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Two Women Said the Former USNS Wally Schirra Master Touched Them on the Bridge. Criminal Charges Did Not Follow.

NCIS records say two women reported that the former master of USNS Wally Schirra touched their lower backs and buttocks over clothing and made inappropriate comments while they worked on the navigation bridge. The accused declined an interview through counsel, USCG would not recall him to active duty, and Military Sealift Command Far East was left pursuing possible administrative action.

Abusive Sexual ContactUSNS Wally SchirraShip MasterBridgeMultiple Reporting PersonsUSCG RecallAdministrative Action

This page summarizes one Naval Criminal Investigative Service case file. The source PDF and optical character recognition transcript appear below so readers can compare the summary against the record.

Allegation
Abusive Sexual Contact / Sexual Assault
Location
USNS Wally Schirra / navigation bridge
Key date
Reported March 19, 2019
Outcome
No criminal charges; possible MSC administrative action

What the NCIS File Says

Two women reported that the former master of USNS Wally Schirra touched their lower backs and buttocks over clothing on multiple occasions between February 4 and February 16, 2019.

One person said he placed his hand on her buttocks for about two seconds while she was bending over the chart table, causing her to stand and back against a wall.

Another described an incident in which he placed a hand on her buttocks and tapped it twice.

Both also reported other touching of arms, hands, shoulders, or back, and inappropriate comments.

NCIS documented the navigation bridge and tried to interview the accused, but he would not consent without counsel. USCG would not recall him to active duty, and MSC Far East was pursuing possible administrative action.

Case Timeline

February 4-16, 2019

The alleged touching and comments occurred aboard USNS Wally Schirra.

March 19, 2019

NCIS Sasebo was notified by the MSC SAPR Program Manager.

March 25, 2019

NCIS interviewed both reporting persons.

December 16, 2019

USFJ legal advised no criminal charges would result and USCG would not recall the accused to active duty.

December 17, 2019

NCIS closed the investigation.

Why This Record Matters

  • The case centers on alleged misconduct by a senior shipboard authority figure.
  • The accountability path split among NCIS, USFJ legal, USCG recall authority, and MSC administrative action.
  • The extracted file does not state whether administrative action was ultimately taken.

NCIS Source Document

This is the NCIS Report of Investigation for the USNS Wally Schirra file. MLAA has preserved the source PDF, Bates range, and NCIS file number so readers can inspect the record directly.

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Source type
NCIS investigation file
Command or vessel
USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8) /23198
NCIS file number
20MAR19-FESS-00049-8SNA/C
Bates range
0190-0191
Source file length
2 pages
View NCIS Source PDF for Case 20MAR19-FESS-00049-8SNA/C

Readable OCR Transcript

The transcript below reproduces the substantive report text from the NCIS file in readable form, including the executive summary when one appears in the source. Paragraph numbers come from the original report. Redactions are shown as [REDACTED]. Because the text was generated from OCR, verify exact quotations against the source PDF.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. On 19Mar19, NCIS Resident Agency (NCISRA) Sasebo, Japan, was notified by [REDACTED], Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Manager, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Norfolk, VA, of an unrestricted report of sexual assault. Limited details were provided; however , (11)[REDACTED] subsequent contact with [REDACTED], GS-15, Ship Master, USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8), and [REDACTED], Commodore, MSC Far East, revealed that [REDACTED] USNR, and [REDACTED], made allegations stating [REDACTED], GS-15, previous Ship Master, USNS Wally Schirra, touched their lower backs and buttocks, over the clothes, on multiple occasions from 04Feb-16Feb19, without consent [REDACTED] added inappropriate verbal comments were also made by [REDACTED] during the alleged sexual assault incidents. Interviews with [REDACTED] were conducted on 25Mar19 and both were provided DD Form 2701 VWAP pamphlets [REDACTED] stated to NCIS that while working on the Navigation Bridge aboard the USNS Wally Schirra on 04Feb19, she was bending over a chart table when [REDACTED] approached her and placed his hand on her buttocks, over the clothes, for approximately two (2) seconds [REDACTED] 0) advised she immediately stood up and backed herself against a wall so [REDACTED] would stop [REDACTED] described several other incidents in which [REDACTED] would touch her hands, arms, and shoulders, as well as make inappropriate comments to her. [REDACTED] provided details to NCIS regarding a 06Feb19 incident in which [REDACTED] talking with her while she was standing guard near the chart table on the Navigation Bridge of the USNS Wally Schirra. [REDACTED] Stated [REDACTED] placed his hand on her buttocks and "tapped" it two (2) times, over the clothes. [REDACTED]} also reported [REDACTED] would touch her arms, hands, shoulders, and back and make inappropriate comments to her. Crime scene documentation of USNS Wally Schirra Navigation Bridge was completed. An attempt to conduct an interview with [REDACTED] made; however, he advised he would not consent to any questioning without a lawyer present. Additional contact with [REDACTED] lawyer determined he would not consent to an interview. On 16Dec19, USFJ Deputy SJA advised that no criminal charges would result from this incident against [REDACTED] USCG would not recall [REDACTED], to active duty. MSC Far East is pursuing potential administrative actions. This investigation is closed.

NARRATIVE

1. This reactive investigation was initiated pursuant to suspected violations of 18 USC 2244 (Abusive Sexual Contact) and/or Article 120 (Abusive Sexual Contact) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) .

2. On 17Decl19, [REDACTED], Commodore, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Far East, and [REDACTED], Counsel, MSC Far East, were briefed on the status of captioned investigation [REDACTED] Cadvised MSC is conducting an administrative investigation concerning allegations involving [REDACTED], GS-15, previous Ship Master, USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8). On 16Dec19, [REDACTED], GS-15, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, HQ US Forces, Japan, advised [REDACTED]} would not be recalled to active duty for trial regarding the allegations, which he confirmed through the USCG JAG.

3. This investigation is closed.