The Defense Department will begin screening all service members for gender dysphoria during their annual physical exams, according to a new memo obtained Thursday. The directive comes as part of President Trump‘s transgender troop ban, which was revived earlier this year and recently cleared for enforcement by the Supreme Court.
The memo, signed by the Pentagon’s acting head of personnel, instructs commanders to identify any troops with current or past gender dysphoria diagnoses or symptoms and review their medical records to ensure they meet military standards. Those who do not voluntarily leave by June 6 (active duty) or July 7 (reserves) face discharge with reduced benefits.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has prioritized rapid implementation of the ban. Approximately 1,000 service members have self-identified with the condition, but officials estimate the true number could exceed 4,000.
Critics argue the policy targets transgender troops without scientific justification. The administration has yet to explain how gender dysphoria undermines combat readiness.
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