1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. Describe the details of the new policy for academy and ROTC athletes.

3. Why did Secretary Esper implement the new guidelines?

4. a) What was the policy on military athletes going pro under President Obama?
b) Who rescinded Obama’s policy? For what reason did he do so?

5. What is President Trump’s reasoning for implementing this policy?

6. Consider the conditions placed upon athletes who receive a waiver to go pro, as well as Secretary Esper’s stipulation for determining eligibility - and the president’s reason for allowing military athletes to go pro, as well as Gen. Mattis’ opposition. What do you think? Should those in military academies and ROTC be able to defer duty while going pro? Explain your answer.