Pros And Cons Of Gays In The Military

The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy was one of the most influential procedures enacted by the United States Military during the 1990’s, and it continued to shape the Military until its repeal almost two decades after its passing. While allowing homosexuals to serve in the military, DADT also prevented those gay soldiers from revealing their sexuality, and forbid members of Armed Forces from inquiring about the sexuality of other soldiers. It had a massive influence on service members; by 2008, DADT had caused the discharge of over 12,000 officers who did not hide their sexual preference (“Don’t Ask, Don’t…”). After the policy had been in place for almost twenty years, Congress proposed the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act in 2010. Despite

In December 2010, Barack Obama put an end to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy with the signing of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010. His speech, given prior to his signature, recognized the past and present homosexual members of the United States Military, and the sacrifices they have made in order to serve. As a result of this Repeal Act, the he said that the thousands of males and females in uniform would no longer be asked to live with a lie, or look over their shoulder, in order to protect and serve a nation that they love” (Repeal Act, 2010).

The 2016 election was a turning point for many individuals in the United States, not least of which were members of the LGBT community. In mid-July, President Trump made an announcement over Twitter that resulted in upheaval and uncertainty for those serving in the military: transgender soldiers would no longer be allowed to serve in the military in any capacity. The ban of transgender troops in the military, made in a highly unorthodox manner, should have no major financial repercussions but may cause many social issues. While the decision has caused open turmoil in the Pentagon and the LGBT community, it is still unofficial.

Imagine being in the heat of war, a place where trust is needed most. Imagine, however, that in the heat of war you cannot trust your fellow soldier because of personal tensions within the unit. It was this problem that the policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was designed to avoid, the tension caused between soldiers when homosexuals are serving openly. Without this policy, homosexuals serving openly could create tension that interferes with the military’s effectiveness. While it may not be obvious at first, the policy of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” actually supports the both values of the military and the rights of homosexuals. As a result, “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” is needed to protect homosexual service members and is crucial in securing

The military has dismissed many for the simple being of them being homosexuals, which expresses that they are discriminated for their

I can still recall staring at the contract, which made me swear I would not disclose my sexuality or commit “homosexual acts” while I was in the service. My family and friends were concerned about my decision to step back in the closet with this policy,

Long before the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ban was enacted during the Clinton administration, gay soldiers were enlisted since the founding of

Military policy regarding sexual orientation has mirrored – albeit, arguably, at a slower pace – broader changes in the U.S. social climate regarding the inclusion of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. As U.S. public opinion, policy, and behavior toward LGB individuals has changed, the military has incrementally removed exclusionary policies and procedures toward service members of sexual minority status. However, a recent review suggests that even as momentous changes are taking place in the social and political context related to LGB issues, there has been a decline in attention to the needs of lesbian and gay men as reflected by content published in social work journals (Pelts, Rolbiecki, & Albright, 2014). To address this gap, we examine policies and practices affecting LBG individuals in the military. Specifically, we address the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 (H.R. 2965, S. 4023), which eliminated the practice of discharging LGB service members due to their sexual orientation as was allowed under the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT) policy (Under Secretary of Defense, January 28, 2011, p.3; 10 U.S.C. 654). As a result of this act, LGB individuals are now allowed to serve their country without fear of direct repercussions due to their sexual identity.

Defenders of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy argue that the military must do what it needs to maintain the strongest possible fighting force. In order to carry out that obligation, they say, military leaders must have the authority and discretion to set rules as they see fit to keep up morale and maintain order. On the issue of gay people's service, they say, if military commanders maintain that allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly would be detrimental to morale and discipline, then courts and public should respect that decision.

Before September 2010, there was a public policy that prohibited the gays and lesbians from being employed in the US armed forces. At the same time, a public policy was enacted that required soldiers hide their sexual orientation from the public. The policies for a long time have encouraged discrimination against the gay community. If the federal government denies a US citizen an opportunity to serve in the armed force based on his or her sexual orientation, the society also capitalizes on such policies to discriminate against the group.

A lot has changed over the course of the United States Army’s existence in regards to homosexual and transgender servicemembers since the first Soldiers donned their uniforms back in 1775. Participating in homosexual activity has been grounds for discharge from military service since the Revolutionary War. Multiple Policies based on sexual orientation would be introduced to deter homosexual from joining the military ranks and some went as far to call for homosexual servicemembers already enlisted or commissioned among its ranks to be court-martialed, imprisoned, and the dishonorably discharged. The army would issue revised mobilization regulations in 1942 that would distinguished "homosexual" recruits from "normal" recruits for the first time,

President Obama, during his run for President, promised that if he was elected the military policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell” would be repealed and that homosexuals would be allowed to serve openly in our US military. As we know, Obama was elected and he followed through with his promise as earlier this year the “don’t ask, don’t tell” was repealed. The purpose of this essay is to answer the question, why is this a big deal? How will it work? How will it be implemented in the military? Over the next few pages I hope to provide you insight into this controversial issue by providing you the background surround the laws covering homosexuals serving in the military, the argument from both sides of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal, and finally how the implementation will occur in the military and what will be the problems when they finally put the new rules into effect.

Opening doors for continued opportunities to these individuals.[?] However the ban on “Transgender” military members still remained intact. In 2015, the National Center for Transgender Equality estimated 15,000 transgender service members in existence today. Who until recently, where “forced to lie about who they are in order to serve their country.”[b] Not only does the ban help the current service members, but also future recruits, “Carter said. “We’re talking about talented Americans who are serving with distinction or who want the opportunity to serve. We can’t allow barriers unrelated to a person’s qualifications prevent us from recruiting and retaining those who can best accomplish the mission."[x] . In the press release Carter quoted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, who said, "The United

The military glorifies male masculinity defined in terms of physical strength, dominance over others, invulnerability and discipline. In addition, both mainstream media representations and military discourse make it clear that the male soldier is not only hegemonically hypermasculine, but decidedly heterosexual, with heteromasculine desire linked closely with violence. “The soldier is predator, not prey; invulnerable, not vulnerable; the penetrator, not the penetrated” (Rich, 2012).

Gay Rights. As a homosexual male or female, you were able to serve your country in the military. The person who allowed and signed as a law is President Bill Clinton. They could only serve in the military if only if they didn't show any love or affection to another solider. For a homosexual person in the military has to hide their love for the same sex. In the military they lie to everyone so they live one big lie to serve the military.