DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000
SECNAVINST 5430.108A
SAPRO
05 JUN 2018
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5430.108A
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND
RESPONSE OFFICE
1. Purpose. To prescribe the mission and functions of the
Department of the Navy (DON) Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response Office (SAPRO).
2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 5430.108.
3. Applicability. This instruction applies to the DON. The
SAPRO is a staff office under the immediate supervision of the
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV). A Senior Executive Service
civilian will be assigned as director. SAPRO will consist of a
cadre of experienced and senior Navy and Marine Corps officers
and DON civilians.
4. Policy. SECNAV is committed to combating sexual assault
department-wide through programs that focus on reducing the
incidence of sexual assaults involving Sailors and Marines,
providing effective and compassionate support for victims of
sexual assault, and holding the perpetrators of sexual assault
accountable at the appropriate forum consistent with the nature
of the offense. SAPRO will serve as SECNAV’s direct source of
subject matter expertise, primary advisor, and representative
for matters throughout the department related to sexual assault
prevention and response, with the exception of legal processes
provided under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and criminal
investigative policy matters that are assigned to the Judge
Advocate General of the Navy, the Staff Judge Advocate to the
Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), and the Naval Criminal
Investigative Service, respectively.
5. Responsibilities. SAPRO will:
a. Maintain visibility of Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response (SAPR) programs and related activities as implemented
by the Navy and Marine Corps through liaison with the Chief of
