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Being stationed in Türkiye means there are wonderful opportunities for camaraderie, personal and professional growth, and learning about the local culture. From the time you land, take advantage of everything Incirlik AB and an assignment to Türkiye offers. As a newcomer, it is helpful to get familiar with the resources available to you at Incirlik Air Base. These helping agencies are ready to assist.

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

To file a restricted or unrestricted report, or to seek assistance and resources, call 676-7272 or stop in their office located by Titan’s Refuge.

Incirlik SAPR Office

DSN: 676-7272

24/7 Crisis Line: 1-520-940-8059

DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-5247

Website: safehelpline.org

Restricted Reporting:

• Contact the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) or Victim Advocate (VA) or Healthcare Provider

• Command is NOT notified

• SARC and VA can provide care for survivor and supportive services

• Can receive medical care

• Can receive counselling

• Can receive legal counselling from Special Victim Counsel (SVC)

• Can be changed to an unrestricted report at anytime

Note: A chaplain can provide confidentiality and counseling and will not take a report or notify command.

Unrestricted Reporting:

• Contact the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) or Victim Advocate (VA) or Healthcare Provider

• Command IS notified

• SARC and VA can provide care for survivor and supportive services

• Can receive medical care

• Can receive counseling

• Can receive legal counseling from Special Victim Counsel (SVC)

• Can receive a Military Protective Order (MPO)

AMERICAN RED CROSS

The American Red Cross facilitates grants for emergency assistance from military aid societies and assists with emergency notifications to or from a deployed service member. Emergency notifications using the Hero Care Network are used for situations like an illness or death of an immediate family member or the birth of a child. Visit redcross.org/get-help/military-families/emergency-communication for more information or download the Hero Care mobile app.

AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY 

AFAS provides emergency assistance to Air Force and Space Force families when unexpected financial emergencies arise with no-interest loans and grants. These financial assistance programs help meet immediate financial emergency needs. Visit afas.org for more information.

AFN INCIRLIK

Tune in to 1590 AM on your radio or listen using the mobile app AFN Go.

Base access programming: Channel 12

Facebook: AFN Incirlik

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE

The EO Office serves active-duty military members, DoD civilians, former employees, applicants for employment, NAF employees, family members and retirees. The office may file informal or formal complaints.

Military members have no timeline for informal complaints, and 60 days for formal complaints. Civilian complaints must be filed within 45 days.

For DoD civilians, unlawful discrimination is prohibited based on race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy or gender identity), sexual orientation, sexual harassment, harassment (bullying or hazing), national origin, age (40 and older), disability, GINA and reprisal.

Incirlik EO Office

DSN: 676-6210 or 676-6970

EO Hotline: 1-888-231-4058

Email: 39abw.eo@us.af.mil

AREA DEFENSE COUNSEL

The ADC consists of an attorney and a paralegal to advise and advocate for individual Airmen through military justice and administrative processes. The staff works with 100 percent attorney-client confidentiality, which also does not fall under the local chain of command.

They will assist with response and representation on corrective and disciplinary actions such as an Article 15, LOC, LOR, LOA, discharges, rights advisement, administrative demotions, referral EPRs/OPRs and more, from help with rebuttals to representation during court martials.

The ADC’s General Advice

• Don’t commit crimes and be appropriate on social media, Teams or WhatsApp chats.

• Use the base shuttle or a taxi instead of a scooter if you have been drinking so everyone gets home safe.

• Alcohol-related incidents can affect your security clearance.

Incirlik ADC

DSN: 676-6908

Location: Bldg. 948

Email: Incirlik.afloa.adc@us.af.mil

WhatsApp: +90 (549) 821-4511

INSPECTOR GENERAL

The IG independently assesses and reports on the overall readiness, efficiency and discipline of units through specified inquiries, investigations and inspections. IG is located in Bldg. 833. Call 676-8878 or you can also call the IG Hotline at 1-800-424-9098.

Note: If you have a concern and are unsure if you should file a complaint, contact your IG office for guidance. Any Air Force military or civilian member may file an IG complaint. However, Air Force civilian complaints (e.g., discrimination, sexual harassment, and conditions of employment) may be referred to other agencies.

Incirlik Inspector General

DSN: 676-8448 or 676-8878

IG Hotline: 1-800-424-9098

Location: Bldg. 833

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Tamala Malerk is a writer and editor with Stars and Stripes Europe. She has been with SSE since April 2022 writing articles all about travel, lifestyle, community news, military life and more. In May 2022, she earned her Ph.D. in History and promises it is much more relevant to this job than one might think.

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