Several of our closest allies have instituted meaningful reforms to manage cases of rape and sexual assault in their military . Jackie Speier : Most cases of reported rape go untried ; only 13.5 % even reported . Speier : In general , no service members raped or sexually assaulted by other members . Commanders have sole discretion whether to investigate or issue punishment , she writes . Speier : Victims deserve an impartial investigation and be tried in a military court .
Jackie Speier : Most cases of reported rape go untried ; only 13.5 % even reported . Speier : In general , no service members raped or sexually assaulted by other members . Commanders have sole discretion whether to investigate or issue punishment , she writes . Speier : Victims deserve an impartial investigation and be tried in a military court .