When to file an army restricted report?

An Army restricted report should be filed when a victim of sexual assault chooses to report the incident confidentially and does not want to pursue a formal investigation. This option allows the victim to receive medical care and support services while maintaining their privacy. A restricted report can be made to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), a victim advocate, or certain healthcare personnel. It's important to note that choosing a restricted report means the incident will not be investigated by law enforcement unless the victim later decides to change to an unrestricted report.