What is the process used by a service member to disclose that they are a victim of sexual assault, allowing for an investigative process to be initiated?

The correct choice involves the process known as Unrestricted Reporting. This allows service members who have experienced sexual assault to report the incident formally, ensuring that an investigation can be initiated. By choosing Unrestricted Reporting, the victim provides permission for law enforcement and other relevant authorities to take action on the report, which includes the potential for criminal investigation and the establishment of supportive measures.

In contrast, Restricted Reporting is designed for victims who may not want an investigation to occur and prefer to receive confidential support without involving law enforcement. Confidential Reporting is often misconstrued as a means for formal investigative action, but it typically just refers to a way for victims to discuss their experiences privately without initiating a report. Anonymous Reporting, while providing a sense of safety for victims who do not want their identities disclosed, does not typically lead to an investigation and is usually not recognized by most military procedures as an official reporting method.

Therefore, Unrestricted Reporting is essential for victims who wish to see legal actions taken and access various support services concurrently through the military's response framework.