Iirc, sexual fratinisation is also specifically forbidden in the UK armed forces regardless of orientation.
On a general note, please confine your comments to the issue under discussion and refrain from trying to score cheap political points. In a similar vein, bear in mind that, while the OP may have been referring to the situation with respect to the US armed forces, the discussion has since broadened. IOW beware of arguing at cross purposes. This is an excellent discussion, so let's try to keep it going that way.
