Major Rivers; Batallion Commander LTC Nichols; Captain Briggs; Major Juarez; PFC Howard
Synopsis
Major Rivers tells the class a story about a soldier (PFC Howard) who allegedly committed a homosexual act with another soldier (according to witnesses). Since the information was deemed to be credible, Captain Briggs conducted an inquiry which resulted in PFC Howard's discharge.
Major Rivers; Chaplain Ayers; Sergeant John Williams; Cpt. Smith
Synopsis
Major Rivers tells the story of how Sergeant John Williams admitted to his captain that he was a homosexual. Since Cpt. Smith believed that he was being sincere, he was discharged.
Detailed answers to questions about the meaning of "Don't tell", whether homosexuals can serve in the military, using admission of homosexuality as an "easy out", and whether admission of being a homosexual leads to harassment.
3 NCO soldiers joke with Sgt. Gates about the idea that he would enjoy a date with a good looking man. The First Sergeant overhears this, reprimands the 3 of them, and tasks them to give anti-harassment training during the "Consideration of Others" class that Friday.
Major Rivers gives detailed answers to questions about taking action after being harassed, retaliation, and whether a soldier being harassed in this manner should be investigated about his/her sexual orientation.