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

Abstract

Since the establishment of the "Don't Ask Don't 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 2008
Accession Number
ADA479596

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  • Arthur M. Brown

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical

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  • African Americans
  • Christianity
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Homosexuality
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • Minority Groups
  • Nato
  • Public Policy
  • Second World War
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Students
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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