That policy, im just curious, is it the same in the Air Force? Are people that arent straight often mistreated in the Air force?
2006-12-13 08:36:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
"Don't Ask, Don't tell" is the common term for the U.S. military policy...the policy prohibits anyone who has sexual bodily contact with a person of the same sex from serving in the armed forces of the United States, and prohibits any homosexual or bisexual from disclosing his or her sexual orientation, or from speaking about any homosexual relationships, including marriages or other familial attributes, while serving in the United States armed forces. The policy also requires that as long as gay or bisexual men and women in the military hide their sexual orientation, commanders are not allowed to investigate their sexuality.
You can find some of the history about it, statistics on the number of persons discharged from each branch of the military in the fiscal years since the policy was first introduced in 1993 and other resources at the links below:
2006-12-13 15:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Nuttie Nettie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure it is the same in all branches of the miltiary..I was in the Army and as much as my former Unit hated the fact that I was what I was they could not come right out and accuse me when I don't do anything in public or bring any attention of who I am with..all they could do was wait for someone to tell or even myself to come right out and say I was gay..of course I never did..therefore they just HATED on the sidelines..i really didn't give a hoot anyways..even today I see alot of Airforce females doing their thing it pisses off the str8 population cause that means it's two kitty-cats that are out of their reach..as for mistreatment I doubt they r but if u advertise your preference then be prepared to recieve the consequences..so long as u keep it to yourself and keep doing a good job with mission in mind and not get sidetracked u will be ok..
2006-12-13 09:02:50 · answer #2 · answered by Charmer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a 20 year retired Marine, I would advise any LGBT person to stay away from the military until the rules are changed. It is not worth the hassle.
People in the services are a cross section of america, so you will see some of the same idiots in the service that we see here in yahoo answers. Mix that with the fact that the UCMJ (military laws) are not in favor of gays, it does not seem wise.
I would love to see the laws change because I served with some great guys and gals in the Marines. A couple have come out of the closet, like me :)
2006-12-13 08:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by Tegarst 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I may ask, if some slack jawed oaf asked me to sleep with them and I refused, can the bastard report me as a lebian?
Don't ask, don't tell is like Pontius Pilate washing his hands. Just an excuse for the senior incompetents to ignore the problem.
Rose P.
2006-12-13 12:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by rose p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to join the Marines after doing four years at the Citadel in South Carolina. Any advice for me in trying to keep the gayness hidden.
2006-12-13 09:08:20 · answer #5 · answered by Dark Knight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its that way in all branches. Just because some one is gay/lesbian doesn't mean they can't fight for their country just like anyone else. Who cares? But hey, they can't ask and you aint gotta tell. . . Gays/Lesbians are mistreated everywhere. I think it just depends on the person.
2006-12-14 05:54:40 · answer #6 · answered by sweet_treat101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It' in every branch of the service, you just have to focus on your job and continue to live a secret life away from ignorant straight people. (or what I mean as homophobics)
2006-12-13 11:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by Noclue 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The policy is the same in the airforce. My friend got "found out" but she didn't out right say anything, so they make her go to therapy to ensure "normal" gender roles.
2006-12-13 08:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. Bass 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's the same in all branches of the service.
2006-12-13 08:38:20 · answer #9 · answered by Ron N 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋