2018 saw several high-profile cases involving Special Operations Forces (SOF) that questioned the "warrior culture" and ethical oversight within elite units.
Under the leadership of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, the Department of Defense (DoD) adopted a stricter "law and order" stance, emphasizing accountability for commanders. However, simultaneous reports indicated a rise in destructive behaviors, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and hazing, prompting Congressional intervention and the introduction of new policies such as "Catch a Serial Offender" (CATCH) and strict social media prohibitions. military misconduct (2018)
In late 2018, the Department of Defense released a report indicating a disturbing rise in domestic violence incidents. The report noted that reports of domestic abuse had increased by roughly 40% over the previous decade, with 2018 showing a spike that demanded new preventative measures. In late 2018, the Department of Defense released
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