Army establishes independent prosecutor office, misconduct amnesty policy

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Army establishes independent prosecutor office, misconduct amnesty policy
By Davis Winkie
Jul 18, 03:40 PM
Military judge advocates train at a mock trial, Aug. 8, 2018, at the Calhoun County Courthouse, Anniston, Alabama. (Staff Sgt. Katherine Dowd/Army)

The Army last week unveiled two new steps in its effort to revamp how it responds to sexual harassment and assault in the ranks, bringing the service closer to compliance with congressionally mandated reform targets.

As required by the annual defense bill for 2022, the Army officially established an independent prosecutor’s office, reporting to Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, according to a general order made public Thursday.

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