D Co., 2nd Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade Chain of Command and SOP Practice Test

Directly addressing the harasser is a first-line action that sets a clear boundary and communicates that the behavior is not acceptable. When you speak up in a calm, specific way, you describe exactly what happened, explain how it affected you, and state that you want it to stop. This approach removes ambiguity, lets the person know there are consequences to their actions, and can stop the harassment quickly if the behavior is isolated or not escalating. To make it effective, be specific about the behavior, use concise language, and keep the conversation private. If you feel safe doing so, you can also document the encounter and follow up with formal reporting if the behavior continues. Other avenues like mediation, anonymous reporting, or simply exiting the assignment each have their place, but they don’t address the boundary-setting in the moment the way a direct approach does.