This article examines concerns that Department of Defense misconduct reforms may address failures only after significant harm has already occurred. Drawing on insights from LTC (Ret.) Francesca Graham, it explores the idea that effective accountability must be proactive rather than reactive—identifying risks and correcting issues before they escalate into career-ending or life-altering outcomes. The piece raises broader questions about whether current reform efforts sufficiently address prevention, early intervention, and systemic safeguards.