Review this between the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force. This is an historic exchange that introduces the first attempt by the military to address sexual harassment across the military.

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Comment on your perception of the two letters in light of this context: Please consider the structure of the American government (legislative, judicial, and executive). What important role does that structure play in the direction given in the first letter and how is that guidance changed in the response? Further, what is the importance of the Air Force addition of the tasking regarding discrimination? What have you learned from reading the two letters with the addition of this reading the analysis? What role does strategyplay in such managerial writing?

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STATES OF 15 MARCH 1994 THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1000 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (PERSONNEL AND READINESS) Subject: Sexual Harassment Policy Plan Combating sexual harassment is an important element of our overall Department of Defense policy of fair and respectful treatment of our Military service members and civilians. The Secretary and I are concerned that the Department has yet to develop and implement fully the policies and procedures we need to rid the Department of sexual harassment. Therefore, I would appreciate it if you would formulate a plan of action and a calendar for developing and implementing these policies and regulations. Your plan should take cognizance of those unique characteristics of each of the Military Services that bear on this matter, as well as a procedure for reporting progress to the Congress. I look forward to reviewing your proposal within 21 days. And the response: Joh STATES OF 15 MARCH 1994 THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1000 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (PERSONNEL AND READINESS) Subject: Sexual Harassment Policy Plan Combating sexual harassment is an important element of our overall Department of Defense policy of fair and respectful treatment of our Military service members and civilians. The Secretary and I are concerned that the Department has yet to develop and implement fully the policies and procedures we need to rid the Department of sexual harassment. Therefore, I would appreciate it if you would formulate a plan of action and a calendar for developing and implementing these policies and regulations. Your plan should take cognizance of those unique characteristics of each of the Military Services that bear on this matter, as well as a procedure for reporting progress to the Congress. I look forward to reviewing your proposal within 21 days. And the response: Joh