### Question
Can you define what covered allegation of retaliation means?


### Answer
**Covered allegation of retaliation** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 1562a*:

> an allegation of retaliation—


(1) made by—


(A) an alleged victim of sexual assault or sexual harassment

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1562a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 80-MISCELLANEOUS INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER DUTIES**

