As the Department of Defense implements Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recently announced directives to overhaul the complaint processes and narrow the definition of bullying and hazing, critics worry the changes could discourage troops from coming forward to report wrong-doing.
To drive home the changes, Hegseth sent out a memo Monday entitled “The Warrior Ethos and Standards at the War Department” calling on leaders at every level to watch his speech in full or read the transcript, and review the policy changes no later than Oct. 31.
“The Department’s strength will be defined by our unity, combat readiness, warrior ethos, and commitment to standards by every member of the Joint Force,” the memo read. “Leaders at…more
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