Homosexuals, bisexuals, and lesbians were a condemned group who were not allowed to serve in the military in the United States, including Navy forces. The men and women serving in the military were judged not only by reference to their behavioral conduct but also by results relating to their sexual orientation. The Department of Defense (DOD) would ask questions regarding the sexual orientation of potential applicants willing to serve in the military. A sexual orientation linked to sexual attraction towards people of a particular gender. Even military service members were not allowed to make any statements indicating that they (he or she) were homosexual. The language has been heavily targeted since the language in the National Defense Authorization bill was passed. This act was intended to disallow any member of the military from making statements informing the public that he or she was engaging in any form of gay behavior. These statements would end up making the military seem morally degraded and like a negative group in the United States. The Department of Defense would fire anyone who made such statements to the public or anyone who said anything that had a similar meaning. In the United States some people considered homosexuality a bad practice that tarnished the name of military service and did not expect this behavior from military service. However, some people were not against the idea. Even some American citizens did not clearly understand what the term sexual orientation meant. Even some members of the Defense Department had no clear distinction about what sexual orientation actually meant and whether the language was objectionable when it came to dismissing any homosexual from military service. However, homosexuality was not a…paper issue…language was involved in Senate versions regarding national defense that allowed the repeal of the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy passed. in 1993. The bill passed the House and Senate in May 2010. However, voters failed to get the bill on the platform for approval when it comes to votes. In September 2010, federal judge Phillips Virginia declared the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law unconstitutional and unenforceable. In October 2010 the same person, Judge Virginia Phillips, enjoined the DOD from enforcing the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" law (Burrelli F. (2010). List of referencesBurrelli F. (2010). 't Tell”: The Law and Military Policy on Homosexual Behavior. Retrieved from: Case attachment The Washington Times, LLC (2011. Retrieved from: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jun/13/scelta -gate/