DoD Transgender Service Policy Update

1.  Purpose.  To announce publication of reference (a) and the training and education plan associated with the subject policy.
2.  Reference (a) has been published and is available at:  https:(slash slash)marines.usmc.afpims.mil/News/Publications/ELECTRONIC-LIBRARY/Electronic-Library-Display/Article/1011372/mcbul-1121/.
3.  Per reference (a), Headquarters Marine Corps will detail a Mobile Training Team  (MTT) to visit major Marine Corps installations during the second quarter of FY17.  The target audience for the education and training is lieutenant colonel and above commanders, their senior enlisted advisors, and command surgeons.  The target audience is directed to review DoD's "Transgender Service in the U.S. Military an Implementation Handbook" prior to attending the training.  The Handbook is available at:  http:(slash slash)www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0616transgender-policy under "Resources".  The MTT schedule will be coordinated with the Marine Corps installations via separate correspondence.
4.  Commanders, senior enlisted advisors, and medical personnel should contact the Marine Corps' Service Central Coordination Cell (SCCC) with any questions concerning the policy.  The SCCC can be reached at USCM.SCCC(at)usmc.mil or (703)784-9386 (dsn 278).
5.  Release authorized by MajGen M. A. Rocco, Director Manpower Plans and Policy.