[20190718]IF10948_武装部队中的危险行为.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated July 18, 2019Hazing in the Armed ForcesBackground Initiation customs have long been part of the culture in the United States Armed Forces as a method to welcome new members and mark rites of passage. However, several high-profile incidents have raised congressional concern that some of these traditions may subject service members to harmful or humiliating acts. Hazing may pose a threat to trust, cohesion, safety, and the health of members of the Armed Forces. Congress has oversight of this issue under Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the authority to raise and support armies, provide and maintain a navy, and to make rules relevant to their organization and discipline. Therefore, an understanding of the context of this issue and recent actions taken to counteract it may help Congress decide whether to address hazing in the military through oversight and legislation. Hazing Definition One of the main obstacles to effectively counteracting hazing is its similarity to other forms of unwelcome behavior, including harassment, bullying, and discrimination. The term applied to conduct cited in reporting can affect