In April, complaints were filed by two female soldiers against five male soldiers for making derogatory remarks of a sexual nature, Moyer said. First, soldiers had made inappropriate comments. Secondly, the investigating officer discovered that fraternization was going on. It was discovered during the investigation that male and female soldiers both had made sexually-suggestive remarks to soldiers of opposite gender, Moyer said. Two soldiers received nonjudicial punishment, in the form of Article 15s, and five others received letters of reprimand, Spearman said.
Punishment is pending for one other soldier.
The actions of the five other soldiers investigated weren't considered serious enough to warrant further action, according to the investigating officer. The investigation determined that the command climate and leaders in the dining facility permitted and participated in inappropriate behavior, to include inappropriate comments and fraternization, Moyer said. The dining facility manager has been replaced and soldiers who work at the dining facility have undergone additional sensitivity training. Newly arrived Fort Bragg soldiers receive the post commander's view on sexual harassment upon inprocessing, Moyer said. About 45,000 troops are stationed at Fort Bragg.