The Department remains committed to preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment, and continues to confront and counter harmful behaviors, provide victim assistance, and strengthen command climates. "Dignity, respect, and discipline are foundational to the warrior ethos and the overall preparedness of the force. Sexual assault and sexual harassment undermine these values, eroding trust and threatening the mission," said Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony J. Tata. The Workplace Experiences Survey (WES) survey informs the DoW’s prevention and response efforts regarding these unwanted behaviors by providing a robust system to monitor the estimated prevalence of sexual assault, sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and identifies the factors that contribute to risk. The 2025 WES survey was administered to both the Active and Reserve components simultaneously.