When reporting SHARP concerns, who should be notified first?

• A. Drill Sergeants
• B. Company Commander
• C. SHARP Hotline
• D. Chaplains

Answer: (A)

The key is to notify the person who directly supervises you—the first line of command. In a training environment, that’s the drill sergeant. They’re responsible for your immediate safety and for kicking off the official reporting process, connecting you with SHARP resources, and guiding you through the next steps. The drill sergeant takes the report and ensures it’s escalated properly, whether that means involving the SHARP program, the chain of command, or other support channels.

While you can use other resources—such as the SHARP hotline or chaplains—for support or confidential guidance, they’re not the first link in the formal reporting flow. The company commander is higher up in the chain, and the drill sergeant is the closest supervisor who should be alerted first so the issue can be addressed promptly and through the proper channels.