Question

If the initial RL cannot be determined by the records review or if the commander desires, the crewmember will undergo a __________.

1) medical examination
2) psychological evaluation
3) physical fitness test
4) background check

Answer 1

The crewmember will undergo a psychological evaluation. In WWII, psychological evaluations were used to screen out homosexuals, but few were disqualified due to the ability of gay men to hide their sexual orientation.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the initial Readiness Level (RL) cannot be determined by the records review or if the commander desires, the crewmember will undergo a psychological evaluation.

During World War II, the United States military required all potential enlistees to undergo brief psychological examinations as part of their efforts to screen out homosexuals. Despite interviewing 18 million potential service members, only 4,000 to 5,000 were disqualified for homosexuality. This is largely attributable to gay men being adept at concealing their sexual orientation, as highlighted by historian Allan Berube. Even the celebrity musician Liberace was drafted, later to be disqualified due to a physical injury rather than his sexual orientation.