The article discusses a recently announced policy requiring military commanders to identify service members who are transgender or have gender dysphoria, in accordance with President Trump's directive to remove them from the military. The process relies on routine health checks and gives service members the opportunity to self-identify by a set deadline, while also providing financial incentives for those who choose to leave voluntarily. Concerns are raised about privacy and comparisons are made to the former 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy that targeted LGBTQ+ service members.
Military commanders will be directed to identify and remove transgender personnel from service, following Trump's order, using new health check processes.
Eligible troops will be pressured to self-identify by a specific deadline, or risk being outed by commanders, raising concerns about privacy and stigma.
The plan recalls the old 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy where LGBTQ+ service members faced judgment based on their identities instead of their abilities.
Transgender troops are offered financial incentives to voluntarily leave the military, significantly more than what would be afforded to those who don't self-identify.
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