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Introduction

The United States Navy values diversity and recognizes that through inclusion we are a better military and stronger nation for it. This means that, like all other qualified citizens, Sailors who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender shall be evaluated based on individual merit, fitness and performance. It is the policy of the Department of Defense to treat all service members in a professional and neutral manner regardless of sexual orientation to ensure maintenance of good order and discipline.

Regarding transgender service members, the Department of Defense has published DoD INSTRUCTION 1300.28 on 4 September 2020 detailing guidelines around policy, responsibilities and procedures regarding the standards for military service accession, retention, separation, in-service transition and medical care for Service members who are transgender or who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, as applicable.

 
 
Transgender Service Policy and Guidance Links/Information:

2018 Policy: **UPDATES**

Department of Defense Instruction 1300.28

Department of Defense Transgender Handbook

SECDEF DTM 19-004

SECNAVINST 1000.11

ALNAV 022/19

NAVADMIN 070/19

NAVADMIN 248/16

MILPERSMAN 1000-131

2019 Health Affairs Memo

2016 Health Affairs Memo

DADT REPEAL
 
On 22 December 2010, the President signed into law legislation that set conditions for the repeal of Title 10, United States Code, Section 654, known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT).
 
Training was given to all active duty, selected reserve, and civilians who supervise military personnel using a tiered approach. Effective 20 September 2011, United States Code, Section 654 was officially repealed.
 
LGB Policy and Guidance Links/Information:
Allowable OCONUS Assignment Areas for Same-Sex Spouses
Personnel Support Professional Training - Same-Sex Marriage
Personnel Support Professional Same-Sex Marriage FAQs 
Page 13 Instructions for Administrative Absence to Obtain a Legal Marriage
NAVADMIN 218/13 GUIDANCE ON BENEFITS FOR SAME-SEX SPOUSES 
Frequently Asked Questions - Parades
 
 

To contact us for guidance or policy issues please email:
 

NAVY SCCC:

usn_navy_sccc@navy.mil or 703-604-5084