A Reminder About Those In LGBT Community Who Won't Be Able To Serve When DADT Repeal Is Implemented
by: Autumn Sandeen
Thu May 05, 2011 at 21:15:00 PM EDT
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As we propel forward towards open military service for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people, we should remember that intersex and transgender people will continue to be prohibited from joining the military services when the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) is implemented.
The relevant Department Of Defense Instruction (DODINST) is DODINST 6033.03, entitled Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services; dated April 10, 2010. Enclosure 4 of this instruction, entitled Medical Standards For Appointment, Enlistment, Or Induction, is the one that indentifies the preclusion of transgender and intersex people from serving in the military.