The Pentagon announced guidelines today that officials hope will give clarity and credibility to rules against adultery and fraternization in the nation's armed forces. The Defense Department began a year-long review of the problem after high-profile sexual misconduct cases led to complaints. Critics said enlisted service members were being dealt with more harshly than officers. The new rules are expected to reduce the number of prosecutions for adultery, while increasing penalties for fraternization between a superior and a subordinate. NPR's Barbara Bradley reports that critics are not sure the new guidelines will make much of an improvement.
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