DoD Seeks Okay to Keep Tracking Assault Victim Support Forms
Published Date: 12/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is asking for approval to keep collecting info from sexual assault victims and their supporters using a simple form. This helps them respond quickly and improve support programs. If you want to comment, you have until January 30, 2026, and it won’t cost anyone money or take too much time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
DoD Keeps Victim Assistance Form
If you are a military sexual assault victim, a parent, family member, friend, or SAPR support person, the DoD will keep using DD Form 2985 (DoD SAPRO Request for Assistance) so you can request help. The form is used to refer requests for action, maintain a database of inquiries, provide follow-up services, and inform improvements to sexual assault prevention and response programs.
Form Is Voluntary — 30 Minutes Burden
Completing DD Form 2985 is voluntary and, if you choose to complete it, you will spend about 30 minutes. The DoD estimates 150 respondents per year, with 150 annual responses and 75 total annual burden hours.
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