Download or read book Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of Don t Ask Ton s Tell written by Jeh Charles Johnson and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 2, 2010, the Secretary of Defense appointed the two editors to co-chair a working group to undertake a comprehensive review of the impacts of repeal, should it occur, of Section 654 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code, commonly known as the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law. Their assignment was two-fold: (1) assess the impact of repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell on military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting, retention, and family readiness; and (2) recommend appropriate changes, if necessary, to existing regulations, policies, and guidance in the event of repeal. This document constitutes their report of that assessment and their recommendations. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find report.
Download or read book Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of Don t Ask Don t Tell written by Department Defense and published by Northern House Media, LLC. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 2, 2010, the Secretary of Defense appointed General Carter F. Ham, United States Army and Jeh Charles Johnson, General Counsel, Department of Defense to co-chair a working group to undertake a comprehensive review of the impacts of repeal, should it occur, of Section 654 of Title 10 of the United States Code, commonly known as the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law. In this effort, they were aided by a highly dedicated team of 49 military and 19 civilian personnel from across the Department of Defense and the Military Services. Their assignment from the Secretary was two-fold: 1) assess the impact of repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell on military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting, retention, and family readiness; and 2) recommend appropriate changes, if necessary, to existing regulations, policies, and guidance in the event of repeal. The Secretary directed them to deliver their assessment and recommendations to him by December 1, 2010. This document constitutes their report of that assessment and their recommendations. The Secretary also directed them to develop a plan of action to support implementation of a repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. That plan accompanies this report.
Download or read book Support Plan for Implementation Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of Don t Ask Don t Tell written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of Don t Ask Don t Tell written by United States. Department of Defense and published by Books LLC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assesses the impact of possible repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell on military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting, retention, and family readiness. Recommends appropriate changes, if necessary, to existing regulations, policies, and guidance in the event of repeal.
Download or read book Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of Don t Ask Don t Tell written by United States. Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assesses the impact of possible repeal of Don't ask, don't tell on military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting, retention, and family readiness. Recommends appropriate changes, if necessary, to existing regulations, policies, and guidance in the event of repeal.
Download or read book Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of Don t Ask Don t Tell written by United States. Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assesses the impact of possible repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell on military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting, retention, and family readiness. Recommends appropriate changes, if necessary, to existing regulations, policies, and guidance in the event of repeal.
Download or read book Support Plan for Implementation written by United States. Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines the key policies affected if repeal occurs. Appendices provide sample tools and information that Services may find useful in designing their training and communication materials.
Download or read book Navigating the Repeal of don t Ask Don t Tell written by Richard D. Fox and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. military is a microcosm of the United States and contains many different groups and subgroups. Over the years, the U.S. military successfully integrated all of these different categories, except for non-heterosexuals. They serve in the U.S. Armed Forces now and they will continue to serve in the future. Legal integration certainly raises issues for the Department of Defense, but it is not a wicked problem. There is no reason to assert that non-heterosexuals cannot display the U.S. military's core values of loyalty, dedication, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage like any other service member. This paper submits that non-heterosexuals should not be denied military membership based upon sexual orientation. This paper provides a regulatory and statutory background concerning the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and the Repeal Act of 2010, an analysis of the Repeal Act of 2010, a summary and analysis of the Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and its Support Plan for Implementation, a theoretical approach to organizational change communication, and recommendations that may add more credibility and transparency to the repeal process.
Download or read book Support Plan for Implementation written by United States. Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines the key policies affected if repeal occurs. Appendices provide sample tools and information that Services may find useful in designing their training and communication materials.
Download or read book The End of Don t Ask Don t Tell The Impact in Studies and Personal Essays by Service Members and Veterans written by J Ford Huffman and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2012-12-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 4 reports and 25 personal essays from diverse voices—both straight and gay—representing U.S. Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force veterans and service members, this anthology examines the impact of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and its repeal on 20 September 2011 in order to benefit policy makers, historians, researchers, and general readers. Topics include lessons from foreign militaries, serving while openly gay, women at war, returning to duty, marching forward after repeal, and support for the committed same-sex partners and families of gay service members.
Download or read book The End of Don t Ask Don t Tell written by J Ford Huffman and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 4 reports and 25 personal essays from diverse voices—both straight and gay—representing U.S. Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force veterans and service members, this anthology examines the impact of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and its repeal on 20 September 2011 in order to benefit policy makers, historians, researchers, and general readers. Topics include lessons from foreign militaries, serving while openly gay, women at war, returning to duty, marching forward after repeal, and support for the committed same-sex partners and families of gay service members.
Download or read book Our Time written by Josh Seefried and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our Time marks the end of more than a decade of silence, giving voice to the LGBT men and women who served under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” These individuals enlisted knowing that the military would ask them to bury an integral part of themselves and yet joined because of their deep belief that the values of the military were worth the tremendous sacrifice. Our Time shares their stories for the first time, revealing an intimate portrait of military life. Edited by air force officer Josh Seefried, a cofounder of the LGBT active duty military association OutServe, Our Time is a collection of remarkable depth and diversity. We witness the abuse—physical and mental—endured at the hands of fellow soldiers and superiors. We see the hardships faced by their families and partners and feel the pain of the choice between military and self. There are also examples of humanity at its very best: leaders with the courage to support their comrades in the face of tremendous pressure, friendships forged and minds opened, and love that endures the very toughest of odds. Throughout we are reminded of the bravery and selflessness of the men and women who chose to serve our country and defend our liberties while their own freedom was withheld. At once a testament to the wrongs of the policy and a celebration of the good that endured in spite of it, Our Time marks the start of a new era in our national history
Download or read book Homosexuality written by Tamara L. Roleff and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2011-10-17 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential volume explores issues surrounding homosexuality. It presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Readers will evaluate opposing views about topics including the nature versus nurture debate, same-sex marriage, and the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Essay sources include the Witherspoon Institute, John McCain, Barry Starr, and Wayne Besen.
Download or read book Integrating the US Military written by Douglas Walter Bristol and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Integrating the US Military is an edited collection that examines the US Army's role and place in progressive social change through the lens of the military experience of African Americans, women, and gays since World War II. By making this long overdue comparison, the editors argue this anthology demonstrates how the challenges launched against the racial, gender, and sexual status quo in the years after World War II transformed overarching ideas about power, citizenship, and America's role in the world. This anthology's major contribution is synthesizing recent scholarly work on the history of minorities and women in the US military. It does so by examining connections between GIs and civilian society in the context of ideologies of race, gender, and sexuality. Given the militarization of American society since World War II, revealing the links between these legally marginalized groups within the Armed Services is historically significant in its own right. At the same time, this comparison also sheds new light on a broad range of issues that affected civilian society, such as affirmative action, integration, marriage laws, and sexual harassment. Integrating the US Military is a book designed for college students, military professionals, policy makers, and general readers. Allowing readers to view the history of several civil rights movements within the Armed Forces will prompt them to rethink the way they understand the history of social movements. It will also help them to better understand the relationship between the military and American society. Finally, readers will gain a historical perspective on recent debates about the rights of gays in the military and the implications of deploying women in combat."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Inclusion in the American Military written by Morten G. Ender and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The US military is one of the largest employers in the country and is a relative microcosm of American society, bringing in people from diverse backgrounds and history to defend the nation from all enemies. Military and civilian leaders address the same challenges as those found in the civilian world, including diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. The US military has both led and followed the nation in establishing policies of diversity and inclusion. In this second edition, the editors and contributors provide a revised, updated, and expanded overview of the ways in which diversity and inclusion are dispatched in the US military by providing information and knowledge about celebrated and contested social characteristics including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexuality and three new groups comprising the military: the (dis)abled, civilians, and immigrants. Astute subject matter experts contribute contemporary, must have, go to chapters into a fresh, compelling, and insightful volume on the roles that each of these groups occupy in the US armed services as well as the laws, rules, and regulations regarding their participation. This new edition also provides eleven Lived Experiences that enliven and humanize each chapter and will assuredly inspire readers.
Download or read book Antigay Bias in Role Model Occupations written by E. Gary Spitko and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first game of the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs on April 22, 1876, tens of thousands of men have played professional sports in the Big Four—baseball, basketball, football, and hockey—major professional sports leagues in the United States. Until April 29, 2013, however, when National Basketball Association center Jason Collins came out publicly as gay, not one of those tens of thousands of men had ever come out to the public as gay while an active player on a major league roster. Is it because gay men can't jump (or throw, or catch, or skate)? Or is it more likely that the costs of coming out are too high? In Antigay Bias in Role-Model Occupations, E. Gary Spitko argues that in the case of athletes, and others in role-model occupations, a record of widespread and frequently systematic employment discrimination has been excluding gay people from the public social spaces that identify and teach whom society respects and whom members of society should seek to emulate. Creating a typology of role models—lawyers/judges, soldiers, teachers, politicians, athletes, and clergy—and the positive values and character traits associated with them, Spitko demonstrates how employment discrimination has been used for the purpose of perpetuating the generally accepted notion that gay people are inferior because they do not possess the requisite qualities—integrity, masculinity, morality, representativeness, all-American-ness, and blessedness—associated with employment in these occupations. Combining the inspirational stories of LGBT trailblazers with analysis of historical data, anecdotal evidence, research, and literature, Antigay Bias in Role-Model Occupations is the first book to explore in a comprehensive fashion the broad effects of sexual orientation discrimination in role-model occupations well beyond its individual victims.
Download or read book Authorship Contested written by Amy E. Robillard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores a dimension of authorship not given its due in the critical discourse to this point—authorship contested. Much of the existing critical literature begins with a text and the proposition that the text has an author. The debates move from here to questions about who the author is, whether or not the author’s identity is even relevant, and what relationship she or he does and does not have to the text. The authors contributing to this collection, however, ask about circumstances surrounding efforts to prevent authors from even being allowed to have these questions asked of them, from even being identified as authors. They ask about the political, cultural, economic and social circumstances that motivate a prospective audience to resist an author’s efforts to have a text published, read, and discussed. Particularly noteworthy is the range of everyday rhetorical situations in which contesting authorship occurs—from the production of a corporate document to the publication of fan fiction. Each chapter also focuses on particular instances in which authorship has been contested, demonstrating how theories about various forms of contested authorship play out in a range of events, from the complex issues surrounding peer review to authorship in the age of intelligent machines.
