"'Don't ask, don't tell' repeal training in full swing"

'Don't ask, don't tell' repeal training in full swing
By LEO SHANE III
Published: March 7, 2011

WASHINGTON – Writers over at the OutServe.org blog, a self-described underground site for gay, bisexual and transgender active-duty troops, have posted training documents from all four services for the impending “don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal. All four services (and the Coast Guard) have now started their general population training on what to expect once gay troops are permitted to serve openly in the ranks.

In all of the briefing materials, service officials are emphasizing that the goal is not to change troops’ individual beliefs on homosexuality but to ensure that everyone maintains a professional respect for their military colleagues. A Navy pamphlet accompanying sailors’ briefings notes that “any type of harassment or violence among sailors will not be tolerated.”

Troops will also be presented with vignettes of possible conflicts they could face once a repeal is finalized. Last week, the San Diego Union-Tribune noted that those include scenarios regarding public displays of affection, gay pride parades, locker room harassment, and rooming with openly gay troops.

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