Where can I find information on the U.S. Army policy on Transgender service?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:07:13 -0400

I'm writing a paper on transgender service and the Army's policy on that. Where can I find accurate info about it?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 10:18 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:18:22 -0400

I recommend contact HRC and see if they have and can provide that info.

Response by SSG Patricia King made Aug 18 at 2015 10:22 AM

SSG Patricia King — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:22:25 -0400

I love The Human Rights Campaign but for trans numbers your best bet will be The National Center for Transgender Equality (NTCE). Other resources include he Palm Center and the Transgender Law Center.

Response by SSG Willis Baker made Aug 18 at 2015 10:40 AM

SSG Willis Baker — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:40:59 -0400

Just ask any Transgender. They will know everything there is about Transgender Army Policy and what publications to look at.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Aug 18 at 2015 11:19 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:19:36 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member recently there was a long discussion about this on RallyPoint. Try reaching out to a transgender SM on RallyPoint. I'd assume they have the best info out there.

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Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Oct 25 at 2015 2:29 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:29:13 -0400

So this is what RP has become. Now that Bruce Jenner has made it cool. Being in the Sevice is about serving your country. Now it is about who you like to sleep with. And your a woman trapped in a mans body. When you write your paper tell us how many have cut there penis off?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 25 at 2015 8:59 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:59:29 -0400

The SECDEF issued a memo dated 28Jul15 that brought discharge authority for transgender up to the Assistant Secratary Level for approval. AR 40-501, look at 3-35 first.

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 8:55 AM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 08:55:38 -0400

Current policy can be found in AR 40-501. 2-27n and 3-35 specifically. It should be noted that this policy is currently under review and will likely be removed in the next 6 months.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 12:55 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 12:55:57 -0500

As far as I'm aware it is still underdevelopment. I'm in the Marines and no one knows. I'm tracking that we should get word by May 2016.