DEFENS LOGISTICS AGENCY 

HEADQUARTERS 

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD 

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-6221 

1 ~. MAt 2024

MEMORANDUM FOR DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) EMPLOYEES 

SUBJECT: Statement on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) and Sexual Assault 

Prevention and Response (SAPR) 

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has zero tolerance for sexual harassment and 

sexual assault. DLA is committed to eliminating incidents of sexual harassment and sexual 

assault through awareness and prevention, training, victim advocacy, reporting, and 

accountability. As DLA Director, I expect each member of the DLA team to foster a culture and 

work environment of dignity and respect. It is our collective and individual responsibility to 

ensure our Agency is free from all forms of harassment (sexual and non-sexual) and 

discrimination. 

Sexual Harassment is a form of gender discrimination. Examples of sexual harassment 

include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, obscene remarks, or physical 

conduct of a sexual nature. Such behavior must be so objectively offensive as to alter the 

conditions of the victim’s employment, i.e., when submission or rejection of the conduct is 

explicitly or implicitly a condition of employment or a basis for employment decisions; when the 

conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance or creates an 

intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. A victim may be anyone affected by the conduct, 

not just the person at which the conduct is directed. 

If you believe you have been sexually harassed, object to the harassment by telling the 

harasser that the behavior is inappropriate, unwelcome, and that it must stop. If the behavior 

continues, elevate the issue to your supervisor (next level of supervision if the incident involves 

your supervisor). Any employee who observes conduct that could be sexual harassment should 

report the behavior to a management official. Supervisors and managers will immediately report 

all allegations of sexual harassment to the EEO office. All reports of sexual harassment will be 

investigated fully and promptly. If you believe you have been sexually harassed, you may also 

contact your respective EEO Office within 45 calendar days of the date of the alleged sexual 

harassment. For more information, visit www dla.mil/EEO. 

Sexual assault is a crime. Sexual assault is intentional sexual contact that the victim does 

not or cannot consent to, and often involves the use of force, threats, or abuse of authority. 

Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy, indecent assault, or any attempts to commit 

these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender, spousal relationship, or age of the 

victim. Sexual assault is a crime punishable under the United States Code of Military Justice and 

state and federal laws. It is investigated only by military or civilian law enforcement. If you 

have been sexually assaulted, find a safe environment, away from the offender. Call the DLA 

SAPR Hotline 24 7 at 571-767-1 133/DSN 392-767-1133 and or DOD Safe Helpline at 877-995-

5247. Seek emergency medical attention, if necessary. 
DLA employees are strongly encouraged to report all incidents of sexual assault to the 

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC). Co-workers are encouraged to seek help and 

information from the SARC. Commanders, Directors, Supervisors, DLA Police, DLA Office of 

the Inspector General, and DLA Equal Employment Opportunity office must contact assigned 

SARC or the DLA SAPR Kotline for all alleged sexual assault incidents brought to their 

attention. For more information visit htt 5: www.d a mil/Info SAPR.as x. 

Any employee who believes they have been retaliated against because they reported 

sexual harassment and/or sexual assault should immediately report the matter to the supervisor of 

the person engaging in the retaliatory conduct (if known), or to their servicing EEO office. 

Employees who witness retaliatory conduct directed toward others should report the matter to the 

next level supervisor in the chain of command. 

DLA takes sexual harassment and sexual assault very seriously. DLA will take 

administrative action against a DLA employee who has engaged in sexual harassment and or 

committed sexual assault. Annual POSH SAPR training is mandatory for all DLA civilian 

employees and military members who supervise civilians. The training is available through live 

(in-person or virtual) interactive sessions or the DLA Learning Management System. 

DLA has a strong culture of inclusion and diversity, and it is our responsibility to 

eradicate these inappropriate behaviors and provide DLA personnel with a safe workplace. 

LTG, USA 

DLA Director