How long do Soldiers have to file a Formal Complaint from the incident?

How long do Soldiers have to file a Formal Complaint from the incident?

• A. 60 days from the incident
• B. 30 days from the incident
• C. 90 days from the incident
• D. Indefinitely

Answer: (A)

Filing deadlines for a Formal Complaint in the Army Equal Opportunity/SHARP program are 60 days from the incident. The clock starts on the date of the incident (or when the Soldier becomes aware of it) and, while some circumstances can affect timing, the standard window is 60 days. This helps ensure the issue is investigated promptly and evidence is still fresh. Thirty days is too short for most cases, ninety days is beyond the typical window, and filing indefinitely would prevent timely resolution and accountability.

Filing deadlines for a Formal Complaint in the Army Equal Opportunity/SHARP program are 60 days from the incident. The clock starts on the date of the incident (or when the Soldier becomes aware of it) and, while some circumstances can affect timing, the standard window is 60 days. This helps ensure the issue is investigated promptly and evidence is still fresh. Thirty days is too short for most cases, ninety days is beyond the typical window, and filing indefinitely would prevent timely resolution and accountability.