. >>> our next guest was brenda forreal the office of the defense capability management team in 2007 where she is responsible for military and dod personnel, civilian personnel issues including medical readiness, unmanned aerial systems, pilot issues, personnel security, clearance processes and worse force mix issues. ms. ferrell is the recipient of the distinguished service award and two gao awards for sustained performance leading into highly complex reviews. today ms. ferrel is presenting the findings of two goa reports. the report on sexual assault in the military and the very recently released 2016 report on hazing incidents involving service members. >> thank you, ellen. thanks for that elevation. thanks for having gao rep acceptabled here today. we appreciatuate the opportunity to discuss the recent report on dods updated prevention strategy. sexual assault is a heinous crime that devastates victims and has a far-reaching negative effect for dod because it undermines the department's core values to grade mission readiness and free decor and goodwill and raises financial costs.