In July 2025 the U.S. Army announced changes to its investigative procedures that sounds simple on the surface. According to the Army Regulation 15-6 update , soldiers who knowingly file false or harassing complaints can now face punishment. Secondly, Investigators are instructed to make a preliminary credibility assessment before opening a full inquiry. Also, servicemembers accused of misconduct will no longer have their personnel files automatically flagged while an investigation drags on.