Homosexuals and the U.S. military : current issues / David F. Burrelli, Jody Feder.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Burrelli, David F., 1958- author.

Feder, Jody, author.

Series:

CRS report for Congress ; RL30113.

CRS report for Congress ; RL30113

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gay military personnel--United States.

Gay military personnel.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (33 pages).

Place of Publication:

Washington : Congressional Research Service, 2009.

Summary:

In 1993, new laws and regulations pertaining to homosexuals and U.S. military service came into effect reflecting a compromise in policy. This compromise, colloquially referred to as "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. This compromise notwithstanding, the issue has remained politically contentious. In recent years, several members of Congress have expressed interest in amending "don't ask, don't tell." At least one bill that would repeal the law and replace it with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation--H.R. 1283--has been introduced in the 111th Congress.

Contents:

Background and analysis

Discharge statistics

Issues.

Notes:

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