Addressing disparities in the discipline process

Yesterday Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks issued this memorandum setting out steps to be evaluated with a view to reducing racial disparities in the investigative and military justice systems.

The 17 recommendations are based on the work of a DoD Internal Review Team, and will now be reviewed by cognizant offices within the department. The IRT's report can be found here. 

Note the bit about legal representation at summary court-martial. Generally, a SCM where there was no counsel during the trial is an administrative punishment and not a conviction.