http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/ACADEMY_SEXUAL_ASSAULT?SITE=WVHUN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTAs Air Force cadets return to classes this month, they are seeing a new system for handling rape allegations - reforms put in place throughout the military in response to the sex scandal that rocked this prestigious school more than two years ago.
The Defense Department is adding sexual assault response coordinators at every major base around the world. Bases also will have at least one victim's advocate, most of them civilians.
In another groundbreaking move, all 1.5 million active duty military personnel will have the option of reporting a sexual assault and having their identity shielded from commanders. Base commanders will be told there has been an incident but given no information about the alleged victim.