{"id":369212,"date":"2021-04-01T14:15:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T18:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=369212"},"modified":"2021-04-01T14:15:41","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T18:15:41","slug":"pentagon-announce-new-transgender-service-member-policies-on-international-transgender-day-of-visibility-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-announce-new-transgender-service-member-policies-on-international-transgender-day-of-visibility-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon Announce New Transgender Service Member Policies On \u2018International Transgender Day Of Visibility\u2019: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpentagon-announce-new-transgender-service-member-policies-on-international-transgender-day-of-visibility-everything-you-need-to-know%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=369212&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fb_image-135.jpeg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span>Earlier this week on \u201cInternational Transgender Day of Visibility,\u201d the Pentagon announced their latest policies and regulations regarding transgender people in the military.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/Newsroom\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/2557220\/dod-announces-policy-updates-for-transgender-military-service\/\">statement<\/a>, the Department of Defense wrote, \u201cThe revised policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity or an individual\u2019s identification as transgender, provide a means by which to access into the military in one\u2019s self-identified gender provided all appropriate standards are met, provide a path for those in service for medical treatment, gender transition, and recognition in one\u2019s self-identified gender, and seeks to protect the privacy of all Service members and to treat all Service members with dignity and respect.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Here is a breakdown of the key components of the Pentagon\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esd.whs.mil\/Portals\/54\/Documents\/DD\/issuances\/dodi\/130028p.pdf?fbclid=IwAR04MlJmexeVCxVi8RBXPuaj_udFOMgyLfg3nw0D9QCKdcDpzXP14Ic7Al8\">policies<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Provide Service members a process by which they may transition gender while serving<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>In Section 1.2. (Policy), the new regulations dictate that the Department of Defense and military departments \u201cwill institute policies to provide Service members a process by which they may transition gender while serving. These policies are based on the conclusion that open service by transgender persons who are subject to the same high standards and procedures as other Service members with regard to medical fitness for duty, physical fitness, uniform and grooming standards, deployability, and retention is consistent with military service and readiness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The policies also state that \u201cAll Service members must be treated with dignity and respect,\u201d and that no person may be \u201cInvoluntarily separated or discharged from the Military Services; Denied reenlistment or continuation of service in the Military Services; or Subjected to adverse action or mistreatment\u201d based on gender identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Health care for transgender Service members, including gender transition<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>In Section 2.4. (Director, Defense Health Agency), the new regulations call for relevant organizations and agencies to provide or coordinate \u201cguidance and oversight, as appropriate, to standardize the provision of medically necessary health care for transgender Service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This section also specifically adds that this should include those for whom \u201cgender transition is determined to be medically necessary by a medical provider.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Further responsibilities include overseeing the \u201cdevelopment and use of clinical practice guidelines to support the medical treatment plan and projected schedule for treatment of Service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria,\u201d the \u201cdevelopment and use of clinical practice guidelines to support the continuity of care for Service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria,\u201d establishing procedures which \u201crequire that education and training on transgender health care are conducted,\u201d and ensuring \u201cappropriate standards and procedures under the Supplemental Health Care Program for transgender health care services.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gender transition regulations<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>Section 3 of the regulations relate to \u201cGender Transition.\u201d This section begins by stating, \u201cExcept where an exception to policy has been granted transgender Service members will be subject to the same standards as all other Service members.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>When it comes to standards which relate to sex (such as medical fitness for duty), \u201call Service members will be subject to the standard, requirement, or policy associated with their gender marker in DEERS,\u201d the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The regulations continued, saying that \u201cThe Military Departments and Services recognize a Service member\u2019s gender by the Service member\u2019s gender marker in DEERS. Consistent with that gender marker, the Services apply, and the Service member must meet, all standards for uniforms and grooming; body composition assessment (BCA); physical readiness testing (PRT); Military Personnel Drug Abuse Testing Program (MPDATP) participation; and other military standards applied with consideration of the Service member\u2019s gender.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cFor facilities subject to regulation by the military, Service members will use those berthing, bathroom, and shower facilities associated with their gender marker in DEERS,\u201d the regulations add.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Service member\u2019s gender marker in DEERs will be changed to \u201crecognize\u201d their self-identified gender \u201cWhen a cognizant military medical provider determines that a Service member\u2019s gender transition is complete, and at a time approved by the commander in consultation with the Service member concerned.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Special military considerations<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>The regulations state that \u201cGender transition while serving in the military presents unique challenges associated with addressing the needs of the Service member in a manner consistent with military mission and readiness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWhere possible, gender transition should be conducted such that a Service member would meet all applicable standards and be available for duty in the birth gender before a change in the Service member\u2019s gender marker in DEERS and would meet all applicable standards and be available for duty in the self-identified gender after the change in gender marker,\u201d the regulations continue. In other words, \u201cwhere possible\u201d Service members should meet all standards prior to changing their gender, and should meet such standards after changing their gender \u201cwhere possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cHowever,\u201d the regulations add, \u201csince every transition is unique, the policies and procedures set forth herein provide flexibility to the Military Departments, Services, and commanders, in addressing transitions that may or may not follow this construct. These policies and procedures are applicable, in whole or in relevant part, to Service members who intend to begin transition, are beginning transition, who already may have started transition, and who have completed gender transition and are stable in their self-identified gender.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Regarding the conclusion of an in-service transition, \u201cWith regard to facilities subject to regulation by the military, a Service member whose gender marker has been changed in DEERS will use those berthing, bathroom, and shower facilities associated with his or her gender marker in DEERS.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>When it comes to the timing of the transition, \u201cA blanket prohibition on gender transition during a Service member\u2019s first term of service is not permissible.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Definitions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>In a \u201cGlossary\u201d section, the regulations define various acronyms and terms used, with \u201cMedically necessary\u201d treatment or transition being defined as \u201cHealth-care services or supplies necessary to prevent, diagnose, or treat an illness, injury, condition, disease, or its symptoms, and that meet accepted standards of medicine.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Ian Haworth is an Editor and Writer for The Daily Wire. Follow him on Twitter at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ighaworth\"><i><span>@ighaworth<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The views expressed in this piece are the author\u2019s own and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\"><i><span>member<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this week on \u201cInternational Transgender Day of Visibility,\u201d the Pentagon announced their latest policies and regulations regarding transgender people in the military.In a statement, the Department of Defense wrote, &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2311525,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fb_image-135.jpeg","fifu_image_alt":"Pentagon Announce New Transgender Service Member Policies On \u2018International Transgender Day Of Visibility\u2019: Everything You Need To Know","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-369212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/fb_image-135.jpeg","fifu_image_alt":"Pentagon Announce New Transgender Service Member Policies On \u2018International Transgender Day Of Visibility\u2019: Everything You Need To Know","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/369212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=369212"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/369212\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2311525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=369212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=369212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=369212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}