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Military Hazing (podcast)

Posted on February 10, 2016

Military life is full of rituals and rites of passage that promote camaraderie among servicemembers. But some actions cross the line into hazing. While hazing can take a toll on anyone, in the military it can also undermine an entire unit’s cohesion and effectiveness.

Listen to Brenda Farrell, a director in our Defense Capabilities and Management team, discuss what the Department of Defense and Coast Guard are doing to address hazing in their ranks.

Hazing in the Military

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