Soldiers charged over derogatory comments

AUSTRALIAN soldiers will reportedly be charged after posting derogatory comments about women on social media.

Defence has told the Townsville Bulletin a small number of serving soldiers based in Townsville will be charged under the Australian Defence Force Discipline Act after associating themselves with two Facebook pages that referred to women as "sluts" and "fat chicks".

The soldiers involved could also face further disciplinary action, the Commander of the Townsville-based 3rd Brigade says.

Brigadier Shane Caughey says he is disgusted by the culprits' conduct and those who denigrate any group in society were not welcome in the ADF.

"There is no place for them here in Townsville and no place for them in 3rd Brigade," he said.

ADF members had chosen to protect every Australian, regardless of their gender, religion or ethnicity, when they joined up, he added.

"It is inappropriate for any member of the ADF or the army to express views which denigrate a particular part of our society," he said.

"Absolutely we have to be held to higher account - otherwise all Australians cannot trust the institution.

"That is a message that every soldier needs to understand."

The charges are unrelated to an investigation into soldiers who allegedly filmed themselves having sex with fellow military personnel and civilians and sent the images to their colleagues.

Army chief Lieutenant-General David Morrison last week announced more than 100 ADF members were being investigated over the emails.

Gen Morrison followed up the announcement with a fiery video message targeting troops.

The stern message, which urged members who weren't prepared to respect women to "get out" of the army, was applauded by feminists and the wider community.

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