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Military Hazing and DOD’s Efforts to Stop It

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Military Hazing and DOD’s Efforts to Stop It

Military Hazing and DOD’s Efforts to Stop It

The U.S. military has a rich history and traditions of initiation ceremonies and rites of passage that at times have included inappropriate, cruel or even abusive behavior. According to the DOD, these hazing activities can jeopardize combat and mission readiness by weakening trust within the ranks. We'll talk to Brenda Farrell, a director in our Defense Capabilities and Management Team, who has a new report out on the DOD's efforts to report about and respond to military hazing.