‘RAF troops sexually assaulting recruits during initiation ceremony’ has sparked an investigation into RAF bases in Buckinghamshire. The RAF said it doesn’t tolerate bullying and sexual assault, and has disbanded an entire regiment while the investigation is carried out.
RAF Regiment disbanded while sexual abuse allegations are investigated
The RAF has disbanded one of its regiments following allegations of sexual assault in its ranks. The RAF Police Special Investigation branch is now investigating the claims. The allegations, which are based on video footage of an alleged attack on an airman, have angered defence secretary Ben Wallace, who has described the incident as ‘appalling’. According to the Daily Mail, the video shows a naked airman being attacked by troops. The RAF has said it does not tolerate such behaviours or ceremonies and that it is taking the matter very seriously.
The allegations are a shocking turn of events, which have sparked outrage among veterans, politicians, and even senior military personnel. The RAF has disbanded the unit involved in the incident as part of the criminal investigation into the allegations. A number of the officers who were involved have been suspended and a criminal investigation is underway. The RAF has also removed a former officer’s badge and issued apologies to victims.
RAF says it does not tolerate bullying
The RAF says it does not tolerate bullying, but an investigation by Sir Mike Rake into bullying in the RAF’s display team has found that it is far from free of problems. It has received complaints from over 40 members of staff over bullying, misconduct, and sexual assault. This latest scandal is particularly worrying, as the team recently welcomed a female member to its ranks. But after just six months, she began to have problems and complained.
A video has emerged that appears to show troops sexually assaulting an airman during an initiation trial. The footage, obtained by the Daily Mail, shows a naked airman being pinned down by drunk troops and being abused. An RAF spokeswoman has said that the force was made aware of the video and is investigating.
RAF investigates ‘troops sexually assaulting recruit in initiation ceremony’
A shocking performance of a play at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival has revealed the extent of sexual assaults at RAF Mount Alice. The play shows a young woman recruit being hurled around by a troop of male servicemen, some in revealing underwear. In some scenes, they press her up against each other and hold her in grotesque sexual positions. The woman, Rebecca Crookshank, says it soon became routine.
The incident has sparked a police investigation. It has been compared to the infamous Abu Ghraib prison abuse. Rowdy troops are seen holding a naked airman down and allegedly sexually assaulting him. While the RAF has said it does not tolerate bullying, military experts fear that the incident will ruin the reputation of the service.
RAF bases in Buckinghamshire
Police are investigating allegations of sexual assault committed by an RAF sergeant in Buckinghamshire. The Daily Mail has obtained footage of the alleged assault, which shows a naked airman being assaulted by drunken troops. The RAF has said it does not tolerate sexual assault and bullying, and that this case is being investigated by its police branch.
The RAF has a welfare committee, chaired by a personnel management squadron officer, where members discuss safeguarding and risks in the workplace. Representatives from the RAFP, SSAFA, local medical branch and discipline group are typically present. The RAFP has a duty to report any concerns regarding welfare and safeguarding to the chain of command.