Stand-Down to Address Extremism in the Ranks
| Stand-Down to Address Extremism in the Ranks | |
|---|---|
| Status | Ongoing |
| Begins | February 6, 2021 |
| Founder | Lloyd Austin |
| Participants | All Active US Servicemen, Reserve Servicemen, and Guardsmen |
The Stand-Down to Address Extremism in the Ranks is a one-day pause in US military operations ordered by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in order to execute diversity and anti-extremism training for every member of the United States Department of Defense.
The Stand-Down[edit]
Shaken by concerns of possible right-wing radicalism among the troops, incoming Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on February 5 announced that every single unit of the United States military; Active, Reserve, and Guard would be required to stand down within the next 60 days in order to conduct sensitivity training. The training will last at least one day and will be focused around discussions including the importance of the oath of office; a description of impermissible behaviors; and procedures for reporting suspected, or actual, extremist behaviors.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Timeframe[edit]
The exercise is authorized to extend beyond the additional 60-days, should commanders request an extension.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Signs Military 'Stand Down' Memo To Address Extremism". NPR.org.
- ↑ https://media.defense.gov/2021/Feb/05/2002577485/-1/-1/0/STAND-DOWN-TO-ADDRESS-EXTREMISM-IN-THE-RANKS.PDF
- ↑ "Extremism Stand Downs Focus on Oath, Not Data Collection". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
- ↑ Wallace, Danielle (February 4, 2021). "Pentagon orders 'stand down' across military to investigate extremism in the ranks". Fox News.
- ↑ Barbara Starr, Zachary Cohen, Ellie Kaufman and Oren Liebermann. "Secretary of Defense orders all military to pause and review handling of extremism in ranks". CNN.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
- ↑ "Department of Defense taking steps to "stamp out extremism among the ranks"" – via www.cbsnews.com.
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