A Pentagon report concerning the implications of repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” due on December 1st, will show that lifting the ban would shows enough of a minority of service persons are opposed to the lifting of the ban to cause “significant detriment to moral and discipline”.

Last week a leaked version of the report showed only a minimal risk to current war efforts if “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is repealed.  The media and gay rights groups were quick to seize upon the leaked findings, however, military leaders are concerned at the level of disapproval of the lifting of the ban to cause concern and overall recommend that the ban now be lifted at this time.  The report cites that opposition would dissipate over time, but military leaders are skeptical of that finding.   One comment from a senior military commander said that requiring non-gay service members to be placed into uncomfortable positions (showers, close quarters, etc) that it violates their rights by forcing them to accept the circumstances.

Supporters are using the report to push the repeal in the lame duck session.  However key senators including Senator John McCain said that there will be no consideration until the report is released on December 1st, making it unlikely the repeal – if it happens – will happen under the current congress.