Marine Survey Shows Rise In Sexual Harassment Among Officer, Enlisted Females

By Thomas Duffy / April 14, 2000 at 5:00 AM
Despite a generally positive view of the Marine Corps among active duty and reserve Marines, a 1999 Marine Corps survey indicates sexual harassment of female enlisted Marines and officers is on the rise. In the case of female officers, the harassment is coming from both senior officers and subordinates. The survey, detailed in a March 29 memorandum issued by Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Jones, polled-active duty and reserve Marines' experiences regarding service organizational issues like leadership, unit cohesion, professional...

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