Navy Guidance Following Court Ruling on DADT

NAVADMIN 346/10

October 20th, 2010

The Navy’s current, official guidance concerning homosexuals serving on active duty and the Reserve. As the NAVADMIN states, current military laws, regulations and policies are being reviewed to, for lack of a better word, adapt said laws, regulations and policies for the gay Servicemember.

A note I would like to highlight from the message; “WE NOTE FOR SERVICEMEMBERS THAT ALTERING THEIR PERSONAL CONDUCT IN THIS LEGALLY UNCERTAIN ENVIRONMENT MAY HAVE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THEMSELVES OR OTHERS SHOULD THE COURT’S DECISION BE REVERSED.”

UPDATE: According to Reuters, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily reinstated the of ban on gays in the military.

UPDATE: NAVADMIN 347/10 “UPDATED GUIDANCE ON DON’T ASK DON’T TELL FOLLOWING COURT OF APPEALS RULING” is posted in the comments of this article.

UPDATE: On Nov. 1, 2010, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit voted 2-1 to extend the stay (throughout the appeal process) on the lower judge’s ruling that put an immediate suspension on the law. NAVADMIN 362/10, copy of which is in this posts comments, provides additional guidance for the Navy.

From the 20th edition of the Bluejacket’s Manual (US Naval Institute: 1984 printing),

“There are a lot of mistaken ideas about homosexuality. Some examples: a homosexual can be detected by speech characteristics, manner or dress. (This is not true in most cases.) VD cannot be contracted through homosexual acts. (It can, and frequently is.) The Navy will “cure” homosexuals. (The Navy does not have the facilities or personnel for this; and even if it did, treatment is not always successful.)“

Times are a changin.

The NAVADMIN in full;

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SUBJ/GUIDANCE FOLLOWING COURT RULING ON DON’T ASK DON’T TELL//

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NARR/REF A IS FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT AND INJUNCTION IN THE CASE LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS V. US. REF B IS UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS. REF C FORWARDED REF B TO CNO FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION.//

RMKS/1. ON 12 OCTOBER 2010, A FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE ISSUED A JUDGMENT AND INJUNCTION BARRING ENFORCEMENT OR APPLICATION OF SECTION 654 OF TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE DON’T ASK DON’T TELL STATUTE. THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IS SEEKING TO HAVE THE INJUNCTION LIFTED AND IS APPEALING THE CASE. HOWEVER, AT THE PRESENT TIME, COMPLIANCE WITH THE INJUNCTION IS REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE NAVY. TO ENSURE AWARENESS BY ALL COMMANDS, THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES, VERBATIM, THE KEY PROVISIONS OF THE INJUNCTION AND IMPLEMENTING DIRECTION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.

2. THE INJUNCTION STATES THAT THE COURT “PERMANENTLY ENJOINS DEFENDANTS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND ATTORNEYS, AND ALL PERSONS ACTING IN PARTICIPATION OR CONCERT WITH THEM OR UNDER THEIR DIRECTION OR COMMAND, FROM ENFORCING OR APPLYING THE DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL ACT AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS, AGAINST ANY PERSON UNDER THEIR JURISDICTION OR COMMAND;” AND “ORDERS DEFENDANTS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE IMMEDIATELY TO SUSPEND AND DISCONTINUE ANY INVESTIGATION, OR DISCHARGE, SEPARATION, OR OTHER PROCEEDING, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN COMMENCED UNDER THE “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” ACT, OR PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 654 OR IT’S IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS, ON OR PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THIS JUDGMENT.”

3. ON 15 OCTOBER 2010, UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (PERSONNEL AND READINESS) ISSUED A MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION: “YESTERDAY, THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FILED AN APPEAL FROM THIS INJUNCTION AND THE COURT’S EARLIER DECISION THAT SUPPORTS IT, AND IS SEEKING A STAY OF THE INJUNCTION WHILE THE APPEAL IS PENDING. IN THE INTERIM, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WILL ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THE INJUNCTION. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A STAY OF THE INJUNCTION COULD BE ISSUED VERY SOON, PERHAPS IN A MATTER OF DAYS. IN THAT EVENT, I WILL ISSUE ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE. THE SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS SHALL ENSURE IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS MEMORANDUM. IT REMAINS THE POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NOT TO ASK SERVICEMEMBERS OR APPLICANTS ABOUT THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, TO TREAT ALL MEMBERS WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, AND TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE. FURTHER, IN LIGHT OF THE APPEAL AND THE APPLICATION FOR THE STAY, A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF UNCERTAINTY NOW EXISTS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL LAW AND POLICY. WE NOTE FOR SERVICEMEMBERS THAT ALTERING THEIR PERSONAL CONDUCT IN THIS LEGALLY UNCERTAIN ENVIRONMENT
MAY HAVE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THEMSELVES OR OTHERS SHOULD THE COURT’S DECISION BE REVERSED.”

4. IN MARCH 2010, THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ESTABLISHED A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW WORKING GROUP (CRWG) TO ASSESS THE IMPLICATIONS OF A POTENTIAL LEGISLATIVE REPEAL OF 10 USC 654. OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS, THE CRWG HAS REACHED OUT TO OUR FORCE AND OUR FAMILIES TO UNDERSTAND THEIR VIEWS, AND MANY SAILORS CONTRIBUTED TO THIS EFFORT. I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS AND PROFESSIONALISM. THE CRWG CONTINUES ITS EXAMINATION OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO POLICIES AND REGULATIONS AND ITS ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF A CHANGE IN THE LAW ON MILITARY EFFECTIVENESS, AND IS SCHEDULED TO REPORT ITS RESULTS TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ON 1 DECEMBER 2010.

5. THE COURT’S INJUNCTION IS VERY BROAD. IT IS NOT LIMITED SOLELY TO SUSPENDING SEPARATIONS, BUT CAN IMPACT A NUMBER OF DOD ACTIONS RELATED TO DON’T ASK DON’T TELL. WE MUST ADJUST ON SHORT NOTICE IN ORDER TO FULLY COMPLY WITH THE COURT’S ORDER. WHAT DOES NOT CHANGE IS THE IMPORTANCE OF ALL HANDS CONTINUING TO TREAT EVERY SHIPMATE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, AND FOR ALL TO REMAIN COMMITTED TO THE GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE THAT ARE THE HALLMARKS OF OUR NAVY.

6. QUESTIONS REGARDING HOW TO COMPLY IN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED VIA THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMAND ECHELON HAVING A JUDGE ADVOCATE OR COUNSEL ASSIGNED. SAILORS WITH SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING THEIR OWN SITUATION OR THE EFFECTS OF THE INJUNCTION ON NAVY POLICY SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REFERRED TO THE NEAREST NAVAL LEGAL SERVICE OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE.

7. RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.//

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As additional NAVADMINs are released pertaining to this issue, I will add them to the comments.


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  1. NCCM(ret) says:
    October 25, 2010 at 4:43 pm

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    SUBJ/UPDATED GUIDANCE ON DON’T ASK DON’T TELL FOLLOWING COURT OF APPEALS RULING//

    REF/A/DOC/NAVADMIN 346/10/20OCT2010//

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    NARR/REF A IS GUIDANCE FOLLOWING FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT 12OCT2010 JUDGMENT AND INJUNCTION IN THE CASE LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS V. US.
    REF B IS FEDERAL COURT OF APPEALS TEMPORARY STAY OF THE INJUNCTION.
    REF C IS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS, UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS, GENERAL COUNSEL OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. REF D IS UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.//

    RMKS/1. THIS MESSAGE SUPERSEDES REF A, AND PROVIDES UPDATED GUIDANCE ON APPLICATION OF THE DON’T ASK DON’T TELL STATUTE AND POLICY WITHIN THE NAVY. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, NAVY COMMANDS WILL RESUME COMPLIANCE WITH DOD AND NAVY REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING DON’T ASK DON’T TELL, AS MODIFIED BY DIRECTION FROM THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE NOTED IN PARA 3.

    2. IN REF B, A FEDERAL 9TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS PANEL ISSUED A TEMPORARY STAY OF THE DISTRICT COURT INJUNCTION THAT HAD PROHIBITED ENFORCEMENT OR APPLICATION OF SECTION 654 OF TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, COMMONLY KNOWN AS DON’T ASK DON’T TELL. THE STAY IS TEMPORARY , AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IS SEEKING TO HAVE IT EXTENDED FOR THE ENTIRE TIME THAT THE CASE IS ON APPEAL. THIS MEANS THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME COMPLIANCE WITH THE INJUNCTION IS NOT REQUIRED, AND THE DON’T ASK DON’T TELL LAW AND POLICY ARE BACK IN FORCE AND EFFECT. INVESTIGATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS IN SUBSTANTIATED CASES MAY CONTINUE IN COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING DIRECTIVES AND INSTRUCTIONS, WITH ONE EXCEPTION, AS NOTED BELOW IN PARA 3. ANY CHANGE OR UPDATE TO THE CURRENT STATUS WILL BE PUBLISHED BY FUTURE NAVADMIN.

    3. PER REF C, IN LIGHT OF THE COURT RULINGS AND TO FURTHER ENSURE UNIFORMITY AND CARE IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL LAW AND POLICY, THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTED THAT NO MILITARY MEMBER BE SEPARATED PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 654 WITHOUT THE PERSONAL APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT CONCERNED, IN COORDINATION WITH THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THE CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL WILL ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS CHANGE WITHIN THE NAVY, WHICH PERTAINS ONLY TO THE FINAL DECISION TO SEPARATE A SERVICE MEMBER.

    4. IN REF D, THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (PERSONNEL AND READINESS) ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “WE NOTE AGAIN FOR SERVICEMEMBERS, THAT ALTERING THEIR PERSONAL CONDUCT DURING THIS PERIOD, IN REACTION TO LAST WEEK’S INJUNCTION, MAY HAVE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THEMSELVES OR OTHERS DEPENDING UPON THE STATE OF THE LAW. I ALSO EMPHASIZE AGAIN, THAT IT REMAINS THE POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NOT TO ASK SERVICEMEMBERS OR APPLICANTS ABOUT THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, TO TREAT ALL MEMBERS WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, AND TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE.”

    5. QUESTIONS REGARDING APPLICATION OF THE DON’T ASK DON’T TELL LAW AND POLICY IN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE ADDRESSED VIA THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMAND ECHELON HAVING A JUDGE ADVOCATE OR COUNSEL ASSIGNED. SAILORS WITH SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING THEIR OWN SITUATION OR HOW THEY ARE AFFECTED BY CHANGES ANNOUNCED IN REF A AND THIS MESSAGE SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE IMMEDIATELY REFERRED TO THE NEAREST NAVAL LEGAL SERVICE OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE.

    6. RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.

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  2. NCCM(ret) says:
    November 5, 2010 at 12:46 pm

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    NARR/REF A IS GUIDANCE FOLLOWING NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS RULING THAT ALLOWED RESUMING IMPLEMENTATION OF DON’T ASK DON’T TELL ON A TEMPORARY BASIS. REF B IS COURT OF APPEALS EXTENSION OF THE PRIOR RULING. REF C IS MEMORANDUM FROM UNDERSECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS.//

    RMKS/1. PER REF A, DOD RESUMED APPLICATION OF 10 U.S.C. 654 (DON’T ASK DON’T TELL) FOLLOWING A TEMPORARY RULING BY THE NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS. PER REFS B AND C, THE TEMPORARY RULING HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH THE DURATION OF THE APPEAL PROCESS. THE GUIDANCE IN REF A CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ALL NAVY COMMANDS AND PERSONNEL.

    2. RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.

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  3. NCCM(ret) says:
    December 27, 2010 at 9:28 am

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    SUBJ/GUIDANCE FOLLOWING PRESIDENTIAL SIGNING OF “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” REPEAL
    PROVISION//

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    REF/C/DOC/OSD/02NOV2010// REF/D/MSG/CNO/032340ZNOV10// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN
    347/10, GUIDANCE FOLLOWING NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS RULING THAT ALLOWED
    RESUMING IMPLEMENTATION OF “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” ON A TEMPORARY BASIS. REF
    B IS COURT OF APPEALS EXTENSION OF THE PRIOR RULING. REF C IS MEMORANDUM FROM
    UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND READINESS. REF D IS NAVADMIN
    362/10, GUIDANCE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL COURT OF APPEALS RULING ON “DON’T ASK,
    DON’T TELL.”//

    RMKS/1. FOLLOWING THE PRESIDENT’S SIGNATURE TODAY OF A PROVISION AUTHORIZING
    THE REPEAL OF SECTION 654 OF TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, COMMONLY REFERRED
    TO AS “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” (DADT), THERE ARE SERIES OF STEPS THAT MUST TAKE
    PLACE BEFORE REPEAL CAN OCCUR.
    AT THIS TIME, THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO EXISTING DEPARTMENT OR SERVICE POLICIES.

    2. THE FIRST STEP IS TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY POLICIES AND REGULATIONS TO
    IMPLEMENT THE CHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, WE WILL ENSURE OUR MEN AND WOMEN ARE
    PROVIDED TRAINING ON THESE NEW POLICIES. YOU CAN ANTICIPATE THIS FIRST STEP
    TO TAKE PLACE IN THE COMING MONTHS.

    3. NEXT, THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, AND CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT
    CHIEFS MUST CERTIFY THAT THE CHANGE CAN BE MADE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH
    THE STANDARDS OF MILITARY READINESS, MILITARY EFFECTIVENESS, UNIT COHESION,
    AND RECRUITING AND RETENTION OF THE ARMED FORCES.

    4. FINALLY, A 60-DAY PERIOD WILL FOLLOW CERTIFICATION BEFORE THE REPEAL OF
    DADT TAKES EFFECT. UNTIL 60 DAYS HAVE PASSED AFTER CERTIFICATION, SECTION 654
    OF TITLE 10, AND ITS RELATED IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT.
    INDIVIDUALS WHO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS HOMOSEXUAL OR BISEXUAL REMAIN BARRED
    FROM ENLISTING OR RECEIVING A COMMISSION, AND SERVICE MEMBERS WHO ENGAGE IN
    HOMOSEXUAL ACTS, MAKE A STATEMENT THAT THEY ARE HOMOSEXUAL OR BISEXUAL (OR
    WORDS TO THAT EFFECT), OR MARRY OR ATTEMPT TO MARRY A PERSON KNOWN TO BE OF
    THE SAME BIOLOGICAL SEX, ARE SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGE.
    IT REMAINS THE POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NOT TO ASK SERVICE MEMBERS
    OR APPLICANTS ABOUT THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, TO TREAT ALL MEMBERS WITH
    DIGNITY AND RESPECT, AND TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE.

    5. OUR NAVY HAS EXCELLENT LEADERS, OFFICER AND ENLISTED, AT ALL LEVELS. THAT
    LEADERSHIP WILL BE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION, AND LEADERSHIP WILL
    CONTINUE TO KEEP ALL INFORMED. AS WE MOVE FORWARD, WE WILL REMAIN THE MOST
    READY, CAPABLE, AND PROFESSIONAL NAVY IN THE WORLD, WHERE ALL ARE TREATED WITH
    DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

    6. RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.// BT
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  4. NCCM(ret) says:
    February 4, 2011 at 11:44 am

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    SUBJ/FOLLOW-ON GUIDANCE TO DADT REPEAL PROVISION//

    REF/A/CNO WASHINGTON DC/222357ZDEC10//
    AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 411/10//

    1. THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE REPEAL OF
    SECTION 654 OF TITLE 10, KNOWN AS “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” (DADT). AS NOTED IN
    REFERENCE A, THE CURRENT DADT POLICY REMAINS IN EFFECT. NO POLICIES,
    REGULATIONS, OR BENEFITS WILL CHANGE PRIOR TO FINAL REPEAL. FINAL REPEAL WILL
    NOT BE EFFECTIVE UNTIL 60 DAYS AFTER THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, AND
    CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS CERTIFY TO CONGRESS THAT REPEAL CAN BE MADE IN A
    MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE STANDARDS OF MILITARY READINESS, MILITARY
    EFFECTIVENESS, UNIT COHESION, AND RECRUITING AND RETENTION OF THE ARMED
    FORCES.

    2. THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOR FINAL REPEAL. THE
    SERVICES, IN CLOSE COORDINATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE,
    ARE ENGAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ALL HANDS.
    WITHIN OUR NAVY, I HAVE DESIGNATED COMMANDER, U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND (USFF)
    AS THE EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR TRAINING DELIVERY AND TRACKING AND OPNAV (N1) AS
    THE EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONTENT. SPECIFICS OF THIS TASKING
    WILL BE PROVIDED VIA SEPARATE CORRESPONDENCE.

    3. TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL ACTIVE AND RESERVE PERSONNEL, NAVY
    CIVILIANS WHO SUPERVISE MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND DOD CONTRACTORS, AS REQUIRED
    BY THEIR POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES, PRIOR TO REPEAL. WE WILL USE A TIERED
    APPROACH TO ENSURE ALL PERSONNEL WILL RECEIVE THE NECESSARY LEVEL OF TRAINING.
    TIER LEVELS WILL INCLUDE:
    A. TIER 1: TRAINING FOR EXPERTS WHO MAY DEAL FREQUENTLY WITH REPEAL
    ISSUES (CHAPLAINS, JUDGE ADVOCATES, MILITARY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, FLEET
    AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER PERSONNEL, PERSONNEL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS, EQUAL
    OPPORTUNITY ADVISORS, RECRUITERS, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERS, AND PUBLIC
    AFFAIRS OFFICERS). COMMUNITY LEADERS OF THESE DISCIPLINES WILL HELP DEVELOP
    AND DELIVER THE REQUIRED TRAINING.
    B. TIER 2: TRAINING FOR SENIOR LEADERS AND COMMAND LEADERSHIP
    (CO/XO/CMC) TO PREPARE THEM TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN THEIR COMMANDS.
    C. TIER 3: TRAINING FOR ALL HANDS, WHICH INCLUDES THE ACTIVE FORCE,
    RESERVE FORCE, AND THOSE CIVILIANS WHO SUPERVISE MILITARY PERSONNEL. THIS
    TRAINING WILL EMPHASIZE POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS OF PERSONAL BEHAVIOR.

    4. U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND WILL LEAD DELIVERY OF THE TRAINING TO ALL NAVY
    COMMANDS. METHODS OF DELIVERY WILL BE:
    A. PRIMARY: FACE-TO-FACE DELIVERY. MOBILE TRAINING TEAMS COMPOSED OF
    FLEET REPRESENTATIVES AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS WILL DELIVER THE TRAINING
    FACE-TO-FACE TO COMMAND LEADERSHIP TEAMS (CO/XO/CMC) WHO, IN TURN, WILL
    EDUCATE AND TRAIN THEIR COMMANDS.
    B. SECONDARY: DEFENSE CONNECT ONLINE (DCO) TRAINING. DCO WILL BE USED
    TO REACH GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED SAILORS AND THOSE PERSONNEL ATTACHED TO NON-
    NAVY COMMANDS. THESE SESSIONS WILL BE HOSTED BY A MOBILE TRAINING TEAM WITH
    PARENT COMMAND LEADERSHIP.
    C. TERTIARY: E-SOLUTION. COMPUTER BASED TRAINING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR
    THOSE PERSONNEL WHO CANNOT ATTEND FACE-TO-FACE OR DCO TRAINING.

    5. COMPLETION OF TRAINING (TIER 1, 2, AND 3) WILL BE DOCUMENTED VIA THE NAVY
    FAMILY ACCOUNTABILITY AND ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (NFAAS), WHICH WILL BE UPDATED TO
    DOCUMENT INDIVIDUAL TRAINING COMPLETION FOR ALL PERSONNEL. ECHELON TWO
    COMMANDERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO USFF FOR EXECUTION AND REPORTING. SPECIFIC
    INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING WILL BE PROVIDED VIA SEPARATE CORRESPONDENCE.

    6. THE PATH TO REPEAL OF DADT REQUIRES INFORMED AND PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP AT
    EVERY LEVEL. I WILL ENSURE YOU REMAIN FULLY INFORMED AS WE PROGRESS. I AM
    COUNTING ON EACH OF YOU TO ENSURE THAT THROUGHOUT THIS IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD
    WE DO WHAT WE HAVE ALWAYS DONE: CONDUCT OURSELVES WITH THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF
    PROFESSIONALISM AND TREAT OUR SHIPMATES WITH RESPECT. LEADERSHIP,
    PROFESSIONALISM, DISCIPLINE, AND RESPECT ARE THE FOUNDATION OF SUCCESSFUL
    IMPLEMENTATION.

    7. RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.//

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  5. NCCM(ret) says:
    February 14, 2011 at 2:27 pm

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    REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/041236ZFEB11//
    REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINTON DC/222357ZDEC10//
    NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 041/11. REF B IS NAVADMIN 411/10.//

    1. THIS IS THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE
    REPEAL OF SECTION 654 OF TITLE 10, KNOWN AS “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL”
    (DADT). AS ANNOUNCED IN REF A, U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND (USFF) IS
    THE EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR TRAINING DELIVERY AND TRACKING OF ALL NAVY PERSONNEL.
    USFF HAS ESTABLISHED THE DADT NAVY REPEAL IMPLEMENTATION
    TASK FORCE (DNRI TF) TO DELIVER, ASSESS, AND DOCUMENT THE TRAINING OF
    NAVY PERSONNEL. THE PURPOSE OF THIS NAVADMIN IS TO OUTLINE
    REQUIREMENTS FOR NAVY TRAINING PRIOR TO REPEAL CERTIFICATION, PROVIDE
    SPECIFIC DIRECTION FOR TRAINING COMPLETION AND DOCUMENTATION, AND
    ASSIGN SUPPORTED/SUPPORTING RELATIONSHIPS. IT SHOULD BE READ IN ITS
    ENTIRETY.

    2. AS SPECIFIED IN REF B, THE CURRENT DADT POLICY REMAINS IN EFFECT.
    NO POLICIES, REGULATIONS, OR BENEFITS WILL CHANGE PRIOR TO FINAL
    REPEAL. FINAL REPEAL WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE UNTIL 60 DAYS AFTER THE
    PRESIDENT, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, AND CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS
    CERTIFY TO CONGRESS THAT REPEAL CAN BE MADE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT
    WITH THE STANDARDS OF MILITARY READINESS, MILITARY EFFECTIVENESS,
    UNIT COHESION, AND RECRUITING AND RETENTION OF THE ARMED FORCES.

    3. BACKGROUND. THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOR
    REPEAL IMPLEMENTATION. THE SERVICES ARE ENGAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT
    OF IMPLEMENTING GUIDANCE FOR ALL SERVICE PERSONNEL. ON 2 MARCH 2010,
    THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTED THE HONORABLE JEH CHARLES JOHNSON,
    GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND GENERAL CARTER F.
    HAM, COMMANDER, U.S. ARMY EUROPE, TO “STAND UP AN INTRA-DEPARTMENT,
    INTER-SERVICE WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE
    ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH A REPEAL OF THE DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL LAW.”
    THE SECRETARY’S TERMS OF REFERENCE REQUIRED TWO DELIVERABLES: 1) A
    REPORT CONTAINING THE CO-CHAIRS’ ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS; AND
    2) A PLAN OF ACTION TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A REPEAL OF THE
    LAW. ON 22 DECEMBER 2010, THE PRESIDENT SIGNED INTO LAW LEGISLATION
    THAT SET CONDITIONS FOR THE REPEAL OF DADT POLICY.

    4. RESPONSIBILITIES. DNRI TF WILL PLAN, DELIVER, ASSESS, AND
    DOCUMENT DADT REPEAL TRAINING IN ORDER TO FACILITATE HIGHER LEVEL
    CERTIFICATION AND ENSURE THE NAVY FORCE IS EDUCATED ON NEW POLICIES
    AND EXPECTATIONS OF CONDUCT.

    5. PURPOSE. TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN NAVY PERSONNEL ON THE SPIRIT AND
    INTENT OF THE DADT REPEAL WITH NO IMPACT TO MISSION READINESS.

    6. METHOD. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL ACTIVE
    AND RESERVE PERSONNEL, NAVY CIVILIANS WHO SUPERVISE MILITARY
    PERSONNEL, AND DOD CONTRACTORS AS REQUIRED BY THEIR POSITION AND
    RESPONSIBILITIES. TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED VIA THREE METHODS USING
    A TIERED APPROACH TO ENSURE PERSONNEL RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL
    OF TRAINING. THE CENTRAL MESSAGE OF THIS TRAINING WILL FOCUS ON
    LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONALISM, DISCIPLINE, AND RESPECT.
    A. LEADERSHIP. THIS IS A MAJOR POLICY CHANGE AND FOCUSED
    LEADERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO SET CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS FOR UNIT
    COHESION, READINESS, AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A GIVEN COMMAND.
    FRONTLINE LEADERS ARE TASKED WITH BUILDING UNIT COHESION AND
    MAINTAINING READINESS IN A DIVERSE FORCE TO MEET MISSION
    REQUIREMENTS. BY PROVIDING LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS WITH ACCURATE
    INFORMATION, WE ENHANCE OUR ABILITY TO ENSURE A SMOOTH POLICY
    TRANSITION WITH MINIMAL DISRUPTION TO THE FORCE.
    B. PROFESSIONALISM. WE HAVE TAKEN AN OATH AS MILITARY
    PROFESSIONALS TO SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED
    STATES AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO OUR NAVY CORE VALUES. EMPHASIZING
    THESE PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS IN A POST-REPEAL ENVIRONMENT WILL REINFORCE
    EXPECTATIONS OF PERSONAL BEHAVIOR AND WILL HELP REDUCE ANY IMPACT A POLICY
    CHANGE MAY HAVE ON OUR EFFECTIVENESS.
    C. DISCIPLINE. THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE (UCMJ)
    EMAINS THE LEGAL FOUNDATION OF GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE. THE UCMJ PROVIDES
    FOR ENFORCEMENT OF STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND LAWS AND
    PROHIBITS HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND OTHER VIOLENCE.
    ACCOUNTABILITY IS A CORNERSTONE OF GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE AND
    WILL CONTINUE TO GUIDE STANDARDS OF ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR.
    D. RESPECT. AS LEADERS WE MUST FOCUS ON OUR VALUES AND NAVY TRADITIONS
    AS THE FOUNDATION FOR MAINTAINING THE STRENGTH OF OUR
    FORCE. CENTRAL TO THAT STRENGTH IS TREATING ALL PEOPLE WITH RESPECT
    AND DIGNITY REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

    7. TRAINING LEVELS. AS OUTLINED IN REF A, TRAINING WILL BE
    CONDUCTED USING THE FOLLOWING TIER LEVELS:
    A. TIER 1 TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED TO EXPERTS WHO MAY DEAL FREQUENTLY
    WITH REPEAL POLICY ISSUES (CHAPLAINS, JUDGE ADVOCATES,
    SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
    OFFICERS, FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER PERSONNEL,
    PERSONNEL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISORS, AND RECRUITERS).
    COMMUNITY LEADERS OF THESE DISCIPLINES WILL DEVELOP
    AND DELIVER THE REQUIRED TRAINING. TIER 1 TRAINING WILL BE
    DELINEATED VIA SEPARATE CORRESPONDENCE.
    B. TIER 2 TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED TO COMMAND LEADERSHIP
    (EG., CO/XO/CMC/OIC/AOIC/SEA) AND WILL PREPARE THEM TO DELIVER POLICY
    INSTRUCTION AND EXPECTATIONS OF CONDUCT TO THEIR COMMANDS (TIER 3 TRAINING).
    C. TIER 3 TRAINING IS INTENDED FOR ALL HANDS WHICH INCLUDES ALL ACTIVE
    AND RESERVE PERSONNEL, NAVY CIVILIANS WHO SUPERVISE MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND
    DOD CONTRACTORS, AS REQUIRED BY THEIR POSITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS
    GUIDANCE WILL EMPHASIZE POLICIES AND
    EXPECTATIONS OF PERSONAL BEHAVIOR.

    8. DELIVERY. USFF WILL LEAD DELIVERY OF THE REPEAL IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING
    TO ALL NAVY COMMANDS AND PERSONNEL. THREE METHODS OF
    DELIVERY WILL BE USED.
    A. PRIMARY: FACE-TO-FACE (F2F) DELIVERY. MASTER MOBILE
    TRAINING TEAMS (MMTT) COMPRISED OF FLEET REPRESENTATIVES WILL
    DELIVER TIER 2 TRAINING. THIS TRAINING IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR COMMAND
    LEADERSHIP TEAMS (CO/XO/CMC/OIC/AOIC/SEA) WHO, IN TURN, WILL PROVIDE ALL HANDS
    (TIER 3) TRAINING TO THEIR COMMANDS.
    B. SECONDARY: DEFENSE CONNECT ONLINE (DCO). THIS OPTION WILL
    BE USED TO REACH GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED SAILORS AND THOSE PERSONNEL ATTACHED
    TO NON-NAVY COMMANDS.
    C. TERTIARY: E-SOLUTION. A COMPUTER BASED TRAINING OPTION
    WILL BE USED TO REACH THOSE PERSONNEL THAT CANNOT ATTEND F2F OR DCO TRAINING.
    D. MASTER MOBILE TRAINING TEAMS (MMTT). MMTT’S WILL RECEIVE TRAINING
    FROM THE CENTER FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPPD). THIS
    TRAINING
    WILL BE CONDUCTED AND CERTIFIED UNDER THE
    GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION OF USFF. JAG AND CHAPLAIN CORPS OFFICERS WILL PLAY
    CRITICAL ROLES IN TRAINING AND PREPARING THE MMTT’S FOR TRAVEL
    TO GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE. MMTT’S WILL CONSIST OF
    THREE PERSON TEAMS CONSISTING OF A URL POST-COMMAND O6, POST XO TOUR
    O5, AND A COMMAND MASTER CHIEF.

    9. DOCUMENTATION. COMPLETION OF TRAINING (TIER 1, 2, AND 3) WILL BE
    PRIMARILY DOCUMENTED VIA THE NAVY FAMILY ACCOUNTABILITY AND
    ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (NFAAS), AUGMENTED BY THE FLEET TRAINING MANAGEMENT
    PLANNING SYSTEM (FLTMPS). NFAAS WILL BE UPDATED TO DOCUMENT
    INDIVIDUAL TRAINING COMPLETION FOR ALL PERSONNEL. ECHELON TWO
    COMMANDERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO VERIFY SUBORDINATE COMMAND TRAINING
    COMPLETION USING NFAAS REPORTING TOOLS. SPECIFIC NFAAS INSTRUCTIONS
    WILL BE ISSUED VIA SEPARATE CORRESPONDENCE.

    10. TRAINING COMPLETION DATES. TO MEET CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,
    ALL TIER 2 TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED NOT LATER THAN 30 APRIL 2011
    AND ALL TIER 3 TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED NOT LATER THAN 30 JUNE
    2011. FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, NAVY WILL EXECUTE TO COMPLETE TIER 2
    TRAINING BY 23 APRIL 2011 AND EXECUTE TO COMPLETE TIER 3 TRAINING BY
    17 JUNE 2011.

    11. RESOURCES. COMMANDS MAY ACCESS THE NAVY DADT WEBSITE AT
    http://WWW.DADTREPEAL.NAVY.MIL. CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION, THE SITE WILL
    CONTAIN POLICY INFORMATION, TRAINING MATERIALS, TRAINING EXECUTION
    PLANS AND SCHEDULES, NFAAS DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS,
    AND FAQS. FUNCTIONAL EMAIL ACCOUNTS WILL BE CREATED FOR POLICY AND
    TRAINING CONTENT, TRAINING EXECUTION, DOCUMENTATION, AND REPORTING.

    12. ACTION REQUIRED.
    A. ECHELON II COMMANDERS SHALL BE PREPARED TO:
    1. DESIGNATE A LOCAL FLAG OFFICER WHO WILL BE PRESENT AND
    INTRODUCE THE MMTT DURING THEIR SUBORDINATE COMMANDS TIER 2 TRAINING.
    2. ENSURE SUBORDINATE COMMAND LEADERSHIP (CO/XO/CMC/OIC/AOIC/SEA)
    ATTEND MMTT LEAD TIER 2 TRAINING.
    3. IDENTIFY COMMAND POC TO SUPPORT DNRI TF IN IDENTIFICATION
    AND ACCOMPLISHMENT OF TIER 2 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
    4. DESIGNATE MEMBERS TO SERVE AS PART OF THE MMTT AS
    DIRECTED.
    5. ARRANGE FOR SUBORDINATE COMMANDS TRAVEL AND ATTENDANCE AT
    MMTT TRAINING SITE.
    6. DOWNLOAD READ AHEAD MATERIALS FROM THE NAVY DADT WEBSITE
    AT http://WWW.DADTREPEAL.NAVY.MIL AND REVIEW PRIOR TO TIER 2 TRAINING.
    7. ENSURE ALL SUBORDINATE COMMANDS UPDATE NFAAS PRIOR TO TRAINING
    EXECUTION AND DOCUMENT COMPLETION IN NFAAS TO SUPPORT
    MEETING NAVY DEADLINES.
    8. TRACK AND DOCUMENT ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DADT REPEAL TRAINING.
    9. COORDINATE FACILITIES FOR TRAINING INSTRUCTION.
    10. CONDUCT VALIDITY SPOT CHECKS ON TIER 3 TRAINING
    CONDUCTED AT SUBORDINATE COMMANDS.
    11. CONDUCT TRAVEL IN SUPPORT OF TIER 3 TRAINING AS
    REQUIRED.
    12. PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON TIER 2 AND 3 TRAINING TO INCLUDE
    QUESTIONS ABOUT DADT REPEAL.
    13. PROVIDE COMMANDER’S ASSESSMENT DURING THE
    IMPLEMENTATION AND TRAINING PROCESS TO ADDRESS POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE
    IMPACT ON READINESS AND UNIT COHESION.
    B. CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL (CNP) WILL:
    1. PROVIDE APPROVED TRAINING CONTENT TO USFF FOR DELIVERY.
    2. DIRECT CPPD TO SUPPORT USFF IN PREPARING MMTT’S FOR
    EXECUTION OF GLOBAL TRAINING TASKING.
    3. PROVIDE SUPPORT AS REQUIRED TO USFF TO RESPOND TO POLICY
    QUESTIONS OR ISSUES FROM MMTT’S AS TRAINING IS IMPLEMENTED
    WORLD-WIDE.
    C. CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS. PROVIDE CHAPLAIN SUPPORT AS REQUIRED BY
    USFF TO PREPARE MMTT’S FOR TRAINING EXECUTION.
    D. OFFICE OF THE NAVY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL. PROVIDE LEGAL
    SUPPORT AS REQUIRED BY USFF TO PREPARE MMTT’S FOR TRAINING EXECUTION.
    13. BUSINESS RULES. THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS RULES SHALL BE ADHERED
    TO IN EXECUTING REQUIRED TRAINING:
    A. MMTT’S WILL CONDUCT GLOBAL TIER 2 (CO/XO/CMC/OIC/AOIC/SEA) TRAINING.
    B. MMTT’S WILL BE TRAINED AS DIRECTED BY USFF BY CPPD IN
    NORFOLK, VA ONLY.
    C. ONLY MMTT’S TRAINED BY CPPD AND CERTIFIED BY USFF WILL
    CONDUCT TIER 2 TRAINING.
    D. TIER 2 TRAINED LEADERSHIP IS EXPECTED TO CONDUCT F2F TIER 3
    TRAINING AS DIRECTED TO MEET THE 17 JUN 2011 DEADLINE.
    E. CBT/E-SOLUTION WILL ONLY BE USED WHEN F2F TRAINING IS NOT PRACTICAL.
    F. TIER 2 PERSONNEL AND NAVY CIVILIANS WHO REQUIRE TIER 1
    TRAINING OR WHO SUPERVISE MILITARY PERSONNEL WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND
    DOCUMENTED IN NFAAS BY PARENT COMMANDS AS DIRECTED.
    G. QUESTIONS NOT COVERED IN FAQS WILL BE FORWARDED TO USFF VIA
    DADT REPEAL IMPLEMENTATION TEAM OR VIA THE NAVY DADT REPEAL WEBSITE.
    USFF WILL COORDINATE WITH OPNAV N1 POLICY PERSONNEL TO DETERMINE
    APPROVED RESPONSES.
    H. CORE TRAINING MATERIAL WILL NOT BE MODIFIED BY SUBORDINATE COMMANDS.
    I. COMMANDERS TOOL KIT WILL BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO TIER 2
    TRAINING FOR USE AT TIER 3 TRAINING.

    14. COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS. USFF IS THE SUPPORTED COMMANDER. DNRI
    TF IS THE SUPPORTED OPERATIONAL COMMANDER. ALL OTHER NAVY COMMANDS
    ARE DESIGNATED AS SUPPORTING COMMANDS.

    15. USFF POINT OF CONTACTS: CAPT JON MATHESON AT (757) 836-7530/
    DSN 836 OR E-MAIL: JON.MATHESON[at]NAVY.MIL AND MR. MICHAEL BREH AT
    (757) 836-7794/836 OR E-MAIL: MICHAEL.BREH[at]NAVY.MIL.
    A. POLICY AND TRAINING CONTENT: MR. MICHAEL BREH AT
    (757) 836-7794/DSN 836 OR REPEAL.POLICY.FCT[at]NAVY.MIL.
    B. TRAINING EXECUTION: LCDR FIONA HALBRITTER AT (757) 836-4871/
    DSN 836 OR REPEAL.EXECUTION.FCT[at]NAVY.MIL.
    C. TRAINING DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING: LCDR MATTHEW SMITH AT
    (757) 836-2398/DSN 836 OR REPEAL.REPORTING.FCT[at]NAVY.MIL.

    16. RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.//
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  6. NCCM(ret) says:
    July 12, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    UNCLASSIFIED//

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    MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC//N00/JUL//

    SUBJ/GUIDANCE FOLLOWING COURT RULING ON DON’T ASK DON’T TELL//

    REF/A/DOC/USDC CENTDIST OF CA/12OCT2010// REF/B/DOC/DOD/08JUL2011// NARR/REF A
    IS FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT AND INJUNCTION IN THE CASE LOG CABIN
    REPUBLICANS V. US. REF B IS UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM FOR
    SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.//

    RMKS/1. THIS IS THE THIRTEENTH NAVADMIN IN A SERIES OF COMMUNICATIONS
    CONCERNING THE REPEAL OF SECTION 654 OF TITLE 10, KNOWN AS ‘DON’T ASK, DON’T
    TELL’(DADT). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NAVADMIN IS TO NOTIFY ALL NAVY PERSONNEL OF
    INTERIM POLICY. ON 6 JULY 2011, THE 9TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS LIFTED A
    STAY ON THE OCTOBER 2010 INJUNCTION (REF A) ORDERING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
    TO CEASE ENFORCEMENT OF DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL AND ITS IMPLEMENTING
    REGULATIONS. AT THE PRESENT TIME, COMPLIANCE WITH THE INJUNCTION IS REQUIRED
    THROUGHOUT THE NAVY EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY PER REF B.

    2. GUIDANCE:
    A. IT REMAINS THE POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NOT TO ASK
    SERVICEMEMBERS OR APPLICANTS ABOUT THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, TO TREAT ALL
    MEMBERS WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, AND TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF GOOD ORDER AND
    DISCIPLINE.
    B. THE NAVY WILL PROCESS APPLICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT
    WITHOUT REGARD TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
    C. COMMANDERS SHALL CONSULT THEIR SJA OR COMMAND COUNSEL IN EVERY
    INSTANCE WHERE HOMOSEXUAL CONDUCT LAW AND POLICY IS IMPLICATED.
    D. SAILORS WITH SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING THEIR OWN SITUATION SHOULD
    BE IMMEDIATELY REFERRED TO THE NEAREST NAVAL LEGAL SERVICE OFFICE FOR
    ASSISTANCE.
    E. COMMANDERS WITH FURTHER POLICY QUESTIONS SHOULD CONTACT OPNAV N13 AT
    (703) 614-5571 OR VIA E-MAIL, JANET.BRISTOL[at]NAVY.MIL.

    3. THIS NAVADMIN IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL
    FURTHER GUIDANCE IS PROMULGATED.

    4. RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.// BT
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  7. NCCM(ret) says:
    July 29, 2011 at 3:36 pm

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    SUBJ/FOLLOW ON GUIDANCE TO DADT REPEAL PROVISION//

    REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/222357ZDEC10// AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 411/10
    GUIDANCE FOLLOWING PRESIDENTIAL SIGNING OF “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” REPEAL
    PROVISION.//

    1. THIS IS THE 14TH IN A SERIES OF COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE REPEAL OF
    SECTION 654 OF TITLE 10, KNOWN AS “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL”
    (DADT). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NAVADMIN IS TO ANNOUNCE THAT ON FRIDAY,
    22 JULY, THE PRESIDENT, THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE
    JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF CERTIFIED TO CONGRESS THAT ALL OF THE MILITARY SERVICES
    ARE READY FOR REPEAL IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE STANDARDS OF MILITARY
    READINESS, MILITARY EFFECTIVENESS, UNIT COHESION, AND RECRUITING AND RETENTION
    OF THE ARMED FORCES.

    2. REPEAL OF DADT WILL BE EFFECTIVE ON 20 SEPTEMBER, WHICH IS 60 DAYS AFTER
    CERTIFICATION. ADDITIONAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE WILL BE PROVIDED UPON
    REPEAL.

    3. THROUGHOUT THIS PROCESS, I REMAINED PERSONALLY ENGAGED WITH THE SECRETARY
    OF DEFENSE AND CHAIRMAN. AFTER A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF NAVY’S POLICIES AND
    REGULATIONS AND CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF TRAINING PROGRESS, SAILOR FEEDBACK,
    AND INPUT FROM COMMAND LEADERSHIP, I INFORMED THEM THAT THE U.S. NAVY IS
    PREPARED TO IMPLEMENT REPEAL SECTION 654 OF TITLE 10. FRIDAY’S CERTIFICATION
    TAKES US ONE STEP CLOSER TO THAT END.

    4. I REMAIN IMPRESSED WITH AND PROUD OF THE PROFESSIONALISM SHOWN BY ALL
    HANDS AS WE PREPARE FOR THE REPEAL OF DADT AND I AM CONFIDENT YOU WILL
    CONTINUE TO CONDUCT YOURSELVES WITH THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF PROFESSIONALISM AND
    TREAT EACH OTHER WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

    5. RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.//

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