Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy 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 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy 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. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy 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. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy 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 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy 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. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy 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 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy 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 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy 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 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy Deputy Chief of Staff G-1 – COL Donna Alberto, The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) – COL Robin Swope, The Chief of Chaplains – COL Philip Wright, The Inspector General (TIG) – Mr. Christopher Essig, G-3/7 – LTC Eddie Hammonds, DTMS – LTC Robert McWilliams, Army Training Network – CPT Daniel Richard, Center for Army Lessons Learned (Webmaster) – Mr. Scott Lackey, ACSIM – Mr. Rich Stagliano,

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy 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. SUMMARY

Family Programs UNCLASSIFIED 17 MAR of 17 LTC Nancy