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Although you may contact the DOD Hotline at any time, a faster way to resolve your complaint is usually to first contact your local or command-level Inspector General's Office. Call the Inspector General Hotline at 800-424-9098.
Unlike civilians, service member survivors of sexual harassment and assault are not allowed to sue the military for compensation for damages that occur in the workplace.
Article 128, UCMJ (Assault) Under the UCMJ, any person who: (1) attempts to do bodily harm to another; (2) offers to be bodily harm to another; or (3) does bodily harm to another person is guilty of assault.
Simple assault is usually the least severe assault crime, and it is generally charged as misdemeanor assault. Further, the laws of some jurisdictions set forth different degrees of simple assault.
Beyond possible jail time, mandatory fines, and a driver's license suspension, you could face other non-judicial punishments, or even face a court-martial. This means what you can expect to happen is facing anything from a reprimand to imprisonment and dishonorable discharge.
You can submit these types of evidence to support your claim: Service Treatment Records (STR) or Military Personnel Records (MPR) that document MST. Defense Department (DOD) reporting forms on sexual assault or harassment. Investigative reports into MST during military service.
To win an MST claim you will need the following: A Completed VA Form 21-526. Diagnosis of PTSD , anxiety, or depression from your healthcare provider. Nexus Letter/Independent Medical Opinion (see definition of “nexus” below) signed by your doctor. Evidence.
In the worst cases this can lead to the early termination of a military career, and may even have an impact on work and personal life once the victim has left the forces.