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reasoning, integrity, and professionalism required to serve as a senior leader inBrom
Department or anywhere on USS HALSEY. | have concluded that Ji presenc e on the ship, in any
capacity, would be detimental 0 our day-0-day operations, have ostall ith in(OC
ability to perform as Chief Petty Officer. Accordingly, has been temporarily
reassigned to Commander, Destroyer Squadron TWO THREE until permanent changeofstation
orders can be arranged.
5. 1 have given a copy of this detachment for cause request and enclosure (3) toBrom.
this date and have informed [Githat this request may be filed in[lfoficial recor as also
informed by enclosure (3)thatjiifhas a right to submit a written statemen t and has 15 days, until
5 September 2023, to do 50.
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3. 1 further understand that I have 15 calendar days from this date, until § September 2023,
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CO: You do not have to make any statement regarding the offense(s)of which you are
accused or suspected and any statement made by you may be used as evidence against you.
CO: You are advised that a Captain's Mast is not a trial and that a determination of
‘misconduct on your part is not a conviction by a court. Further you are advised that the
formal rulesof evidence used in trials by court-martial do not apply at Captain’s Mast.
CO: 1have a statement signed by you acknowledging that you were fully advised of your
legal rights pertaining to this fiearing.
CO: Do you understand this statement and do you understand the rights explained
therein?
CO: Do you have any questions about them or do you wish to make any requests?
CO: Have you been given the opportunity to examine the evidence against you?
~ Up to 60 days restriction, or
- Up to 45 days extra duty, or
~ Up to 45 days restriction and 43 days extra duty
~ Reduction to next inferior pay grade
~ Forfeitureofup to a maximumof% month's pay for 2 months
- Reprimand/Admonition
Note: Punishment imposed may be suspendedfor up to six months. Forfeituresofpay must
be awarded in whole dollar amounts.
CO: You are advised that you have the right to appeal this punishment to Commander,
Carrier Strike Group NINE. Your appeal must be made within a reasonable time, which
is normally five business days. Following this hearing MAI SPURLIN will advise you
more fullyofyour rights to appeal. Do you understand?
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ACCUSED ATTACHED TO OR EMBARKED IN A VESSEL
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aie concerning the contemplated impositionof norjudicial punishment in the case
o dgnedorattached to USS HALSEY (DDG 97).
NOTIFICATION
1. In accordance with th requirements of paragraph4 of Par V, MCM, (2019 edition), you are hereby notified
tat the Commanding Officer is considering imposing nonjudicial punishment on you because of th following.
alleged offenses:
CHARGE I: Violation of UCM) Article 80, Atempis
in the city of San
SPECIFICATION: In oro. USS HALSEY (DDG 97) did,UCM) Article 134:
Dicgo, CA, from on or about 27 May 2023 to on or about 15 Julyan onlin 2023, attempt 10 violate
niece Language wieERRb<gan and mansind atonship with an individual whom
8 belicved was a female approximately -years-of-g5; relationship which consisiedofdialogue including
such language as “do you find me attractive? and “your ips are verytendedbeauifu; so re your eyes”, language which
“ould have been repugnant o common proprity and would have andtoof excite sexual desire, and would have
been to the prejudice ofgood order and discipline in the aed forces a nature (0 bring discredit upon the
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2. The allegations against you re based on the following information:
“Personal Statements
| Command Investigation
3. You may request a personal appearance before the commanding officer or you may waive this right
a. Personalappearancewaived. IFyou waive your ight to appear personally before the commanding officer,
you will have the right to submit any writen maters you desire for and, the commanding officer's consideration in
determining whether or nol you committed the offenses alleged, if so, in determining an appropriate
punishment. You are hereby informed that you
Pave the ight to remain silent and that snything you do submit for consideration may be used against you in a
ral by court-martial.
b. Personal appearance requested. If you exercise your right to appear personally before the commanding
officer, you shal be entitled 10 the following rights at the proceeding:
(1) To be informed ofyour rights under Article 31(b), UCM;
(2) To be informed ofthe information against you relating o the offenses alleged:
(3) To be accompanied by a spokesperson provided or arranged for by you. A spokesperson is not entiled
{o travel or similar expenses, and the proceedings wil not be delayed to permit the presence ofa spokesperson.
behalf,
speak on your ha but may notmanquestion witnesses except as the commanding officer
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officer
(4) To be permitted to examine all documents or ‘physical objects against you that the commanding
intends to rely in deciding whether and how much
has examined in the case and on which the commanding officer
nonjudicial punishment to impose;
both;
(5) To present matters in defense, extenuation, and ‘mitigation orally, in writing, or
if their
(6) To have witnesses attend the proceeding, including those that may be witnesses against you,
statements will be relevant and they are reasonably available. A witness is not reasonably available ifthe witness.
requires reimbursement by the United States for any cost incurred in appearing, cannot appear without unduly
delaying the proceedings, orif a military witness cannot be excused from other important duties; and
(7) To have the proceedings open to the public unless the commanding officer determines that the
proceedings should be closed for good cause. However, this does not require that special arrangements be made
to facilitate access to the proceeding.
4. Knowing and understanding all ofmy rights as set forth in paragraphs 1 through 3 above, my desires are as
follows:
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CAPTAIN'S MAST
ACCUSED'S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF APPEAL RIGHTS
(See JAGMAN 0109)
1,IE or attached 10 USS HALSEY (DDG 97), have been informed
of the following facts conceming my rights of appeal as a result Captain's Mast held on 10 Aug.
2023.
a. Thave the right to appeal to Commander, CARRIER STRIKE GROUP NINE.
b. My appeal must be submitted within 2 reasonable time. Five days afer the punishment is
imposed normally considered a reasonable time, in the absence of unusual circumstances. Any
appeal submitted thereafter may be rejected as not timely. If there are unusual circumstances,
which believe will make it extremely difficult o not practical to submit an appeal within the five
day period, I should immediately advise the officer imposing punishment of such circumstances,
and request an appropriate extensionoftime in which to fle my appeal.
c. The appeal must be in writing.
d. There are only two grounds for appeal; hati:
(1) The punishment vas unjust, or
(2) The punishment was disproportionate to the offense(s) for which it was imposed.
e. Ifthe punishment imposed included reduction from the pay grade of E~4 or above, or was i
excessof: amest in quarters for 7 days, comectional custody for 7 days, forfeiture of pay 7 days
pay, extra duty for 14 days, restriction for 14 days, or detention of 14 days pay, then the appeal
must be referred to military lawyer for consideration and advice before action is taken on my
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ORDERS OF RESTRICTION
From: ALSEY (DDG 97)
To:
Subj: ORDER!
Ref: (d) HALSEYINST 1620.14 (2022)
1 sili Jou were awarded 60 daysofrestiction from the Commanding
offi
2. Your awarded days of restriction are effective immediately and will be served
Consecuivey
(855 Regulo PI Apt. 1023
2.0. You hereby restricted to the confinesof your residenceduring
Chula Vista, CA 91910) and your appointed placeofduty normal working hours
(0800 - 1600), The only deviation isthe Nex Minimart & Gas Station located on 32nd St.
and Main St. (for groceries, fuel, and hygieneproduct J s)
a period begins on 10 AUG 2023 and ends an09 OCT 2023 at 2359.
4. You will comply with al instructions contained herein. Failure 0 do so constitutes a
Violation of UCMJ Article 92(2) Failure to bey other lawful order, and could result in
adverse administrative or further disciplinary ation
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8. You re prohibited from wearing any clothing except for the uniformofthe day,
approved FSA uniforms (whenin actively working in the galley), or Navy PT uni
(only when actively engaged PT). Civilian clothes are strcly unauthorized}
one ” :
11. 1fyquag e Sick in Quarters (S1Q), you will provide acopyofyour SIQ chit o the
CMAA
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certified dermatolgaical condition acondiion exist, you must provideproof via a
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clock in your rack. You are rized to use government computers or phones unless
in the performanceofyour duties. Person are authorized for use on Sundays
from 1300-1700. Should a valid reason (family emergency; lical appointment,
counseling, etc, exist you may have your phone, only with the permissT r chain
of command, and upon notifying the CMAA of the condition.
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(with the exceptionof Sundays or Holidays) from 1800-200)
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required qualifications| I
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