However, I can state that I have issued Admiral Kelso a non-punitive Letter of Caution. None of these officers, including Admiral Kelso, personally engaged in any wrongdoing. However, with regard to Tailhook their performance was not all that it could have been. The naval service has suffered greatly as a result of Tailhook. Some senior officers who were there failed to exercise active leadership and take the necessary actions to prevent behavior that was wrong.
Effective leadership requires constant attention and positive action.
Those values have been the foundation of our naval service throughout its history. They must guide and sustain us throughout our challenging future. As troubling as the incidents of Tailhook are, we must not lose sight of the fact that the naval service has made extraordinary strides in emphasizing core values and in providing equal treatment and opportunity for all. Inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated in the Navy. The Navy Department today has one of the finest overall programs of any institution in this country to prevent and correct sexual harassment.