U.S. Army to Alter Transgender Soldiers’ Records to Reflect Biological Sex

 

U.S. Army to Alter Transgender Soldiers’ Records to Reflect Biological Sex

The U.S. Army is set to update the records of transgender soldiers to indicate only their sex at birth, as part of new internal guidance obtained by Reuters. The directive states that all personnel records and administrative systems will be adjusted to reflect biological sex, which the Army considers to be "unchanging during a person's life," echoing a recent Pentagon memo.

The Army’s move is part of broader steps to restrict and potentially dismiss transgender service members, aligning with the policies of the Biden administration under President Donald Trump, who aims to limit or end transgender individuals' participation in the military. This follows a Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for the Pentagon to implement a ban on transgender service members.

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The guidance also specifies that pronouns should reflect biological sex, and access to shared intimate spaces will be determined accordingly. The number of transgender troops in active duty and National Guard is estimated at around 4,240, though advocacy groups suggest higher figures.

The move has been criticized by rights advocates, who describe the measures as "vindictive" and "chaotic," and argue they are damaging military readiness. Trump had previously signed an executive order in January reversing policies that allowed transgender people to serve openly.