Public action

Questions To Ask

Before your son signs anything, ask direct questions about what happens if he is accused, who protects him, and whether weak evidence can still move forward.

For Parents And Families

  • If my son is falsely accused, who protects him?
  • Can a case still move forward after the military finds serious problems with the evidence?
  • Who gets to decide whether weak evidence is enough?
  • Can politics or public pressure affect what happens to my son?
  • What should I tell my son before he signs anything?

Use The Records

When asking questions, cite the specific document page or PDF. Source-backed questions are harder to dismiss than broad accusations.

Open evidence library

For Recruiters And Leaders

  • What do you tell parents about the risk of a false accusation before their son enlists?
  • If military records show serious doubts about a case, who has the power to stop it?
  • What happens when a preliminary hearing officer recommends dismissal or finds no probable cause?
  • What safeguards keep career pressure, politics, or public pressure from shaping a charging decision?

For Elected Officials And Oversight Offices

  • Will you support independent review of cases where official records show serious pretrial proof concerns?
  • Will you ask the services how many cases proceeded after no-probable-cause or dismissal recommendations?
  • Will you support transparent conviction-integrity review for military justice cases?
  • Will you require public reporting that distinguishes allegations, referrals, convictions, acquittals, and collateral charges?