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Lawmakers press services on Brandon Act awareness; panelists say training exists but strategic communication gaps remain
Summary
Lawmakers pressed service leaders on awareness and implementation of the Brandon Act; Navy witnesses said the policy is embedded in leadership training while Air Force witnesses acknowledged they lack a formal strategic communications campaign to keep the policy visible.
Lawmakers pressed service leaders on implementation and awareness of the Brandon Act, a DOD policy intended to let service members request help from the chain of command without punitive consequences.
"Brand and act for us, and the responsibility to to take care of, another sailor is part of our session pipelines," a senior Navy witness said, describing training and leadership schools that cover the law and how to respond. The witness…
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