program? What can we do to ensure we do this in the best possible way?

41. REFERENCES Victim Witness Protection Act of 1982 – establishes VWAP
Victims of Crime Act of 1984 – DOJ funded/Victims have fund
Crime Control Act of 1990 – Victims right to information about offenders
NDAA 1994 – mandates notification of inmate status changes
18 U.S.C. § 3771(a) “Justice for All Act of 2004” – most recent
DoDI of April 13, 2004 “Victim and Witness Assistance”
DoDI of June 4, 2004 “Victim and Witness Assistance Procedures”
SECNAVINST B of 5 Jan 2006 “Victim and Witness Assistance Program”
MCO of 15 Mar 13 “Victim and Witness Assistance Program”
ASO of 23 Jun 14 “Victim and Witness Assistance Program”

42. VWAP vs SAPR
VWAP is an overarching assistance program for all victims and witnesses of any crime, regardless of type and criminal proceeding. SAPR is a specialized victim assistance program for sexual assault cases only.
The main requirements of VWAP are for the necessary personnel to inform victims of their rights, fill out the appropriate forms, and track the status of a confined individual if requested. Under SAPR, the obligations are much more labor intensive and require constant coordination of all parties.

43. VWAP vs SAPR Purpose VWAP
To reduce the trauma, frustration and inconvenience experienced by victims and witnesses of crime; inform victims of their statutory rights; and assist victim and witness understanding of the military justice process.
SAPR
To eliminate the occurrence of sexual assault by strengthening a culture of prevention through risk reduction, education and training, response capability, victim support, reporting procedures and offender accountability, as appropriate, that enhance the safety and well-being of all.
VWAP
To uniformly notify victims/witnesses of their rights throughout the criminal justice process including rights before, during and after court-martial and the right to be notified of status changes of the confinee
SAPR
To eliminate sexual assaults within the Marine Corps and to assist those Marines affected by sexual assault; to provide standardized requirements, guidelines, protocols, and instructional materials on awareness and prevention of sexual assault; to provide an immediate, trained response capability for each report of sexual assault in all locations; and to ensure support of effective command programs and criminal justice procedures for persons to be held accountable

44. VWAP vs SAPR Applicability
Applies to all victims of crimes committed in violation of the UCMJ, or in violation of the law of another jurisdiction.
SAPR
Applies to all eligible victims of sexual assault.
VWAP
Applies to all victims of crimes committed in violation of the UCMJ, or in violation of the law of another jurisdiction if any portion of the investigation is conducted primarily by the DoD components, and to all witnesses of similar crimes (but not to defense witnesses or an individual involved in the crime as a perpetrator or accomplice)
SAPR
Applies to all victims of sexual assault (note: these victims still retain rights under VWAP leaving a great deal of overlap between the two programs)
Sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent

45. VWAP vs SAPR Personnel Involved
Victim Witness Assistance Coordinators (VWAC)
SAPR
Uniform Victims Advocates (UVA)
Question:
Can the UVA and VWAC be the same person?
NO! Look at the job title – different roles and responsibilities evident
SAPR
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Establish a SARP program and staff
Commanders
Appoints a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
SARC
Receives training, appoints UVAs, ensures that each victim has an assigned VA, track support services provided to sexual assault victims, and ensures victim receives DD Form Additionally, the SARC is responsible for informing the victim of any obligations after restricted reporting
Commander
Appoint a SARC
Victim Advocate
Uniformed Victim Advocate
Structure
VWAP
Installation Commanders manage VWAP for the base (and appoint a VWLO who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of VWAP)
NCIS/CID/PMO normally have the first responsibility to inform crime victims and witnesses of rights under VWAP
Trial Counsel and other legal personnel have a continuing reasonability to ensure victims and witnesses are afforded their rights and the services under VWAP
Corrections personnel manage post-trial confinement forms, reports, and notifications to victims/witnesses of changes in prisoner status
Service provider and other personnel support VWAP through close coordination and knowledge of services and rights
The SARC monitors the case status and disposition of all sexual assault cases for their command
The CMG meets monthly to review the status of each unrestricted sexual assault case
The unit SARC monitors all sexual assault cases within the unit
The VAs/UVAs meet with the victim regularly and ensure that the victim’s rights are being upheld, including confidentiality.

46. DOD POLICY Role of victims/witnesses should be enhanced/protected.
Do all that is possible to assist victims/witnesses without infringing on the rights of the accused.
Particular attention should be paid to victims of serious, violent crime, including sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.

47. Victims Eligible for VWAP Services
A person who has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm as a result of the commission of a crime in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or in violation of the law of another jurisdiction if any portion of the investigation is conducted primarily by a Department of Defense (DoD) Component. The term “victim” does not include an individual involved in the crime as a perpetrator or accomplice.
Victims shall include, but is not limited to:
Military members and dependents.
Outside the Continental U.S. - DoD civilian employees, contractors, and family members.
If victim is under 18, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased, the term includes either: spouse, guardian, parent, child, sibling, family member, or another person designated by court.
For a victim that is an institutional entity, an authorized representative of the entity. Federal departments and State and local agencies, as entities, are not eligible for services available to individuals victims.
Civilians if the offense is punishable under the UCMJ and any portion of the investigation is conducted primarily by a DoD Component.

48. Military Protection Order (MPO)
Victim Rights
a. To be reasonably protected from the accused.
b. To receive reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any of the following:
(1) A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement before the trial of the accused.
(2) A preliminary hearing pursuant to Article 32, UCMJ, relating to the offense.
(3) A court-martial relating to the offense. 
(4) A public proceeding of the Military Department Clemency and Parole Board hearing relating to the offense.
(5) The release or escape of the accused, unless such notice may endanger the safety of any person.
Military Protection Order (MPO)
i.e. IRO hearing
a. To be reasonably protected from the accused. MPO!!
b. To receive reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any of the following:
(1) A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement before the trial of the accused. IRO HEARING
(2) A preliminary hearing pursuant to Article 32, UCMJ, relating to the offense.
(3) A court-martial relating to the offense. 
(4) A public proceeding of the Military Department Clemency and Parole Board hearing relating to the offense.
(5) The release or escape of the accused, unless such notice may endanger the safety of any person.

49. Victim Rights cont. c. To be present at:
Article 32 hearings,
courts-martial, and
ADSEP proceedings,
unless the military judge, preliminary hearing officer, or legal advisor, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding.
This right does not obligate the government to pay for expenses incurred by the victim to be present, except in accordance with JAGMAN §§ 0145
c. To be present at:
Article 32 hearings,
courts-martial, and
ADSEP proceedings
This right does not obligate the government to pay for expenses incurred by the victim to be present, except in accordance with JAGMAN §§ ADSEPS, SCM, MOTIONS things that we don’t need them here but they want to be – we don’t have to pay.

50. Initial Review Officer (IRO) HEARING
Victim Rights cont.
d. To be reasonably heard at: 
(1) A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement before the trial of the accused.
(2) A preliminary hearing proceeding or court-martial proceeding relating to the Military Rules of Evidence (M.R.E) 412, 513, or 514 of the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM), or other rights provided by statute, regulation, or case law.
(3) A public sentencing hearing relating to the offense.
(4) A public Military Department Clemency and Parole Board hearing relating to the offense. A victim may make a personal appearance before the Military Department Clemency and Parole Board or submit an audio, video, or written statement.
Initial Review Officer (IRO) HEARING
TC - Inform victims of the opportunity to present evidence to the court at sentencing, including statement concerning impact of the crime, such as financial, psychological and physical harm.
d. To be reasonably heard at: 
(1) A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement before the trial of the accused.
(2) A preliminary hearing proceeding or court-martial proceeding relating to the Military Rules of Evidence (M.R.E) 412, 513, or 514 of the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM), or other rights provided by statute, regulation, or case law.
(3) A public sentencing hearing relating to the offense.
(4) A public Military Department Clemency and Parole Board hearing relating to the offense. A victim may make a personal appearance before the Military Department Clemency and Parole Board or submit an audio, video, or written statement.

51. Personnel Claims Act or Article 139 complaints
Victim Rights cont.
e. To confer with the representative for the government in any proceeding listed in paragraph 1.c above, and, if eligible, to consult with a Victim Legal Counsel or a legal assistance attorney. All victims may also seek the advice of a private attorney at their own expense.
f. To receive restitution as provided in law.
g. To proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
h. To be treated with fairness and in a manner that respects the victim’s dignity and privacy.
i. To express views regarding the disposition of the case to the commander or convening authority.
j. To receive information about the NJP results, ADSEP results, conviction, sentence, confinement, or appellate proceedings relevant to the accused.
Personnel Claims Act or Article 139 complaints
e. To confer with the representative for the government in any proceeding listed in paragraph 1.c above, and, if eligible, to consult with a Victim Legal Counsel or a legal assistance attorney. All victims may also seek the advice of a private attorney at their own expense.
f. To receive restitution as provided in law. Personnel claims or Article 139 complaint
g. To proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
h. To be treated with fairness and in a manner that respects the victim’s dignity and privacy.
i. To express views regarding the disposition of the case to the commander or convening authority. PTA’s!
j. To receive information about the NJP results, ADSEP results, conviction, sentence, confinement, or appellate proceedings relevant to the accused.

52. Witnesses eligible for services
A person who has information or evidence about a crime, and provides that knowledge to a DoD Component representative regarding an offense within the investigation jurisdiction of a DoD component.
When the actual “witness” is a minor, the term “witness” includes an adult family member or legal guardian of the minor witness.
The term “witness” does not include a defense witness or any individual involved in the crime as a perpetrator or accomplice.

53. Military Protection Order (MPO)
Witness Rights
a. To be treated with fairness and in a manner that respects the witness’s dignity and privacy.
b. To be reasonably protected from the accused.
c. To be notified of any decision to dispose of an alleged offense at court-martial, NJP or ADSEP proceedings.
d. To be notified of the apprehension of an accused, the initial appearance of an accused before a military judge, the release of the accused pending court-martial, any escape of the accused, the time and location of any trial, NJP, or ADSEP proceedings (including entry of guilty pleas and sentencing), and the post-trial confinement status of the accused.
Military Protection Order (MPO)
a. To be treated with fairness and in a manner that respects the witness’s dignity and privacy.
b. To be reasonably protected from the accused. MPO’s
c. To be notified of any decision to dispose of an alleged offense at court-martial, NJP or ADSEP proceedings.
d. To be notified of the apprehension of an accused, the initial appearance of an accused before a military judge, the release of the accused pending court-martial, any escape of the accused, the time and location of any trial, NJP, or ADSEP proceedings (including entry of guilty pleas and sentencing), and the post-trial confinement status of the accused.

54. Do not replace genuine service and support.
VWAP FORMS
DD Forms
Do not replace genuine service and support.

55. Victim Witness Program Four Phases of Assistance
Ensure that V/W have received and if not issue it!
TC will pass out
Brig does the 2705

56. Pretrial / DD Form 2701 Add to VWAP tracker if necessary.
DD Form 2701 provides initial rights advisement, discusses impact of various crimes, explains basic services and notifies V/W where to get further assistance.
PMO, CID, or NCIS normally provide V/Ws with DD Form 2701.
Always double check and ensure they received it!
Trial Counsel, Victim Advocates, UVAs, VLC, Medical, Chaplain, VWACs and VWLO also issue 2701’s.
Have to ask who gave it to them and when (VWAP Intake Form and for LSSS’s Case Management System)
Add to VWAP tracker if necessary.
DD Form 2701 provides initial rights advisement, discusses impact of various crimes, explains basic services and notifies V/W where to get further assistance.
PMO, CID, or NCIS normally provide V/Ws with DD Form 2701.
Always double check and ensure they received it!
Trial Counsel, Victim Advocates, UVAs, VLC, Medical, Chaplain, VWACs and VWLO also issue 2701’s.
Have to ask who gave it to them and when (VWAP Intake Form and for LSSS’s Case Management System)
Add to VWAP tracker if necessary.

57. Military Trial Process / DD Form 2702
Upon first contact with victim or witness, prosecution will provide DD Form 2702.
DD Form 2702 explains military trial process, gives tips and restates rights.
Includes rights regarding participating in trial process.
Also provides VWAP responsible official contact information and prosecutor contact information

58. Post Trial / DD Form 2703
Prosecution provides victim or witness with DD Form 2703 upon the finding of guilty at a Special or General court-martial trial or VWAC/Summary court-martial officer for Summary court-martials.
Includes “Right to receive information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, parole eligibility and release of the accused”
Provides Contact info for Service Central Repository (CMC PSL (Corrections)), Confinement Facility, Service Clemency and Parole Board and any other necessary agency/office
From this point on the V/Ws POC will be the confinement facility or the Service Central Repository listed on the back of this page.

59. Post Trial / DD Form 2704
At the conclusion of every court-martial in where confinement is adjudged and approved, including SCM the trial counsel shall complete a DD Form 2704 and provide copies to the confinement facility, victim and witnesses if requested, and responsible VWAC
Requires election by each V/W whether to receive information on confinement status.
Provided to victims and witnesses upon request (redacted)
These forms (2701-4’s) are never included in the ROT!
The DD Form 2704 has personal info of victims and witnesses and should not be shared!
At the conclusion of every court-martial in where confinement is adjudged and approved, including SCM the trial counsel shall complete a DD Form 2704 and provide copies to the confinement facility, victim and witnesses if requested, and responsible VWAC
Requires election by each V/W whether to receive information on confinement status.
Provided to victims and witnesses upon request (redacted) - redacted means to black out others PII information except for the accused info on the front. Recommendation is that you only put one v/w per page.
None of these forms (2701-4’s) are never included in the ROT!
The DD Form 2704 has personal info of victims and witnesses and should not be shared!

60. Questions