The Department of Defense has instructed the commanders to identify service members with a history of gender violations that have not progressed under a new policy banning transgender forces.
At least some of the military with gender discomfort refers to when people believe they are genderless, but they have either gone through or completed transgender procedures to change gender.
Active duty units must identify themselves as unable to serve due to gender discomfort until June 6th. The deadline is July 7th, the reserve.
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“Commanders who are aware of service members of units that meet the criteria of this policy will direct individual medical record reviews. Individuals who meet the criteria of the policy and do not voluntarily identify themselves will be processed unwillingly unless exempt from going through a voluntary separation process,” the official added.
According to the Department of Defense, troops that are instinctively separated could lose the specific benefits they receive if they come forward.
The estimated 4,200 men are experiencing gender discomfort. The unit has approximately 2.1 million units.
The military uses a preparatory program to ensure that the military is qualified and meets its obligations. Medical assessments are conducted regularly through the program, including annual health screenings.
When asked about concerns that commanders could abuse the process, officials told reporters over the phone that leaders are confident that the commanders will exercise their discretion and protect the privacy of military health information.
“The negative behavior that they would be retaliatory against one of their assigned service members will not be entirely unacceptable, whether it relates to this or any other policy,” the official added.
Armies discharged under the new policy will be eligible for a segregated payment of up to $125,000, depending on the rank and duration of service they have provided.
