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NARRATIVE
1. This case was initiated as a reactive investigation and pertains to the suspected violation of Article 120c (Other Sexual Misconduct - Indecent Exposure) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
2. On 25Jun14, Reporting Agent (RA) received notification from [REDACTED], USN, JAGC, USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), regarding [REDACTED] report of indecent exposure by [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] informed RA the incident occurred aboard USNS Mercy while the ship was underway. [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego, although they are both currently TAD to USNS Mercy. RA arranged an interview with [REDACTED] on 27Jun14, which was the earliest date RA could meet with [REDACTED] due to underway schedules.
3. On 27Jun14 [REDACTED] ¢)met with RA at the NCIS office aboard USS Ronald Reagan VN 76), and , [REDACTED] Victim Advocate, [REDACTED], was present for this interview . , (o) provided details regarding an incident FOR OFF AL USE ONLY in which [REDACTED] exposed his genitals in the lounge area outside of the E and F male berthing aboard USNS Mercy on 24Jun14 [REDACTED] ¢) Was provided a DD Form 2701/Initial Information for Victims and Witnesses of a Crime pamphlet, as well as a Legal Assistance for Victims of Crimes form, Exhibit (1) pertains.
4. On 01Ju114, database inquiries for [REDACTED] andi})[REDACTED] ¢)were conducted, which revealed [REDACTED] ¢)do not have a criminal history; Exhibits (2) and (3) pertain.
5. The Official Military Personnel Files (OMPFs) for [REDACTED] were reviewed on 01Ju114, which revealed no derogatory information. Exhibits (4) and (5) pertain.
6. On 30Jun14, RA conducted screening interviews of [REDACTED] observe [REDACTED] expose his genitals [REDACTED] etated he and [REDACTED] ¢)were walking into the lounge when observed [REDACTED] with his pants down and exposing his genitals [REDACTED] stated he was in the lounge when [REDACTED] exposed his genitals, but he was not offended by the incident, Exhibit pertains.
7. On 30Jun14, RA interviewed [REDACTED] indicated there was a second incidenti)[REDACTED] ¢)reported in which [REDACTED] walking around naked in male berthing and stated, "if you are looking at me, you must be gay," Exhibit pertains.
8. On 30Jun14, RA interviewed [REDACTED] who also indicated there was another incident [REDACTED] reported in which [REDACTED] was walking around naked in male berthing and [REDACTED] looked at [REDACTED] and told him he was gay, Exhibit (8) pertains.
9. On 30Jun14, RA interrogated [REDACTED] after advisement of his Article 31(b) rights, which he waived. [REDACTED] admitted to exposing his genitals as a joke [REDACTED] denied exposing himself in a sexual manner or for sexual gratification, Exhibit (9) pertains.
10. On 01Ju1l14, additional screening interviews were conducted aboard USNS Mercy, Exhibit (10) pertains.
11. On 01Jul14, RA conducted an additional interview with [REDACTED] reported an additional incident in which [REDACTED] exposed his genitals in male berthing [REDACTED] believed [REDACTED] joking around and did not feel the exposure was done in a sexual manner in either of the two reported incidents, Exhibit (11) pertains.
12. On 05Jul14, RA consulted with [REDACTED] and it was determined that this case does not meet the elements of Article 120c (Indecent Exposure) under the UCMJ. According £0 [REDACTED] there was no indication that [REDACTED] exposing himself in a sexual manner.
13. On 30Jun14, RA briefed [REDACTED], Commanding Officer, USNS Mercy, and [REDACTED] JAGC, USN, USNS Mercy, regarding this investigation. RA also briefed [REDACTED] JAGC, USN, Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Southwest, on 0O1Jull14.
14. Due to the offense not meeting the elements of Article 120c (Indecent Exposure) under the UCMJ, no further investigative action will be taken. This investigation is closed.
