1.   Military officials had argued that to do so would weaken unit cohesion and lower morale.

2.   But the Chadian army was made up of battle-hardened veterans who had fought together for years and developed a high degree of unit cohesion.

3.   For years, military leaders have argued that the presence of openly gay service members would threaten unit cohesion and morale.

4.   It lasts about eight weeks and involves demanding physical exercise and the relinquishment of individual needs in favor of unit cohesion.

5.   It occurred to me, therefore, to inquire if this most intimate manifestation of our alliance had in any way undermined the renowned unit cohesion of US forces.

6.   Some view the atmosphere of suspicion that exists now as more damaging to unit cohesion and morale than the inclusion of gays and lesbians.

7.   Such a negative view of leaders is counterproductive to the objectives of EO, unit cohesion, and combat readiness.

8.   The panel believes that separation by gender would reduce potential discipline problems and enhance unit cohesion and teamwork.

9.   The message it sends is that gays are threats to unit cohesion and unworthy to serve, yet they may be tolerated so long as they remain closeted.