Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) was a policy implemented by the U.S. military in 1993 that prohibited openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual individuals from serving in the armed forces. Under DADT, service members were not required to disclose their sexual orientation, and the military could not inquire about it. However, if someone was found to be openly gay, they could be discharged. The policy aimed to balance the military's needs with the rights of service members, but it was widely criticized for fostering discrimination and was eventually repealed in 2011, allowing LGBTQ+ individuals to serve openly.