# Haitian military disciplinary actions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/haitian-military-disciplinary-actions
> Updated: 2026-10-14T18:13:51.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The High Command of the Haitian Armed Forces (FAd’H) has launched an emergency disciplinary procedure against a soldier for abandoning his post without authorization. The soldier reportedly traveled to Jacmel and discharged a firearm, an act the FAd’H High Command described as having “exceptional gravity” due to the danger posed to public safety.

The individual was apprehended by the Haitian National Police and handed over to military authorities for strict arrest. The ongoing process aims to determine a final sanction, which may include permanent dismissal, as the institution maintains a “zero tolerance” policy regarding misconduct.

## Claims

- The Honduran Armed Forces dishonorably discharged 125 members during the first nine months of 2026. (reported by 3 sources)
- Discharges were due to serious offenses against ethics, military honor, discipline, and institutional image. (reported by 3 sources)
- Colonel Juan Carlos Osorto Castillo, former director of the Támara National Penitentiary Center, was among those discharged. (reported by 3 sources)
- Disciplinary grounds include acts of indiscipline and alcohol consumption during missions. (reported by 2 sources)
- The discharged group includes one officer, two non-commissioned officers, and 122 enlisted personnel. (reported by 1 source)
- Osorto was investigated regarding a suspected shortage of over eight million lempiras in prison commissary systems. (reported by 1 source)
- The separations are administrative measures and do not constitute criminal prosecution by the military. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Honduran Armed Forces discharge 125 members for serious offenses

The Honduran Armed Forces have dishonorably discharged 125 members in early 2026 for serious disciplinary and ethical violations, including the former director of the Támara National Penitentiary.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honduran-armed-forces-discharge-125-members-for-serious-offenses

### 2026-10-06: Haitian Armed Forces initiate dismissal procedure against soldier

The Haitian Armed Forces have launched emergency disciplinary proceedings against a soldier for abandoning his post and firing a weapon in Jacmel, causing public panic.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haitian-armed-forces-initiate-dismissal-procedure-against-soldier

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