Military Culture Coalition List of Issues to be Addressed by DoD Working Group
The documents and links below were provided to Comprehensive Review Working Group for the convenience of members and staff who are researching issues associated with Section 654, Title 10, U.S.C., the 1993 law stating that homosexuals are not eligible to serve in the military. The presentation of this partial list of policy analyses, reports, and articles, many of which have been published by individuals and groups associated with the Military Culture Coalition, should not be construed as support for repeal of Section 654, Title 10, U.S.C. or endorsement of recommendations for mitigating problems likely to ensue if Congress repeals the 1993 the law.
Background and Overview
January 20, 2010 letter to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates from House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, listing issues of concern to the HASC, and providing an extensive analysis of the 1993 “RAND Study on Sexual Orientation and US Military Policy” by Campbell University Law School Professor William A. Woodruff
Air Force University Press, May 2010, Attitudes Are Not Free: Thinking Deeply About Diversity in the U.S. Armed Forces. Chapter by Elaine Donnelly titled “Defending the Culture of the Military,” pp. 249-292. Portions of this chapter are excerpted under several topics below.
Text of Section 654, Title 10, U.S.C.
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: Statement of Priorities and Overview
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: Legislative History of Section 654, Title 10, U.S.C.
CMR Policy Analysis, Legislative History of the Law Regarding Homosexuals in the Military, August 2008
CMR Policy Analysis Charts: Consequences of the Proposed New LGBT Law for the Military
Stars & Stripes: Senate Vote Leaves Repeal of Gay Ban Unlikely Any Time Soon
Frank Gaffney, Military Dodges a Bullet
CMR: Senate Protects Military By Blocking Repeal of Gays-in-Military Law
A. Practical Consequences of a Non-Discrimination Policy Regarding LGBT Personnel
Statement of the Flag & General Officers for the Military, personally signed by 1,167 retired generals and admirals, 51 of four-star rank.
Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, USA (Ret.), Mission Compromised: How the Obama Administration is Drafting the Military into the Culture War
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: Consequences of Repealing the 1993 Eligibility Law, Section 654, Title 10, U.S.C.
Gen. Carl E. Mundy, Jr., former Commandant, USMC (Ret.), Maintain Military Gay Ban
Tony Perkins, USA Today, Opposing View on Gays in the Military: Keep the Law in Place
CMR Summary: Ten Reasons to Oppose the "LGBT Law" or Policy for the Military
Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, USA (Ret.) and Medal of Honor recipient, Don’t Stress the Military With Quad-Sexual Units
R. L. Bernard: Nonsexual Zones of Trust and Military Policy
Peter Sprigg, Sex Matters in the Military
CBS News: Pentagon: Gay Survey Won’t Lead to Segregation
Letter of retired Army Lt. Col. William J. Gregor, Ph.D., to Co-Chairs of CRWG, 28 September 2010, regarding O’Callahan v. Parker, (1969), and Solorio v. U.S., (1987).
Elaine Donnelly, Human Events, The Fehrenbach Case: Defining Military Discipline Down
Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman,“Gay Boise Air Force Pilot ‘Outed’ by False Accusation,” August 23, 2009. (This investigative news report was subsequently removed from the website of the Idaho Statesman, which subsequently editorialized that the consensual conduct of Lt. Col. Fehrenbach should not be considered deserving of discharge. The recommended lowered standard, applied equally to all, would significantly degrade the culture of the military.)
Richard H. Black: Danger to Discipline
Patrick J. Buchanan: Don’t Tell! On Eric Massa
Navy Times: Trident Training Facility CO Fired – 14th CO Relieved of Command in 2010
B. LGBT Training and Corollary “Zero Tolerance” Policies
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: “Diversity” Training and Education
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: The Intolerance of “Zero Tolerance”
Tony Perkins, My Take: Ending DADT Would Undermine Religious Liberty
September 16, 2010 letter to President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates signed by 66 retired military chaplains
Alliance Defense Fund, Letter to President Obama and Defense Secretary Gates, February 17, 2010, Military Policy Regarding Religious Freedom and Chaplains
Alliance Defense Fund Letter to General Carter F. Ham, USA, and Jeh Johnson, Co-Chairs, CRWG, September 29, 2010, regarding religious freedom concerns
The Impact of Repealing DADT on the Chaplain Corps, statement signed by senior active-duty chaplain, provided by the Alliance Defense Fund
Father Alexander F.C. Webster, Ph.D., Stars & Stripes: Chaplains in No Win Situation on “Don’t Ask”
National Catholic Register: DADT: Archbishop for the Military Voices Opposition
Archbishop Broglio’s Statement on Proposed Legislation
Daniel Blomberg, Alliance Defense Fund: “Yes. Religious Liberty is in Real
Washington Times: EDITORIAL: New gay Army
Washington Times: EDITORIAL: Outing the new gay Army
Washington Times: General Denies Equating Gays, Blacks in Military
Washington Times Letter to the Editor: “Witness to Bostick Comments”
C. Burdens of Social Engineering that Affect the Quality of Military Life and Factors Essential to Sustain the All-Volunteer Force
Report of the Presidential Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces, November 15, 1992, Finding 2.5.1, p. C-80:
“Characteristics of Cohesion: Cohesion is the relationship that develops in a unit or group where (1) members share common values and experiences; (2) individuals in the group conform to group norms and behavior in order to ensure group survival and goals; (3) members lose their personal identity in favor of a group identity; (4) members focus on group activities and goals; (5) unit members become totally dependent on each other for the completion of their mission or survival; and (6) group members must meet all standards of performance and behavior in order not to threaten group survival.”
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: An LGBT Law or Policy for the Military: Impact on Morale
Mackubin Thomas Owens, Wall Street Journal, The Case Against Gays in the Military
Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, USA (Ret.), Human Events, Gay Review and Combat Effectiveness
Stuart Koehl, Weekly Standard, “Don’t Repeal ‘DADT’”
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: Speculation About Willingness to Serve
D. Changes in Military Culture
Washington Times: Group Wants Same Military Benefits for Gay Spouses
Lt. Col. Oliver North, USMC (Ret), Military Lab Rats
Chuck Donovan, the Heritage Foundation: Ready, Fire, Aim on DADT
CMR Analysis: Higher Non-Deployability Rates Due to HIV Infection
AP: 44% of Gay, Bisexual Men With Aids Don’t Know It
Center for Disease Control Fact Sheet, September 2010: HIV and AIDS Among Gay and Bisexual Men
Family Research Council: Sexual Assault in the Military
Dr. Robert J. Labutta: Risky Health Maneuvers
E. Anticipated Revisions in Military Law and Regulations
Letter to CRWG from William J. Gregor, Ph.D: Harmful Consequences of Margaret Witt ruling on principles of military law
Hans von Spokovsky, the Heritage Foundation: Don’t Ask, I’ll Just Tell You What the Law Should Be: Log Cabin Republicans v. United States
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: “Stop Loss” Authority for National Security Only
CMR Policy Analysis, New DoD Policy: Don’t Report, Don’t Ask, April 2010
Air Force Captain Statement provided by the Alliance Defense Fund, regarding DADT
Washington Times Editorial: Judicial Assault on DADT
- F. Arguments For and Against Repeal of the Current Law
Military Culture Coalition Survey – 2010
Elaine Donnelly, Big Peace, Pentagon Survey Catches a Tiger by the Tail
Col. Chris J. Krisinger, USAF (Ret.) Washington Times, Fake 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Review?
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: Civilian Surveys and Polls
Army Times, 2008: Military Times Poll
Donnelly Book Chapter Excerpt: Foreign Countries as Role Models
CMR Policy Analysis: False National Security Argument for Gays in the Military – Small Number of Discharges Do Not Justify Repeal of 1993 Law
Col. David F. Bedey, USA (Ret.) Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: A Clear and Present Danger
Conclusion and Over-Arching Issues
Duke University Journal of Gender Law & Policy, Gender, Sexuality & the Military, peer-reviewed article by Elaine Donnelly, Constructing the Co-Ed Military, Volume 14, May 2007, pp. 815-952.
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Additional Bibliography Articles Submitted to the
Comprehensive Review Working Group on October 25, 2010
Senate Report 103-112, regarding 1993 law banning gays from the military, Section 654, Title 10, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1994 (published July, 1993)
House Report 103-200, regarding 1993 law banning gays from the military, Section 654, Title 10, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1994 (published July, 1993)
Memorandum from HASC Personnel Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Steve Buyer, clarifying congressional intent that the 1993 law would codify and continue long-standing policy:
MCC Leaders Request Investigation of Army General’s Remarks
Washington Times: Group Wants Same Military Benefits for Gay Spouses
Bob Maginnis, Human Events: Troops Will Vote With Their Feet
Donnelly, Big Peace: No Reason to Bow to the “Supreme Judicial Commander of the U.S. Military
Ed Whelan, President of the Ethics & Public Policy Center, has done an excellent job explaining the Witt case and its likely consequences: The Public Discourse: Don’t Defend, Don’t Tell
American Legion Denounces Ruling
Adam Paul Laxalt, American Spectator: “Don’t Ask, Just Tell”
Thomas More Law Center Statement: Federal Judge Seizes Control of Military, Imposes Worldwide Ban on DADT
Donnelly, Washington Times: Homosexual Left Flubs Military Culture War
Catholic News Service: Military Archbishop Describes Dangers of Altering DADT
Jed Babbin, Real Clear Politics - DADT: A Cautionary Tale
CMR SITREP: Failed Attack on the Flag & General Officers for the Military
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