Decorated Combat Commander Learns the Hard Way: Military Rules Don’t Apply to Lesbian Officers

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

I find it so hard to see why they are going after this guy so hard. Sounds like he was simply trying to uphold military regulation and prevent a "Conduct Unbecoming" (Article 133) violation.

America is set to lose one of its exceptional combat leaders due to an unjust application of the Army’s policy regarding repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell [“DADT”]. Our lawsuit is an attempt to correct this injustice to Chris Downey and our nation.”

The lawsuit stems from LTC Downey’s effort to prevent two female officers under his command, a Captain and a Lieutenant, who were in uniform at a formal military ball and were on the dance floor engaged in prolonged French kissing, taking off each other’s uniform jackets, and other intimate conduct, from violating Army regulations regarding public display of affection. Once he became aware of the situation, LTC Downey took immediate action to stop the inappropriate behavior. He also attempted to prevent other soldiers from photographing and videotaping the officers’ inappropriate conduct, which he believed would embarrass the officers and affect the good order and discipline of his unit. In the process of lowering the camera of an enlisted soldier, the camera accidentally made contact with the soldier’s nose.

As a result of the incident, LTC Downey was ordered to face an Article 15 hearing for assault consummated by battery and violation of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The commanding officer, General Mark Milley, found LTC Downey guilty of the charges. As a result, LTC Downey was issued reprimands for both violations, relieved of command, issued a negative Officer Evaluation Report (OER), and removed from the attendance list of the National War College.

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[Operator 1,925]

Total Fornicating Equine Feces!

Who the heII would prosecute such slack jawed nonsense? The jag off that filed this suit might want to sleep with one eye open.

[eieio 1,594]

In the process of lowering the camera of an enlisted soldier, the camera accidentally made contact with the soldier’s nose.

I am skeptical of this account. It sounds so peaceful…yet I imagine the scene differently.

I need more evidence.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

I am skeptical of this account. It sounds so peaceful…yet I imagine the scene differently.

I need more evidence.

Didja read where the "injured" soldier didn't want to press any charges, and that he knew it was an accident?

[eieio 1,594]

Didja read where the "injured" soldier didn't want to press any charges, and that he knew it was an accident?

I did now.

I guess I should have read the whole article earlier.

I find it so hard to see why they are going after this guy so hard. Sounds like he was simply trying to uphold military regulation and prevent a "Conduct Unbecoming" (Article 133) violation.

I agree.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I spoke with Kip about this and

also having been a military officer.

Two officers sucking face at a military ball is a big no no

A senior officer having relations with a junior officer is a no no, much less grouping it out in public.

The Lesbian part is really not a player in this.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I spoke with Kip about this and

also having been a military officer.

Two officers sucking face at a military ball is a big no no

A senior officer having relations with a junior officer is a no no, much less grouping groping it out in public.

The Lesbian part is really not a player in this.

Fixed that for you. At first it sounded like a group orgy. lol

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Fixed that for you. At first it sounded like a group orgy. lol

Thank You sweety

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Fixed that for you. At first it sounded like a group orgy. lol

Grouping it out in public is actually more frowned upon than groping. A simple grope may go unnoticed at a military ball, but for sure a group of folks going at it would garner a LOT of (unwanted) attention.

[UncleBeer 244]

A simple grope may go unnoticed at a military ball,

No balls involved. This was girl-on-girl, right?

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

No balls involved. This was girl-on-girl, right?

True dat!