Which statement describes the military experience of homosexuals and lesbians during World War II?
a. The army implemented a careful screening program that kept all but a tiny handful out of the service.
b. Even the slightest indication of "deviant" behavior was sufficient grounds for immediate court martial and discharge.
c. They were generally tolerated, provided they were not caught in a sexual act.
d. The army implemented a "don't ask, don't tell" policy that forbade officers from inquiring into the off-duty behavior of enlisted personnel.
ANSWER: c
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