Experts who study extremism are calling the Pentagon’s latest report and plan to combat extremism in the ranks a step in the right direction, but one that relies on an already problematic approach — leaving the issue for commanders to fix.
The 21-page report, released Monday, created new guidelines for activities that are banned for service members by adding more detail and clarity on what constitutes extremist activity as well as “active participation.”
Since the Pentagon began discussing a crackdown, it has lacked a clear definition of what types of actions would get service members in trouble. Most troops aren’t broadcasting membership in extremist groups, and what constitutes support had previously been ambiguous.
The new policy bans a range of things from advocating terrorism or supporting the overthrow of the government to fundraising for an extremist group – even something as basic as “liking” or reposting extremist views on social media. The report also emphasized that “military personnel are responsible for the content they publish on all personal and public Internet domains.”
Yes it will cause problems because it will require hiring for the position(S) of extremist officer/detective/investigator(s) to watch people and report to the chain of command.
Thats whats needed in our military…really? Weed out the crap first during recruitment. Don’t hire people watchers after the trash is already in the system.
Need a Plan to Fight WOKE in the Ranks !!!!!