What does I. A.M. STRONG stand for?

• A. Intervene, Act, Motivate
• B. Intervene, Acknowledge, Motivate
• C. Include, Act, Move
• D. Intervene, Accept, Motivate

Answer: (A)

I AM STRONG is a bystander intervention framework used in Army safety and SHARP training. It emphasizes three actions when you witness troubling or dangerous behavior: Intervene to break up the situation and prevent it from escalating; Act to take concrete steps to protect yourself and others and de-escalate the moment; Motivate others to get involved or to seek help so the right support is mobilized. This sequence promotes proactive, practical involvement rather than passive responses. The other options replace or alter a key verb in the pattern—Acknowledge, Move, or Accept—which aren’t part of the standard mnemonic. By following Intervene, Act, Motivate, you help reduce harm, support victims, and reinforce everyone’s responsibility to step in.