Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel seeks examination of military justice in two areas . Washington ( CNN ) -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered two reviews of whether the military justice system is properly dispensing punishments and suitably protecting sexual assault victims , the Pentagon said Tuesday . Hagel wants to know if punishments properly dispensed and if victims protected . The Pentagon is also looking into whether the Army has a policy that allows commanders to punish soldiers for sexual misconduct without facing any consequences. Officer found guilty at court-martial , but case overturned by senior commander .
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel seeks examination of military justice in two areas . Hagel wants to know if punishments properly dispensed and if victims protected . The Pentagon is also looking into whether the Army has a policy that allows commanders to punish soldiers for sexual misconduct without facing any consequences. Officer found guilty at court-martial , but case overturned by senior commander .