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Homosexuals in the Military: Policies and Practices of Foreign Countries

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date June 25, 1993
Report No. NSIAD-93-215
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Summary:

In light of ongoing congressional debate over the President's proposal to lift the ban on homosexuals in the armed forces, this report examines how 25 foreign countries have handled this issue. Included are in-depth reviews of four countries--Canada, Germany, Israel, and Sweden--that allow gays to serve. Of the 25 countries in GAO's sample, 11 allow gays to serve, 11 prohibit gays from serving, and three have no regulations or policies on this issue. Military officials in Canada, Germany, Israel, and Sweden all report that the presence of homosexuals in the military has not been an issue and has not harmed unit readiness, effectiveness, cohesion, or morale.

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