I'm transgender and quite short, will I be discriminated against?
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What should I do if I were discriminated against?
Todd I. asked a question to Combat
Category: Diversity
Date asked: Sunday, October 20, 2019
Last reviewed: Tuesday, December 3, 2019
James A.
Reconnaissance Platoon soldier
Hi Todd,
Absolutely not! The army will not stand for any kind of discrimination including bullying. It goes against the core values and standards and won’t be dealt with lightly. Anyone that fails the core values and standards will very likely be discharged from service.
If you find yourself a victim of discrimination, first visit your unit welfare department who can signpost to the correct person and advise on the correct procedure through your chain of command. I can assure you it will be dealt with in strict confidentiality and in the quickest manner.
Hope this answers your question
If you have any further queries don’t hesitate in contacting.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Sarah R.
SQMS Accomodation NCO
Todd, there are short CIS males and yes you may get jibes and such like but if it becomes inappropriate then normally a simple ask to stop will stop it. If not then report it and then it can be sorted properly in the right way.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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