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Underreporting has been looked at in both military and the general population. Data is difficult to source and there are obvious methodological challenges on both sides.

Conviction for sexual assault in the military is an automatic dishonorable discharge and loss of all benefits as a minimum sentence. However, while the military generally has a slightly higher conviction rate than civilian courts, you don't have to be convicted to have career altering or even ending consequences.

The bar to convict is also lower. It doesn't require a unanimous vote, there's no statute of limitations, and you're generally going to face immediate consequences once accused.

parent LMYahooTFY 7 months ago

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