The Jamaica Defence Force says it does not condone unlawful, reckless or irresponsible behaviour by any of its members, whether on or off duty.
The JDF made the declaration in a statement on Wednesday amid the arrest and charge of a soldier in St. Elizabeth on Christmas Day for allegedly discharging his firearm in public.
The army says incidents of this nature are treated with the utmost seriousness.
Thirty-year-old Rushane Brown, also known as 'Shane', of Comfort Hall, Manchester, is charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition and unlawful discharge of a firearm in a public place.
According to police reports, about 5:15 a.m. last Thursday, Brown was confronted by an off-duty police officer after allegedly firing two rounds into the air from a pistol.
A police team was immediately summoned and Brown was taken into custody.
He was later charged, following a question-and-answer interview.
The JDF says the army is cooperating fully with the Jamaica Constabulary Force to ensure the matter is thoroughly and transparently addressed.
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