Accomplishment: Freedom Of Religion In The Military

While I respect that the military is deemed a “special society” by the courts, and as such, certain rights granted to the average civilian apply differently, I feel that the freedom of religion is a fundamental American right. The military is not legally required to make religious accommodations, but as a commander, I feel that interference with an individual’s religious practice should be met with strict scrutiny. I feel that commander should more often than not grant requests for religious accommodations.

Mission-accomplishment is the foundation of the military. A counterargument to making religious accommodations for military members may be that it would inhibit mission-accomplishment; therefore, undermining the nature of