Sexual harassment and rape are a real threat to women in the military. According to a Harris poll, that is twice the rate of harassrnent reported by women in civilian jobs. Homophobia Discrimination against gays, lesbians, and bisexuals is not only intense within the military, it is official policy. Witch-hunts to kick lesbian and gay personnel out of the military continue. If you leave your work without permission, you can be arrested.
Any disobedience can result in criminal prosecution.
You can be punished without a trial. Your right to say what you think when and how you want will be restricted. Individual expression through the way you dress and wear your hair won't be tolerated. You'll be subject to routine urine tests for drugs. Many of the U.S. soldiers who fought in Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and the Perisn Gulf never thought they they would be the ones to see combat.