Military Receives a Lesson in Civility
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In a crackdown on bullying and beatings within the ranks, Australia’s military stopped work to give soldiers and sailors a talk on respect and being nice.
About 50,000 Australian military personnel around the country and on warships attended a two-hour lecture warning against intimidation and harassment.
The move comes after an inquiry into brutality in the military, including beatings and humiliation. Eleven soldiers are facing charges.
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