Charles C. Engel

Rebecca L. Collins

Matthew Cefalu

Sarah O. Meadows

Robin L. Beckman

Jennifer Hawes-Dawson

In this report, RAND researchers review survey methods, sample demographics, key findings, and policy implications from the 2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey of active-duty service members.

2015 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS)

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Kayla M. Williams

Srikanth Kadiyala

Agnes Gereben Schaefer

Jennifer Kavanagh

Radha Iyengar

The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a change in policy to allow transgender military personnel to serve openly. A RAND study examined the health care needs of transgender personnel, the costs of gender transition–related care, and the potential readiness implications of a policy change. The experiences of foreign militaries that permit transgender service members to serve openly also point to some best practices for U.S. policymakers.

Assessing the Implications of Allowing Transgender Personnel to Serve Openly

Charles C. Engel

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