Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy: Inevitable Repeal

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Abstract:

Since the establishment of the Dont Ask Dont Tell DADT policy on 30 November 19937 the tenor of the times has significantly changed on the issue of sexual orientation in American society. There is less social ambivalence and animosity on the issue This paper will examine a number of societal trends on sexual orientation that may inevitability impact the DADT policy. Research will review recent trends among foreign militaries and several key domestic institutions. The paper explores comparable similarities between the integration of homosexuals into the U.S. military with that of African-Americans and women. Lastly, the discourse will conclude with recommendations by the Rand Corporation for the implementation of any future policy change. This paper will not attempt to answer the strategic question Should open gays and lesbians be allowed to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States This approach seeks the suspense of moral judgment to allow an objective analysis of empirical data which may make the repeal of the DADT policy inevitable in the foreseeable future.

Author(s):
Brown, Arthur M.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA479596
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), *MILITARY PERSONNEL, *POLICIES, LEADERSHIP, PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, MORALE, ETHICS, DISCRIMINATION, JUDGEMENT(PSYCHOLOGY), WOMEN, RELIGION, SOCIOLOGY, SEX, PUBLIC OPINION, FEDERAL LAW, HOMOSEXUALITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Psychology, Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
STRATEGY RESEARCH PROJECT, DADT(DON T ASK DON T TELL), GAY BAN, MORALITY
Report Date:
2008 Mar 26
Creation Date:
2008 Apr 30