More than 14,000 troops fired because of `` do n't ask , do n't tell , '' says Alexander Nicholson . And the president should strongly consider creating a civilian oversight and advisory group to help make a smooth transition to a post-DADT military , as was done for ensuring smooth policy changes on women through the creation of the Defense Advisory Commission on Women in the Services . Score: 6 New legislation would firmly establish the mechanisms for ending gay ban , he says . Nicholson : Most importantly , it would do so with coveted Pentagon support .
More than 14,000 troops fired because of `` do n't ask , do n't tell , '' says Alexander Nicholson . Score: 6 New legislation would firmly establish the mechanisms for ending gay ban , he says . Nicholson : Most importantly , it would do so with coveted Pentagon support .