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Lawmakers press overhaul to military system for prosecuting sexual assault in face of opposition from Pentagon Updated: 2 hours ago Published 2 hours ago Share on Facebook Print article WASHINGTON - When senators summoned Pentagon leaders to answer for a rash of sexual assaults in the military in 2013, the assembled brass were undivided in their resistance to plans that would strip commanders of their power over prosecuting those crimes, warning the changes would undermine discipline in the ranks. Eight years later, opposition from top military officials - even as they pledge “zero tolerance” for a problem that has defied decades of attempted reforms - remains unchanged. ....
Pentagon seeks sharper definition of extremist activity as military review continues The Department of Defense is seeking a sharper definition of prohibited extremist activity, among other steps, as it pushes forward with a fight against extremist ideology within the ranks, the Pentagon announced Friday. The steps include a review of current military policy that allows a service member to belong to an extremist organization as long as they don’t advocate for the group. The newly announced “critical initial steps” come after the military completed its service-wide discussions about extremism, including a review of the oath of service and current rules about supremacist and extremist ideologies. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gave the services 60 days to conduct these discussions, which ended this week. ....
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By MISSY RYAN | The Washington Post | Published: April 10, 2021 WASHINGTON When senators summoned Pentagon leaders to answer for a rash of sexual assaults in the military in 2013, the assembled brass were undivided in their resistance to plans that would strip commanders of their power over prosecuting those crimes, warning the changes would undermine discipline in the ranks. Eight years later, opposition from top military officials even as they pledge zero tolerance for a problem that has defied decades of attempted reforms remains unchanged. What has changed is the politics surrounding the issue with new signals from the White House, an increased focus on the military s lack of high-level diversity and shifting societal views on sexual assault in the wake of the #MeToo movement. ....