Defense Department Agrees To Allow Muslim JROTC Cadets To Wear Hijabs

[oyashango]

Defense Department Agrees To Allow Muslim JROTC Cadets To Wear Hijabs

December, 22 2011 1:45 PM

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that the Department of Defense will begin allowing Muslim and Sikh students who wear an Islamic head scarf (hijab) or a turban to participate in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC).

“We welcome the fact that Muslim and Sikh students nationwide will now be able to participate fully in JROTC leadership activities while maintaining their religious beliefs and practices,” said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.

In October, the Washington-based Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization wrote to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta after a 14-year-old Muslim student at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., was forced to transfer out of a JROTC class when her commanding officers told her she could not wear hijab while marching in the September homecoming parade.

CAIR requested constitutionally-protected religious accommodations for the girl and for future Muslim JROTC participants.

 In a Dec. 19 letter sent to CAIR, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Larry Stubblefield wrote:

 ”I have been asked to respond on behalf of the Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta to your October 13, 2011 letter concerning Miss Demin Zawity’s request to wear a religious head covering (hijab) while participating in an Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) event at Ravenwood High School.

“Based on your concerns, the Army has reviewed its JROTC uniform policy and will develop appropriate procedures to provide Cadets the opportunity to request the wear of religious head dress, such as the turban and hijab. This change will allow Miss Zawity and other students the chance to fully participate in the JROTC program. Additionally, a representative from the U.S. Army Cadet Command will contact Miss Zawity and provide her the opportunity to rejoin the Ravenwood High School JROTC unit.

“The Army prides itself in being a diverse organization, comprised of individuals from many faiths and religions. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention.”

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features-the-religion-world/2011/12/22/defense-department-agrees-to-allow-muslim-cadets-to-wear-hijabs/

[larsonstdoc]

  MORE INSANITY.  People in the military are recognized by their uniforms.  If they let these people wear their hijabs, they might as well get rid of the uniforms.  Panetta is disgracing the people of the military to appease a few people.  SHAMEFUL.

[Modzilla_Kicker]

the bunch of xenophobic commenters on here fail to even point to the more trutherlike observation that this might have much more to do with the evil of the empire assuming its pseudo inclusiveness given that most of its aggressive operations are taking place in muslim countries, as a way of camouflaging themselves under the veil of the hijab, instead of finding the hijab itself repulsive, anf probably un-american too? So much for being truthers and freedom lovers..

[Satyagraha]

the bunch of xenophobic commenters on here fail to even point to the more trutherlike observation that this might have much more to do with the evil of the empire assuming its pseudo inclusiveness given that most of its aggressive operations are taking place in muslim countries, as a way of camouflaging themselves under the veil of the hijab,

Good point. Wearing hijab or (in the case of Sikhs, turbans, is a globalization agenda item. But do you suppose that people in religious garb would be willing to shoot at people on the 'enemy' side wearing the same religious garb? Seems counterproductive; unless the objective is also to replace traditional US Military uniforms with some new globalist getup... starting with religious modifications?

(Wonder if mormons can wear the secret underwear?)

[Modzilla_Kicker]

Good point. Wearing hijab or (in the case of Sikhs, turbans, is a globalization agenda item. But do you suppose that people in religious garb would be willing to shoot at people on the 'enemy' side wearing the same religious garb? Seems counterproductive; unless the objective is also to replace traditional US Military uniforms with some new globalist getup... starting with religious modifications?

(Wonder if mormons can wear the secret underwear?)

Which one of these countries where the globalists are engaging in aggressive activities actually have women wearing hijabs engaging nwo mercenaries? Iran. That's about it to my knowledge. Besides, they don't plan on going conventional, so there would be no confusion arising from wearing the hijab. Plus, they do wear transponders. Let's face it, it's not about the confusion, its the cultural preprogramming to fear those who look different, which only accents the innate human nature to identify with those that look like oneself, although these might very well be the worst of the worst of your enemies, like old bald men in 3k$ suits?

[MonkeyPuppet]

Any dissent regarding this horrid mistake should be limited to the fact that the U.S. military, all branches, should adhere to their code... which includes a dress code.  The rules should be extremely prejudicial and avoid inclusion or conforming to ANY personal, religious or ethic persuasion.  The only decoration for a uniform should be your rank insignia, the color/cam of your branch and/or operational group, and your brain-housing-unit cover.

It's not anti-anything to exclude code acceptance of religious garb... it's just f**king common sense.

These asshats have a clear case of rectal-cranial inversion.

[Modzilla_Kicker]

Any dissent regarding this horrid mistake should be limited to the fact that the U.S. military, all branches, should adhere to their code... which includes a dress code.  The rules should be extremely prejudicial and avoid inclusion or conforming to ANY personal, religious or ethic persuasion.  The only decoration for a uniform should be your rank insignia, the color/cam of your branch and/or operational group, and your brain-housing-unit cover.

It's not anti-anything to exclude code acceptance of religious garb... it's just f**king common sense.

These asshats have a clear case of rectal-cranial inversion.

Covering of the cranial area can take the form that those running the nwo mercenary forces want. Otherwise ppl would still be wearing awkward-looking hats like those we see in paintings of the wars of yore. Let's face it, the selective inflexibility and adherence to codes is xenophobic more than anything else, as if these codes were meant to never cope with changes, which they actually were, by their very wordings.

[JT Coyoté]

Covering of the cranial area can take the form that those running the nwo mercenary forces want. Otherwise ppl would still be wearing awkward-looking hats like those we see in paintings of the wars of yore. Let's face it, the selective inflexibility and adherence to codes is xenophobic more than anything else, as if these codes were meant to never cope with changes, which they actually were, by their very wordings.

This is preferential treatment... based upon religion during time of government service... A No-No. Any changes or upgrades in uniform are across the board...PERIOD!

The tri-corner hat was designed to keep rain off your face and head and allow it to rapidly run out the corners... never designed to be a desert cover.

Oldyoti

"A society that robs an individual of the product
of his effort, is not strictly speaking a society, but a
mob held together by institutionalized gang violence."
~Ayn Rand

[HAZMAT]

I don't see what the big deal is...

It seems to me like this was done to generate more hate towards Islamists and keep people focused on a non-issue.

[Valerius]

I was more concerned with what Bush and Clinton did to Michael New.

[Modzilla_Kicker]

preferential treatment vs. flexibility and adaptability. It's a matter of perspective and interpretation and mindset and ultimately who's in control and what serves their interest best. Obviously the nwo is, and they get to make their own rules, which apparently, obviously, are more open, inclusive, respecting of others' beliefs and personal preferences and culture, practical and true to some aspects of the constitution moreso than some stubborn constitution-touting xenophobic disgruntled economic depression-struck trutheroid who refuse to see this for what it really is, i.e. getting more ppl to join their ranks, rather than obsessing on aspects of other cultures as though these are the culprits for their plight. Its nothing but a cheap xenophobic shot.

[oyashango]

preferential treatment vs. flexibility and adaptability. It's a matter of perspective and interpretation and mindset and ultimately who's in control and what serves their interest best. Obviously the nwo is, and they get to make their own rules, which apparently, obviously, are more open, inclusive, respecting of others' beliefs and personal preferences and culture, practical and true to some aspects of the constitution moreso than some stubborn constitution-touting xenophobic disgruntled economic depression-struck trutheroid who refuse to see this for what it really is, i.e. getting more ppl to join their ranks, rather than obsessing on aspects of other cultures as though these are the culprits for their plight. Its nothing but a cheap xenophobic shot.

Considering that we are no longer operating under the Constitution, nor the UCMJ, it is clear that the future military will consist of a more diversified body of both foreign born and American soldiers of differing cultural and religious persuasions.  Gays are now allowed to be open, Wiccans are now allowed to practice their faith openly,the Koran lies next to the bible in some religious military temples, and (I've heard that) some groups even fly their own national flags outside their squadron units in Afghanistan. . . Blacks who are Rasta or traditionalists still must cut their hair, and there is no place set aside for their religious expression.  Most Americans do not realize how culturally repressive this country is, where many of other non-juedo-Christian, faiths are forced to suppress and hide their practices that should be freely expressed in a free society.  It is very difficult for them.  What we are witnessing is this new paradigm shift in cultural attitudes, which is welcomed by some and scorned by old school traditionalists.

[Dig]

This is preferential treatment... based upon religion during time of government service... A No-No. Any changes or upgrades in uniform are across the board...PERIOD!

The tri-corner hat was designed to keep rain off your face and head and allow it to rapidly run out the corners... never designed to be a desert cover.

Oldyoti

"A society that robs an individual of the product
of his effort, is not strictly speaking a society, but a
mob held together by institutionalized gang violence."
~Ayn Rand

ya all do realize this is JUNIOR ROTC right?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Reserve_Officers'_Training_Corps


According to Title 10, Section 2031[1] of the United States Code, the purpose of JROTC is "to instill in students in [United States] secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment."

Under 542.4[3] of Title 32 (National Defense) of the Code of Federal Regulations, the Department of the Army has declared those objectives for each cadet to be:


NJROTC Cadets visiting USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Developing good citizenship and patriotism
Developing self-reliance, leadership, and responsiveness to constituted authority.
Improving the ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
Developing an appreciation of the importance of physical fitness.
Increasing a respect for the role of the U.S. Armed Forces in support of national objectives.
Developing a knowledge of team building skills and basic military skills.
Taking 3–4 years of the course allows the cadets to instantly rank higher if they pursue a military career.

Section 524.5[4] of the CFR National Defense title states in part that JROTC should "provide meaningful leadership instruction of benefit to the student and of value to the Armed Forces. ... Students will acquire: (1) An understanding of the fundamental concept of leadership, military art and science, (2) An introduction to related professional knowledge, and (3) An appreciation of requirements for national security. The dual roles of citizen/soldier and soldier/citizen are studied. ... These programs will enable cadets to better serve their country as leaders, as citizens, and in military service should they enter it. ... The JROTC and NDCC are not, of themselves, officer-producing programs but should create favorable attitudes and impressions toward the Services and toward careers in the Armed Forces."

The military has stated that JROTC will inform young Americans about the opportunities available in the military and "may help motivate young Americans toward military service."[5] A 1999 Army policy memorandum stated that "While not designed to be a specific recruiting tool, there is nothing in existing law that precludes ... facilitating the recruitment of young men and women into the U.S. Army," directing instructors to "actively assist cadets who want to enlist in the military [and] emphasize service in the U.S. Army; facilitate recruiter access to cadets in JROTC program and to the entire student body ... [and] work closely with high school guidance counselors to sell the Army story."[6] In a February 2000 testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, the armed service chiefs of staff testified that 30%–50% of graduating JROTC cadets go on to join the military:

General James L. Jones, then Commandant of the Marine Corps, testified that the value of the Marine JROTC program "is beyond contest. Fully one-third of our young men and women who join a Junior ROTC program wind up wearing the uniform of a Marine."

General Eric K. Shinseki, then Chief of Staff of the United States Army, testified that "Our indications are about 30 percent of those youngsters—we don't recruit them, as you know. We are not permitted to do that. But by virtue of the things that they like about that experience, about 30 percent of them end up joining the Army, either enlisting or going on to ROTC and then joining the officer population."

General Michael E. Ryan, then Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, testified that "almost 50 percent of the folks that go [...] out of the Air Force Junior ROTC go into one of the Services by enlisting or going to ROTC or going to one of the academies."

Admiral Jay L. Johnson, then Chief of Naval Operations, testified that "Even if the number is only 30 percent, that is a good number. But think about what we get out of the other 70 percent. They have exposure to us. They have exposure to the military. And the challenge of the education mandate that we all share in principals and school counselors and school districts that won't let us in, that is a powerful tool I think to educate whether or not they end up in the service. So it is a long way around saying it is well worth the investment for lots of different reasons."[7]

General Colin Powell said in his 1995 autobiography that "the armed forces might get a youngster more inclined to enlist as a result of Junior ROTC," but added that "Inner-city kids, many from broken homes, found stability and role models in Junior ROTC."[8] US Congress found in the Recruiting, Retention, and Reservist Promotion Act of 2000 that JROTC and similar programs "provide significant benefits for the Armed Forces, including significant public relations benefits."[9] Former United States Secretary of Defense William Cohen referred to JROTC as "one of the best recruitment programs we could have."[10][11]
As someone pointed out, this story looks like some race baiting bullshit. What is more important to me is the connections between CAIR and the Rockefeller Foundation, specifically as it relates to the cover up of the Ptech investigation where Rockefeller/CAIR ran the false narrative that an investigation was biased because of Boston cops' Islamophobia.

Additionally of concern is the approval by the military of Michael Aquino, Anton Lavey, and the batshit crazy Church of Satan:
http://www.churchofsatan.com/Pages/ChaplainsHandbook.html
http://www.military-info.com/mphoto/p107.htm

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PAMPHLET   NO. 165-13

RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTS AND PRACTICES

of Certain Selected Groups
A HANDBOOK FOR CHAPLAINS
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
APRIL 1978

CHURCH OF SATAN
Post Office Box 7633  San Francisco, California 94120    
Anton S. LaVey
High Priest

AKA: Satanists

HISTORICAL ROOTS: The Church of Satan is an eclectic body that traces its origin to many sources - classical voodoo, the Hell-Fire Club of eighteenth century England, the ritual magic of Aleister Crowley, and the Black Order of Germany in the 1920s and 1930s. It departs from its predecessors by (1) its organization into a church, and (2) the openness of its magical endeavors.

CURRENT WORLD LEADER: Anton Szandor LaVey, High Priest.

ORIGINS IN THE U.S.: The Church of Satan was formed on Walpurgisnacht, April 30, 1966, in San Francisco California, when Anton LaVey proclaimed the beginning of the Satanic Era. Initial growth came from coverage in the mass media. Articles included coverage of LaVey holding a funeral for a member of the U.S. Navy killed in San Francisco.

NUMBER OF ADHERENTS IN THE U.S.: Between 10,000 and 20,000.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: The Church of Satan is focused in the Central Grotto in San Francisco. It accepts or rejects all potential members and charters other grottos (congregations) around the country. Isolated individuals relate directly to the Central Grotto. Power to regulate members is in the hands of the Head of the Church.

LEADERSHIP AND ROLE OF PRIESTS: The Priesthood of the Church of Satan is not comprised of individuals who are necessarily adept in the performance of rituals, though pastoral and organizational abilities are not minimized. The rank of Priest is conferred on those who have achieved a measurable degree of esteem or proficiency and/or success; one's level of membership within the Church is commensurate with his/her position outside the Church. Hence a respected career soldier or Commissioned Officer in the Army might qualify, though be totally uninvolved with group activity. This form of stratification determines the leadership and selects the governing body of the Church. Rituals are conducted by a de facto priest i.e., a celebrant member who has evidenced a working knowledge of and ability to conduct services and is authorized by the Central Grotto.

WHO MAY CONDUCT A RITUAL? Anyone, but a priest is required for group worship.

IS GROUP WORSHIP REQUIRED? No, but it is strongly encouraged, because it is a strong reinforcement of the faith and instillation of power.

WORSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Worship in the Church of Satan is based upon the belief that man needs ritual, dogma, fantasy, and enchantment. Worship consists of magical rituals and there are three basic kinds: sexual rituals, to fulfill a desire; compassionate rituals, to help another; and destructive rituals, used for anger, annoyance, or hate. Grottos often gather on Friday evenings for group rituals.

MINIMUM EQUIPMENT FOR WORSHIP: Varies with the type of ritual performed but is likely to include a black robe, an altar, the symbol of the Baphomet (Satan), candles, a bell, a chalice, elixir (wine or some other drink most pleasing to the palate), a sword, a model phallus, a gong, and parchment.

FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP: A private place where an altar can be erected and rituals performed.

OTHER SPECIFIC RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTS OTHER THAN WORSHIP: None.

DIETARY LAWS OR RESTRICTIONS: None.

SPECIAL RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS: The highest holiday in the Satanic religion is one's own birthday. Every man is a God as he chooses to recognize that fact. After one's birthday, Walpurgisnacht (April 30) and Halloween are most important. April 30 is the grand climax of the spring equinox and Halloween was one of the times of the great fire festivals among the ancient Druids. The solstices and equinoxes - which fall in March, June, September, and December and mark the first day of the new seasons - are also celebrated.

FUNERAL AND BURIAL REQUIREMENTS: The priests of the Church of Satan perform funerals, and the Central Grotto should be contacted in case of death.

AUTOPSY: No restrictions.

CREMATIONS: Only permitted in extreme circumstances, such as an expedient measure where it is necessary to safeguard the health of others.

MEDICAL TREATMENT: No restrictions.

UNIFORM APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: No restrictions.

POSITION ON SERVICE IN THE ARMED SERVICES: None.

IS A PRIEST REQUIRED AT TIME OF DEATH? No.

ANY OTHER PRACTICES OR TEACHINGS WHICH MAY CONFLICT WITH MILITARY DIRECTIVES OR PRACTICES: None.

BASIC TEACHINGS OR BELIEFS: The Church of Satan worships Satan, most clearly symbolized in the Roman God Lucifer, the bearer of light, the spirit of the air, and the personification of enlightenment. Satan is not visualized as an anthropomorphic being, rather he represents the forces of nature. To the Satanist, the self is the highest embodiment of human life and is sacred. The Church of Satan is essentially a human potential movement, and members are encouraged to develop whatever capabilities they can by which they might excel. They are, however, cautioned to recognize their limitations - an important factor in this philosophy of rational self-interest. Satanists practice magick, the art of changing situations or events in accordance with one's will, which would, using normally accepted methods, be impossible.

CREEDAL STATEMENTS AND/OR AUTHORITATIVE LITERATURE: The writings of Anton S. LaVey provide the direction for the Satanists - The Satanic Bible, The Compleat Witch, and The Satanic Rituals. (See also "Ethical Practices.") Members are encouraged to study pertinent writings which serve as guidelines for Satanic thought, such as works of Mark Twain, Niccolo Machiavelli, G.B. Shaw, Ayn Rand, Friedrich Nietzsche, etc.

ETHICAL PRACTICES: The ethical stance of the Church of Satan is summarized in the Nine Satanic Statements: "(1) Satan represents indulgence, instead of abstinence!; (2) Satan represents vital existence, instead of spiritual pipe dreams!; (3) Satan represents undefiled wisdom, instead of hypocritical self-deceit!; (4) Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it, instead of love wasted on ingrates!; (5) Satan represents vengeance, instead of turning the other cheek!; (6) Satan represents responsibility for the responsible, instead of concern for psychic vampires!; (7) Satan represents man as just another animal, sometimes better, more often worse than those that walk on all fours, who, because of his 'divine and intellectual development' has become the most vicious animal of all!; ( Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification!; (9) Satan has been the best friend the church has ever had, as he has kept it in business all these years!"
Beyond the above principles, Satanists generally oppose the use of narcotics which dull the senses, and suicide, which cuts off life (the great indulgence), and stand firmly for law and order. The Church of Satan is not to be confused with "Satanist" groups which have been found to engage in illegal acts.

HOW DOES THE CHURCH OF SATAN RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS? The church does not proselytize but welcomes inquiries from honest potential Satanists who hear about the Church from the various books about it, the mass media, or word-of-mouth. New members must go though a screening process before they are accepted.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER RELIGIONS: The Church of Satan stands as gathering point for all those who believe in what the Christian Church opposes and members are generally hostile to its teachings and resultant behavior patterns. To a lesser extent, the same position holds for Eastern religions.