LGBTQI+ Personnel Policy in Naval Service

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What policy was announced by President Clinton in July 1993?

Observance of Gay and Lesbian Pride Month

Comprehensive review on LGBTQI+ service members

Mandatory discharge for service members engaging in homosexual acts

Don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue policy (correct)

What significant act became law on December 22, 2010?

Extension of benefits to LGBTQI+ service members

The DADT Repeal Act (correct)

Mandatory inclusion of LGBTQI+ in military training

The LGBT Pride Month Declaration

Who was the Secretary of Defense that directed the review for a repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' in 2010?

Ashton Carter

Leon Panetta

Robert Gates (correct)

Martin Dempsey

When did the Department of Defense start observing LGBT Pride Month?

June 2012 Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Admiral Gary Roughead in relation to the DADT Repeal Act?

He led the Navy’s preparations for the change in policy. Signup and view all the answers

Which proclamation was issued by President Obama in 2009?

Proclamation No. 8387 for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month Signup and view all the answers

What was updated in the Department of Defense Human Goals Charter on 28 April 2014?

Language referencing sexual orientation Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Department of Defense Directive 1332.14 established in January 1981?

To establish a policy for mandatory discharge of homosexual service members Signup and view all the answers

What significant benefit extension was directed by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta in February 2013?

Extension of benefits to same-sex domestic partners and their children Signup and view all the answers

Which act extended coverage to legally married same-sex couples on 27 March 2015?

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Signup and view all the answers

What ruling did the U.S. Supreme Court make on 26 June 2015?

Same-sex couples have the fundamental right to marry Signup and view all the answers

As of 30 June 2016, what policy was established regarding transgender individuals in the military?

Transgender individuals may not be involuntarily separated or discharged Signup and view all the answers

What was issued on 1 October 2016 regarding transgender service members?

DOD Instruction 1300.28 Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Executive Order 13988 issued on 20 January 2021?

Preventing discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation Signup and view all the answers

What did Executive Order 14004, issued on 25 January 2021, focus on?

Enabling all qualified Americans to serve in the military Signup and view all the answers

What change occurred on 30 April 2021 regarding medical standards in the military?

Aligning medical standards with official policies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Naval Service of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Personnel Policy Overview

The Department of Defense is committed to treating everyone equally, focusing on their contribution to national defense.
June 1951: Uniform Code of Military Justice superseded service-specific policies, Article 125 often used in discharge proceedings of gay service members.
January 1981: DOD Directive 1332.14 mandated discharge for homosexual acts.
July 1993: "Don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue" policy announced by President Clinton, later codified in the National Defense Authorization Act.
November 2010: "Don't ask, don't tell" repeal became law.
September 2011: "Don't ask, don't tell" repeal fully implemented, allowing open service.
June 2012: DOD began observing LGBT Pride Month.
February 2013: Extension of benefits to same-sex domestic partners and their children.
April 2014: DOD Human Goals Charter included sexual orientation.
March 2015: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) expanded to include same-sex couples.
June 2015: Discrimination protections against sexual orientation incorporated into DOD equal opportunity programs.
June 2015: Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage.
June 2016: Service members could not be involuntarily separated/discharged based on their gender identity.
October 2016: DOD Instruction 1300.28 established in-service transition for transgender service members.
March 2019: DOD released policy regarding service by individuals with gender dysphoria.
January 2021: President Biden issued Executive Orders regarding preventing and combating discrimination based on gender identity/sexual orientation and enabling qualified Americans to serve in uniform.
April 2021: DOD amended Instruction 6130, aligning with official policy.

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Explore the evolution of policies regarding LGBTQI+ personnel in the naval service, from the Uniform Code of Military Justice to the repeal of 'Don't ask, don't tell.' This quiz delves into significant milestones, legislative changes, and the Department of Defense's commitment to equality. Test your knowledge of the historical context and impact on service members.