Within the Coast Guard, sexual assault is a crime that destroys discipline, erodes command cohesiveness, and degrades readiness. Although sexual assault in the military is an issue that has recently received significant attention from external oversight bodies and the media, the issue has been at the forefront of the Commandant's priorities for many years. Since 2008, the Coast Guard has dedicated significant resources and taken direct actions-such as hiring a dedicated Program Manager and chartering a Task Force to examine sexual assault training, policy, investigations, communications, and...