The Pentagon is set to identify and discharge transgender service members within 30 days unless they secure specific waivers. To be eligible for these waivers, troops must demonstrate 36 months of stability in their biological sex and no history of attempted transition, impacting an estimated 14,000 personnel.
Those service members granted waivers will be required to adhere to stringent conditions, such as utilizing facilities and pronouns aligned with their birth sex. This policy marks a reversal of prior inclusive practices and is being contested in court by LGBTQ rights groups asserting discrimination.