Homosexuals and the U.S. Military: Current Issues

Burrelli, David F. ; Feder, Jody

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Civil rights;    Gay military personnel -- U.S.;    Gays -- U.S.;    Military policy -- U.S.;    Defense policy;   

RP-ID  :  RL30113
RP-ID  :  RL30113_2008Jul18

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report examines "don't ask, don't tell," policy in the U.S. military. "Don't ask, don't tell," holds that the presence in the armed forces of persons who demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts would create an unacceptable risk to the high standards of morale, good order and discipline, and unit cohesion which are the essence of military capability. Service members are not to be asked about nor allowed to discuss their homosexuality.