Politics & Government
Army Suspends Commander in Japan
General was suspended due to allegations that he failed to report or properly investigate a reported sexual assault.
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2013 – Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr. was suspended on Friday of his duties as the commanding general of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), according to a Defense Department news release.
Harrison was suspended following actions taken today by Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno due to allegations that Harrison failed in his duties as a commander to report or properly investigate an allegation of sexual assault, the release said.
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Maj. Gen. James C. Boozer, the former deputy commanding general of United States Army Europe, will serve as the interim commander until the investigation is complete and the issue resolved, according to the release.
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