Those in authority are on the watch for you, homosexual hotheads are on the make for you, and gossiping GIs are looking for the telltale hint on which to pounce. Once out of basic training, the pressure relaxes; but during this initial phase of your military career, it is absolutely necessary to be completely above suspicion.

4. If trouble develops, admit nothing. Even servicemen have rights, the military still has to prove its case. All too many homosexuals fall apart and tell all when given that I-understandbit by a pro. Whether you get general discharge or an undesirable discharge depends on whether they can prove homosexual tendencies or homosexual

acts. Needless to say, the latter is a lot more difficult to substantiate, if you keep your mouth firmly closed. Do not believe you can avoid discharge by making a clean breast of it, all you can do is implicate others. No matter what the personal convictions of the investigating officer, no matter how much he may like you as an individual and value your cooperation, he is required by regulation to recommend your discharge once you have admitted homosexual tendencies or acts.

With most males success in the ser-

vice depends on hard work and study. For the homosexual, success comes from getting into your closet and securely barring the door.

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