DOD Service Academies: Status Report on Reviews of Student Treatment

Abstract

Despite its being outlawed, hazing has never completely disappeared from the academies. At all three academies, hazing-type treatment occurs more frequently than officially filed charges would imply. The distinction between hazing and legitimate fourth class (freshmen) indoctrination is somewhat unclear. Many of the traditional elements of the fourth class systems are subject to potential abuse by upper-class students. The academies have rarely charged anyone with hazing and have usually chosen to pursue hazing-type offenses using lesser charges.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 1992
Accession Number
AD1174887

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  • Paul L. Jones

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Human Systems

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  • Service Academies
  • Sexual Harassment
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  • United States Naval Academy

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