Army Considering Allowing Soldiers to Seek ‘Compassionate Reassignment’ over ‘Discriminatory’ State Laws: Report
Brittany Bernstein - Yesterday 5:42 PM
U.S. Army officials are considering making changes to an existing policy on “compassionate reassignment” to allow soldiers to request relocation if they are concerned that state or local laws discriminate against them based on gender, sex, religion, race, or pregnancy, according to a new report.
The draft edit, which was first reported by Military.com, would add language to clarify what would make a soldier eligible for a “compassionate reassignment.” Currently most soldiers who receive permission for such a move are experiencing family problems that cannot be solved through “leave, correspondence, power of attorney, or help of family members or other parties,” according to Army regulations cited by the outlet.
The new guidance, if implemented, would allow commanders to reassign soldiers facing discrimination.
The report says the update is “far from final” and would require approval from Army Secretary Christine Wormuth.
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