Ban on Transgender Individuals in the US Military

SOURCE metro.co.uk
A new memo bans trans people from joining or serving in the military, requiring those already in service to either serve under their 'birth sex' or obtain a waiver. Exemptions are limited, and the policy is seen as a complete purge of all transgender individuals from military service.

Key Points

  • Memo effectively bans trans people from joining or serving in the military.
  • Exemptions only granted in rare cases for compelling government interest.
  • Policy is seen as a complete purge of all transgender individuals from military service.

Pros

  • Establishes high standards for service member readiness, lethality, cohesion, honesty, humility, uniformity, and integrity.

Cons

  • Bans trans people from joining or serving in the military.
  • Only allows trans troops to serve under their 'birth sex' or obtain a waiver.
  • Exemptions are limited and based on strict criteria.