Are there any differences in the laws pertaining to confidentiality that are specific to Armed Services personnel?
Yes. The Coast Guard mandates that the EAP report child abuse/neglect, spouse abuse, parent abuse, elder abuse/neglect and sibling abuse to the responsible Coast Guard Worklife staff. The Air Force Material Command (AFMC) also has specific reporting requirements that pertain to civilian employees and active duty members (including activated Reserve and Guard members). Abuse of alcohol or other substances will be reported to the unit Security Manager of AFMC civilian employees who are on a Personal Reliability Program, flying status, carry weapons or hold a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. Suspected domestic abuse by an active duty military member or civilian employee living on base with an active duty member will also be reported to the base Family Advocacy Program per Department of Defense Instructions and Service regulations and instructions.
