for all involved. reporter: the changes raise minimum officer ranks to open an investigation to a one star general, conduct an inquiry to lt. colonel and authorize dismissal to a one star general. outing information from third parties will be taken under oath. scrutinized to avoid a grudge, costing a service member s military career this includes those under investigation now. as of my signature right after this meeting, every case that is currently still open, will be dealt with under these new regulations. reporter: military leadership is also dealing with a three-star general after lt. general mixon wrote a blunt letter to stars and stripes which said it is often stated that most service members are in favor of previouslying the policy. i not believe that is accurate. he went on to write, now is the time to write your elected officials and chain of command and express your views. today pentagon brass expressed