Leaked Secrets: A Window into the Culture of Fear Within the Pentagon The US military's recent administration of polygraph tests to Joint Staff officials raises questions about the culture of secrecy and surveillance within the highest echelons of power.
The investigation centers on leaks regarding dwindling stocks of advanced weaponry, but the real concern lies in the implicit threat that discussing such matters can be seen as treasonous.
Approximately 50 members of the Joint Staff were subjected to polygraph tests in August, a number that pales in comparison to the estimated 1,500 to 2,000 officers and officials within the Joint Staff.