From what I have seen it is more of a CYA event. More than that is is a wakeup call to guys as to what the military really considers sexual assault. ie if a guy and a girl are both so drunk that they dont remember the night prior and happen to wake up in bed next to each other, obviously it was all the guys fault and he must have assaulted the girl. Typical of the military, we won't let facts get in the way to destroying someone's life/career.
Yeah, so take one example and make a point with it. Yes, these GMT presentations are usually delivered terribly and dumbed down for the lowest common denominator, but there IS a valid point.
If you have sex with an extremely drunk chick, that is rape, legally speaking. Not saying no is not consent. Watching your buddy repeatedly make moves on a less than receptive, but not exactly vocally opposed girl = NOT ok. These aren't cut and dry scenarios that a LOT of junior sailors may not see a problem with and may turn a blind eye to if we didn't point it out to them and open their eyes a bit.
More importantly, there is a lot of information passed on services available to those who have been abused or who may suspect someone who has been abused.
Stop overly-simplifying this sexual assault training. GMT is dumb enough, so it doesn't need exaggeration when it's not warranted. No one needs to know that if you have to play music to drown out the screaming and crying, then THAT is rape.
(a little rape humor to add some levity).
