Military leaders should assume an absent troop is ‘in danger,’ watchdog finds
A federal review of military absences has yielded concerning results. Most cases of unexplained troop absences end in tragedy. The review examined instances across various military branches over several years.
Commanders' responses to these situations are under scrutiny. A new recommendation suggests that commanders should take prompt action when a troop fails to report for duty. Further details on this issue are available from the Government Accountability Office, which conducted the review and made recommendations for improvement.
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