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Family Programs
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TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE REPEAL OF
DADT
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•BACKGROUND
•KEY FEATURES
•HOW DOES DADT REPEAL AFFECT FAMILY PROGRAMS
•WEBSITES
•TRAINING AIDS
•POINTS OF CONTACT
•SUMMARY/QUESTIONS
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•Congress voted to repeal 10 U.S.C. 654 (Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell)
and signed into law on 22 December 2010
•The Repeal will take effect 60 days after the President, the
Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
certify to Congress that the Department of Defense is prepared to
implement the repeal in a manner consistent with the standards of
military readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting and
retention of the Armed Forces.
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•Sexual Orientation will not bar entry into the Army
•Soldiers will no longer be discharged because of their sexual
orientation
•All Soldiers remain evaluated on individual merit, fitness and
capability
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•Sexual Orientation will not be used as a factor in duty
assignments
•No segregation of facilities, quarters or practice based on sexual
orientation
•No requirement to identify a soldier’s sexual orientation, nor
collect or maintain this information
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How Does Repeal Affect …
Family Members and Family Support Services?
• ACS and Child Development Services will continue to offer
information and referral services to all who request it
• Commanders are responsible for providing information on DADT
repeal to family members on a voluntary basis.
• No Change to Medical Policies
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How Does Repeal Affect …
Family Members and Family Support Services?
• Anyone eligible for treatment in the military medical treatment facilities
(MTF), is eligible for Family Advocacy Program services to include,
the New Parent Support program, and Victim Advocacy services
• Same Sex Partners involved in domestic violence incidents and who
are not eligible for treatment in the MTF will be assessed for safety but
referred off-post for appropriate follow up care.
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How Does Repeal Affect …
Family Members and Family Support Services?
• Same sex Partners are not considered to be “spouses”. Under the
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), “Marriage is defined as a legal
union between a man and a woman and “spouse” refers only to a
member of the opposite sex.
• “Intimate Partner” with regard to domestic violence definition will need
to be changed and pending review.
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How Does Repeal Affect …
Family Members and Family Support Services?
• “Restricted reporting options still apply for victims of domestic violence
and sexual assault who are service members in the same sex
relationship
• Same sex Partners can join Family Readiness Groups
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How Does Repeal Affect …
Family Members and Family Support Services?
• No change with Youth Programs. Eligible individuals must continue to
meet the definition of a parent as a biological parent; adoption or legal
guardianship.
• No change in Sexual Assault policies. Any soldier regardless of
sexual orientation may use the existing system for complaints or
sexual harassment and sexual assault issues.
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How Does Repeal Affect …
Family Members and Family Support Services?
• No change in Chaplaincy services. DADT repeal does not affect the
religious rights of Chaplains.
• No new policy for DoD Civilian employees
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• DADT repeal education information for family members will be posted
on the following websites:
Military One Source
Military HOMEFRONT
Military Service Specific Family support websites
Family Matters Blog
Appropriate FaceBook and Twitter pages
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Repeal of DADT: Army Top 10 Things You Need to Know
Repeal of DADT: Army Guiding Principles
Repeal of DADT: Vignettes
Repeal of DADT: Army Slides – Impact on Family Support
Repeal of DADT: FAQs
SecArmy/CSA/SMA message Video
Repeal of DADT: OSD Repeal Certification Team
information/point papers
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• Deputy Chief of Staff G-1 – COL Donna Alberto, 703-695-5418
• The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) – COL Robin Swope, 703-6930369
• The Chief of Chaplains – COL Philip Wright, 703-601-1131
• The Inspector General (TIG) – Mr. Christopher Essig, 703-695-1511
• G-3/7 – LTC Eddie Hammonds, 703-614-0494
• DTMS – LTC Robert McWilliams, 913-684-7207
• Army Training Network – CPT Daniel Richard, 913-684-2715
• Center for Army Lessons Learned (Webmaster) – Mr. Scott Lackey,
913-684-5994
• ACSIM – Mr. Rich Stagliano, 571-256-8701
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SUMMARY
Sexual orientation remains a personal and private matter. Upon the effective date of
repeal, gay, lesbian or bisexual conduct (statements, acts, same-sex marriage) will
not be a basis for bar to entry for military service, or for separation, reassignment,
or special consideration. The Army will not ask Service members to identify their
sexual orientation. The Army maintains zero tolerance for harassment, violence or
discrimination.
There will be minimal, if any, impact on the delivery of information and referral
services by Army Community Service (ACS) centers. ACS will not turn away
individuals but will provide information and referral to appropriate resources, both
on and off the installation. Gay, lesbian, or bisexual Service members will be
treated equally and services will be provided based on established eligibility criteria
for the respective programs.
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