U.S. Army Reopens Investigation Into Supervisor Remark to Black Female Captain

The U.S. Army has reopened an investigation into a Black female captain's report that her chaplain supervisor made an offensive remark to her at Fort Jackson in South Carolina last year. The captain said the incident occurred on Aug. 13, 2025, while she was helping patch a hole in an office.

She reported that the supervisor told her he would tie her to a tree and beat her. com. In a subsequent statement he said he did not recall making that specific remark but remembered telling the captain in jest that he would have to punch her in the face if she did not complete a project on time.

com reported Tuesday that the Army reopened the 15-6 investigation into the captain's claims and the supervisor's actions. The fact-finding inquiry is conducted by an appointed investigating officer to determine any misconduct or improprieties. The decision follows a previous 15-6 investigation that returned as unfounded, with results not originally shared with the captain.

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The Army's initial response led the captain to contact the Military Religious Freedom Foundation for guidance. The organization represents more than 100,000 military personnel, about 95 percent of whom are Christians. com, the captain expressed appreciation for the decision to reopen the case.

She stated that the move gave her hope that speaking up matters for other soldiers who might fear they will not be heard. The captain was commissioned through Army ROTC at Virginia State University in May 2018. She has served in Hawaii and as a platoon leader for basic training before arriving at the Chaplain School in January 2025 as a force management officer.

The alleged remark came after the supervisor had prayed over the captain's daughter during a medical emergency about a month into her time at Fort Jackson. com in April 2026 that the statement carried significant weight as a Black woman in a professional Army setting.

com that the captain demonstrated courage in coming forward. He said the organization has received reports from many service members facing similar situations and encouraged those individuals to seek assistance if needed. com report was published.