Family Programs Repeal of Dont Ask Dont Tell

Family Programs Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE REPEAL OF DADT Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs • BACKGROUND • KEY FEATURES • HOW DOES DADT REPEAL AFFECT FAMILY PROGRAMS • WEBSITES • TRAINING AIDS • POINTS OF CONTACT • SUMMARY/QUESTIONS Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs • Congress voted to repeal 10 U. S. C. 654 (Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell) and signed into law on 22 December 2010 • The Repeal will take effect 60 days after the President, the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff certify to Congress that the Department of Defense is prepared to implement the repeal in a manner consistent with the standards of military readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting and retention of the Armed Forces. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs • Sexual Orientation will not bar entry into the Army • Soldiers will no longer be discharged because of their sexual orientation • All Soldiers remain evaluated on individual merit, fitness and capability Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs • Sexual Orientation will not be used as a factor in duty assignments • No segregation of facilities, quarters or practice based on sexual orientation • No requirement to identify a soldier’s sexual orientation, nor collect or maintain this information Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs 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 LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 7 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs 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 LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 8 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs 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 LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 9 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs 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 LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 10 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs 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 LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 11 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs 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 Do. D Civilian employees Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 12 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs • 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 Face. Book and Twitter pages Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 13 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs • • 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 Sec. Army/CSA/SMA message Video Repeal of DADT: OSD Repeal Certification Team information/point papers Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 14 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs • Deputy Chief of Staff G-1 – COL Donna Alberto, 703 -695 -5418 • The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) – COL Robin Swope, 703 -6930369 • The Chief of Chaplains – COL Philip Wright, 703 -601 -1131 • The Inspector General (TIG) – Mr. Christopher Essig, 703 -695 -1511 • G-3/7 – LTC Eddie Hammonds, 703 -614 -0494 • DTMS – LTC Robert Mc. Williams, 913 -684 -7207 • Army Training Network – CPT Daniel Richard, 913 -684 -2715 • Center for Army Lessons Learned (Webmaster) – Mr. Scott Lackey, 913 -684 -5994 • ACSIM – Mr. Rich Stagliano, 571 -256 -8701 LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 15 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs SUMMARY 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. LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 16 of 17 17 MAR 2011

Family Programs LTC Nancy Ruffin/FMWR-FP/(210)808 -0401/nancy. dale. ruffin@us. army. mil UNCLASSIFIED 17 of 17 17 MAR 2011