to the successful execution of our current combat mission should repeal be implemented at this time. >> he concluded, though, that the marines could make it work and would make it work, but recommended repeal be delayed. so did air force chief norton schwartz who recommended delaying it until 2012. he like george casey taking exception to the conclusion of the pentagon study on gays in in the military, namely the risk to military effectiveness of repealing don't ask don't tell would be low. the chief of naval operations calling the risk to his men and women low with the exception of special forces. general casey called the risk moderate, but -- >> that said, if repeal is directed, the implementation principles in the report constitute a solid basis upon which to develop plans that will mitigate the risks that i just described. properly implemented, i do not envision that the repeal of don't ask don't tell would keep