A major general in the U.S. Army was fired due to alcohol and sexual misconduct charges.

Defense officials told the Associated Press (AP) that Major General Ralph Baker, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, was fired from his command last Thursday and he was fined a portion of his pay by Gen. Carter Ham, head of U.S.Africa Command, after an administrative hearing and review.

The officials told the AP that Ham lost confidence in Baker's ability to be command. His alcohol abuse was a part of the reason he was relieved of his duties.

The allegations against Baker involve harassment and inappropriate contact, the officials said. They are not authorized to talk publicly about the case so their names weren't revealed.

Last May, Baker took over the task force, based at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, but was scheduled to leave the job in the near future. He was in this position for 10 months.

Baker is among the general officers being investigated for sexual misconduct.

According to the AP, lawmakers in Congress have complained that military and defense leaders have not done enough to combat sexual assault and harassment in the ranks.

Baker appealed the administrative action to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. As he awaits Hagel's decision, Baker has been temporarily moved to Washington as a special assistant to the director of the Army staff.