DADT Repeal Implementation Issues provided by the MOC

Category Accessions Retention Unit Cohesion/Morale Safety of gay Members Good Order & Discipline Issue Will recruiting be negatively affected by repeal? Will affirmative action be required? Will a certain percentage of the force leave rather than serve with GLB servicemembers? Will repeal degrade unit cohesion and morale? Will openly gay servicemembers be at risk for their personal safety? Is open service incompatible with military good order and discipline? How do we deal with fraternization, sexual relations and public displays of affection? UCMJ Art 125 Leader favoritism toward GLB members. Group Showers. How do we protect the privacy of straight servicemembers? Members right to chose to disclose sexual orientation Some Chaplains refusal to provide pastoral care & counseling to all. Some Chaplains religious beliefs in conflict with services requested. Some Chaplains position that repeal equates to endorsement of homosexuality How will the military handle potential demands for back pay, reinstatement, promotions, and similar forms of relief? Correction of records-removing negative marks Career progression after reinstatement-guidance to selection boards Reenlistment Code on DD214 Should gay couples who are in state-recognized civil unions or domestic partnerships receive the same benefits as legally married straight couples, including but not limited to base housing, medical benefits for dependents, retirement etc? Should legally married gay couples receive the same benefits as legally married straight couples? Housing allowances with dependents Family separation allowance Adoption expense reimbursement Survivor benefits Beneficiaries for unpaid pay and allowances Dependent support payments/garnishment Leave or liberty for "non-dependent" family emergencies Holiday and hardship duty assignment equity Moving expenses (Travel, Temporary Living Expenses, Household goods, POV shipment, and Dislocation allowance) are not provided to single members; movement of goods for others at government expense is not currently allowed even if it is within the members single weight allowance. Overseas assignments requiring official passports, on-base living, overseas housing allowance, evacuation, safe haven could place same-sex partners on opposite sides of the fence in time of crisis. Non-dependent partners would be left to fend for themselves like tourist while military members and dependents receive safe haven. Partners can be named as beneficiaries now, however, could imply same-sex relationship. Who is a dependent? Can the definition be changed to include same-sex partners, registered domestic partners, same-sex spouses married in States that recognize such unions? Non-military parent rights for base access to care for children who are dependents. Natural or adopted children of same-sex partners, declaration as dependents and listing legal parents in military records.

Privacy Religious Programs Reinstatement of members

Upgrade DADT discharges Pay & Benefits

Time-off Relocation benefits

Insurance Dependents

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DADT Repeal Implementation Issues provided by the MOC

Category Issue Family care plans for "single" parents in same-sex relationships. ID cards and/or base access for "non-dependents" Partners can be named now, however, could imply same-sex relationship. Doctor-patient privilege and proper medical care for LGB members. DEERS benefits for dependents only Non-dependent Partner access to visit and/or transport dependent child for care Advanced health care directives naming same-sex partners Privacy in the barracks and roommate assignments. Should there be separate quarters for gay troops on base and separate berthing on board ships for gay sailors? Should single servicemembers be allowed to reject a gay roommate on base because of moral or religious reasons? Family housing assignments for members with "dependents". Family Support Svcs Deployment & mobilization support Family advocacy pgms Parenting programs Personal financial mgmt pgm Relocation assistance pgm Spouse employment pgm-assist with resumes, job hunting, preference for federal civil service jobs Spouse tuition assistance Child development system (child care centers) Exceptional family member pgm-consideration for assignment to parents of special needs kids or dependents Youth pgms on base Schools on Base (local public schools and DODS) Education Assistance Legal Assistance MWR Activities Exchange and Commissary Space Available Travel Death/Disability benefits Education & Trng EEO/Diversity GI bill and tuition assistance, rights which may pass to dependents Wills, Power of attorney, Health Care Directives Access for non-dependents similar to caregivers or non-custodial parents

Emergency Data Health Care

Housing

Child & Youth Pgms

What training will be needed to implement repeal? Sexual orientation is not a protected class under Title 7. How will sexual harassment policies be expanded to cover same-sex issues?

Monitoring Implementation

What avenues of redress will be available for members who are harassed or assaulted? How will the success of implementation be measured and monitored?

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