Alleged Troop Mutiny Was 'Isolated Incident,' General Says
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2004 -- The commanding general of a group of soldiers that
allegedly refused to take part in a recent convoy operation in Iraq told
reporters the event was an "isolated incident."
Army Brig. Gen. Jim Chambers, commanding general of the 13th Corps Support
Command, confirmed at an Oct. 17 press briefing in Baghdad that about 18
reserve soldiers with the 343rd Quartermaster Company didn't accompany a recent
fuel supply convoy.
The Oct. 13 supply mission, Chambers noted, did move out a little while later
with other soldiers. Chambers said the convoy in question was carrying good
fuel and that all convoy protection measures were in place.
Some relatives of soldiers who didn't accompany the convoy were quoted in news
reports saying the soldiers believed they were delivering contaminated
helicopter fuel and that convoy protection measures were inadequate.
Chambers noted that the 343rd , based in Rock Hill, S.C., has successfully
carried out its combat missions since being deployed to Iraq nine months ago.
The general said a full investigation of the incident is under way.
Disciplinary action would be meted out if warranted, he added. All 18 soldiers
involved have returned to duty and are performing routine tasks, Chambers said.
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