The answers from Wisconsin are below:
1.
Do you rely on civilian law enforcement to investigate and prosecute
sexual assault cases against members of your Guard unit?
Civilian authorities have primary criminal jurisdiction in sexual assault
cases. The Wisconsin National Guard does have the authority to prosecute
sexual assault crimes if civilian authorities decline prosecution.
Commanders consider all disciplinary measures at their disposal. The
Wisconsin National Guard has trained sexual assault investigators who may
incorporate findings from local law enforcement investigations when
considering disciplinary measures. Additionally, the National Guard Bureau
Office of Complex Investigations is available to assist the state depending
on the circumstances.
2.
Does your state UCMJ have any specific language regarding
investigating or prosecuting sexual assault cases? If so, please provide
some details or the specific statute.
Yes. Article 120 of the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice is substantial
and mirrors language found in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (Wis
Stat 322.120)
3.
Does your state UCMJ allow you to do the equivalent of an Article 32
hearing in the federal system? If so, under what circumstances?
Yes, whenever there is a crime punishable by the WCMJ that we have
jurisdiction or authority to prosecute we will convene an article 32 hearing
under the WCMJ. That is equivalent to the Article 32 UCMJ hearing.
4.
Is there a statute of limitations for sexual assault against members
of the military? If so, what is the length?
Yes, 3 years.
5.

When was your UCMJ last updated?

Article 120 was updated in April of 2014.
6.
Are you currently pursuing any changes to your UCMJ in relation to
rape or sex assault?
See above
7.

In the last five years, have you held a court martial as a result of

 a sexual assault allegation within your Guard unit?
Yes. We have one Court-Martial case currently pending.
8.
In the last five years, have you meted out any of the following
punishments resulting from a sex assault allegation made against a member of
your unit? GOMOR and/or letters or reprimand, Dishonorable Discharge, Other
type of discharge (please specify), Forced resignation, Forced retirement,
Other (please specify)
It is not the policy of the Wisconsin National Guard to discus disciplinary
actions; however, Commanders are required to investigate sexual assault
allegations and have exercised the full range of disciplinary measures to
address sexual misconduct within the organization.
9.
What would your Guard unit like, that you do not have now, to help
you combat sexual assaults?
At this time we feel we have the capability to address sexual assault cases
within the state. However, we continue to work with our partners at the
State and National level to look for additional ways and means to prevent
sexual misconduct in our ranks.
10.
Anything else you would like to tell us about how your Guard unit
investigates and prosecutes sexual assault cases?
The Wisconsin National Guard is committed to taking all allegations of
sexual harassment and sexual assault very seriously. Our organization
supports and maintains a network of over 100 victim advocates, including one
full time victim advocate, 3 trained special victim's counsel, 3 trained
sexual assault investigators, a facility canine, and a sexual assault
response coordinator to ensure immediate response and continuous support to
all victims.
All Guard members, every individual, unit and organization, including
Commanders are held appropriately accountable for their behavior, actions
and inactions.
All Wisconsin Guard members participate in quarterly awareness training
given by trained Victim Advocates that reinforce the seriousness of sexual
harassment, sexual assault, and explain legal definitions and avenues of
reporting.
Victim Advocates are trained to national standards and credentialed by the
National Organization for Victim Assistance.
The Wisconsin Guard is committed to providing compassionate care for
victims, and protecting the rights and privacy of survivors.
The Wisconsin Guard ensures every allegation is thoroughly and

 professionally investigated and takes appropriate action based on the
results of the investigation.
Paul Rickert, Major
Director of Public Affairs
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs