Violent sexual attacks on female soldiers surge…

Sexual attacksThe Army is pushing more women closer to the front lines and in closer contact with men even as the number of sexual attacks on female soldiers has surged during the past six years.

Army figures show that reports of violent sex crimes have nearly doubled, from 665 in 2006 to 1,313 last year.

Nearly all the victims were women. Most were young soldiers moving from one post to another, a time when they were most vulnerable, according to “Generating Health and Discipline in the Force,” a comprehensive study into the Army’s mind and body.

Army’s ‘chilling trend’ puts women at risk

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