Sexual assault is criminal
conduct that falls well short of the
standards America expects of its men and women in uniform and is a violation of
our Air Force Core Values.
Sexual Assault
is unwanted sexual contact characterized by use of force, physical threat,
abuse of power, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Examples:
inappropriate touching, groping, or fondling for sexual gratification, as well
as penetration, oral stimulation, sodomy, or any attempt to do these things.
Consent can
be obtained verbally or through body language or gestures as long as they are
unambiguous and ongoing. It is everyone's responsibility to be 100% certain
that they have consent. A person cannot consent if they are incapacitated, for
example by alcohol, drugs, or sleep deprivation. The lack of physical
resistance or a verbal "no" does not constitute consent.