The investigation was centered around the dining facility and uncoveredinappropriate sexual comments and behavior made by soldiers. At one point13 soldiers were under investigation, including several females. In theend five soldiers were counseled and reprimanded, and two received anArticle 15, which can include reduction in pay and rank. Action is stillpending against an eighth soldier. No criminal charges have been filed butthe army insists it is taking the matter very seriously.
The working environment at the dining facility has been under the gun since spring. A new manager is in place and the chain of command iskeeping a close eye on operations. Soldiers have had to go through sensitivity training on sexual harassment and conduct. All this followsthe survey of the climate and the investigation.
The Fort Bragg spokesperson said the incident appears to be an isolatedcase. Right now there are no other investigations into sexual harassmenton the base. Officials said there would be zero tolerance for suchactions.
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