Hazing in the Armed Forces

Abstract

Initiation customs have long been part of the culture in the United States Armed Forces as a method to welcome new members and mark rites of passage. However, several high-profile incidents have raised congressional concern that some of these traditions may subject service members to harmful or humiliating acts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 18, 2019
Accession Number
AD1169634

Entities

People

  • Kristy N. Kamarck

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accountability
  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Population
  • Congress
  • Copyrights
  • Criminals
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Marine Corps
  • Personnel Management
  • Physical Fitness
  • Service Academies
  • Sexual Assault
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Universities

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.