A Holistic Approach to Repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell

Abstract

Homosexuals currently serve in the Armed Forces under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) policy, but gays, lesbians, and others throughout the United States (US), to include President Obama, believe that policy is discriminatory. Polls and trends reveal America's increasing acceptance of homosexual orientation which indicates it may be time to change the law and repeal DADT. Governor Clinton campaigned in 1992 to end the gay-ban and permit homosexuals to serve openly in the Armed Forces. His efforts culminated with the passage of the current law and the DADT policy. Senator Obama pledged to repeal DADT during the 2008 Presidential campaign. In anticipation of the repeal, senior civilian and military leaders should begin to review related issues regarding DADT and allow open homosexual service. To support this effort, this paper addresses the history of homosexual service in the Armed Forces and also considers cultural diversity, professional studies and surveys, the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009, and other DADT related issues. In addition, it addresses repealing DADT through a holistic approach with a comprehensive strategy and a one-year implementation plan to support an expected new law and policy regarding open homosexual service in the Armed Forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 17, 2010
Accession Number
ADA523894

Entities

People

  • Richard A. Teolis Jr

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Civil Rights
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Families (Human)
  • Federal Law
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Homosexuality
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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