The Pentagon is instructing military recruiters to accept the applications of gay men and lesbians who wish to join the armed forces, but they must inform potential recruits that a moratorium on "don't ask, don't tell" could be lifted at any moment.

The guidance issued this week is consistent with the Defense Department's plan to abide by a federal judge's injunction on the 17-year ban on gays serving openly in the military. The Pentagon has advised senior military leaders not to ask service members or applicants about their sexual orientation, to treat the rank and file with dignity and respect, and to maintain good order and discipline.

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