Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Mobile Training Team visits Dahlgren Training Center

DAHLGREN, Va. (NNS) -- The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Fleet Master Mobile Training Team (MMTT) visited Aegis Training and Readiness Center on board Naval Support Facility Dahlgren to train its command training team Jan. 7.

The SAPR-F training is the latest event in the Navy's aggressive efforts to prevent sexual assaults and promote essential culture changes within the force.

The 20 SAPR-F Master Mobile Training Teams (MMTTs) began deploying around the globe Dec. 6 to provide SAPR-F Preparation Training to designated mid-level leadership command training teams in fleet concentration areas and locations with significant Navy presence. These command training teams will then deliver the SAPR-F training to their E-6 and below personnel, which must be completed at each command by March 31.

ATRC's Commanding Officer Capt. Ian Hall said the training is necessary because sexual assault hurts the victim and the command, and significantly damage a military unit's esprit de corps.

"The mobile training team provided superb training," he said. "It's essential for us to be aligned with Navy leadership as we deliver this important message to our Sailors. Getting it right the first time is essential as we work to get rid of sexual assault in our Navy."

Beginning in December, more than 1,000 face-to-face SAPR-F Preparation Training sessions are scheduled through January, providing training for active and reserve component training teams. Those teams that are deployed and unable to attend a face-to-face training session can receive the training via Defense Connect Online. After command training teams provide the SAPR-F training to their E-6 and below, each command is responsible for documenting completion via the Fleet Training Management Planning System (FLTMPS).

ATRC plans on completing its training by the end of February.

Chief Fire Controlman Steven Dillenschneider, ATRC's SAPR liaison, says the command benefitted from the training.

"The training was very informative and has equipped us with the necessary tools to execute the CNO's message on preventing sexual assault," he said.

ATRC's parent command is the Center for Surface Combat Systems, who oversees 14 learning sites that provide maintenance and operations training for surface combat systems. Other CSCS learning sites that received the SAPR-F training include CSCS Unit Dam Neck, located in Virginia Beach, Va., and CSCS Unit Great Lakes.

Sexual assault prevention is an element of the readiness area of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative, which builds resiliency to hone the most combat-effective force in the history of the Department of the Navy.

Additional information on the MMTT and SAPR-L training efforts can be found at the SAPR L/F training Web pages, including command registration for SAPR-F training: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupersnpc/support/sapr/Pages/training.aspx.>
For more information about the Aegis Training and Readiness Center, https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cscs/atrc>
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