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Trans and the Military FAQ
Brynne Tannehill |14 September 2012
http://outservemag.com/2012/09/trans-and-the-military-faq/ (http://outservemag.com/2012/09/trans-and-the-military-faq/)
About a month ago I interviewed David McKean, head of the Servicemember's Legal Defense Network (SLDN) regarding legal and UCMJ issues surrounding being trans in the military. David emphasized that every situation is differs in the particulars. The way trans people are dealt with by the military depends greatly on the individual chain of command, the trans person's psychological stability, how well liked they are by their command, and what sort of performer they are.
There is no one path for a person coming to grips with being trans in the military. There are many possibilities that need to be considered. If you are trans and unsure how to handle a situation, please contact the SLDN. It is what they are there for. Because there are potentially serious legal ramifications of transitioning while in the military, I strongly encourage people to contact SLDN as early in the process as possible to get legal advice and to make informed decisions.
Good information, thanks for posting this, SJ!
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on September 19, 2012, 08:18:34 AM
Good information, thanks for posting this, SJ!
Yer welcome! Evidently Ms. Tannehill just recently became an IRR (
INDIVIDUAL. READY RESERVIST ), a LCDR, USN, and an Aviator. She's also a graduate of Annapolis.