SEAL Team Seven U.S. Navy SEAL Team Expelled From Iraq Over Reports Of Drinking And Rape

Navy SEALs U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jayme Pastoric

Task & Purpose: The Navy reportedly booted SEAL Team 7 out of Iraq after a senior enlisted platoon member allegedly raped a female service member

When the commander of Special Operations Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve unceremoniously booted SEAL Team 7 out of Iraq this week, the U.S. Special Operations Command justified it "due to a perceived deterioration of good order and discipline within the team during non-operational periods."

But according to an alarming new report in the New York Times, "deterioration of good order and discipline" seemed to be an understatement.

While the Navy initially indicated that an alcohol-soaked July 4th party was the core driver of the decision, a senior Navy official revealed to the New York Times' David Philipps that a senior enlisted platoon member had allegedly raped a female service member assigned to the SEAL platoon.

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More News On SEAL Team Seven U.S. Navy SEAL Team Being Expelled From Iraq Over Reports Of Drinking And Rape

SEAL shenanigans in the spotlight (again) -- Navy Times
A Navy SEAL in the platoon being kicked out of Iraq for misconduct was reportedly accused of raping a fellow service member -- Business Insider
Navy SEALs sent home from Iraq by commander who ’lost confidence’ in platoon -- National Post/Washington Post
A Navy SEAL Platoon Is Pulled From Iraq Over Misconduct Reports -- The New York Times
U.S. Navy SEAL Team Expelled From Iraq Over Reports Of Drinking And Rape -- Newsweek
Sexual assault report led to investigation of Navy SEAL team kicked out of Iraq for drinking alcohol, officials say -- Stars and Stripes
Navy SEAL platoon being sent home from Iraq over misconduct, reports say -- FOX News
US Navy Seals platoon sent home from Iraq for drinking alcohol as sexual assault allegations investigated -- Independent

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