Transgender Policy .13A

Question 1

What is the Service Central Coordination Cell (SCCC)?

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Answer 1

The SCCC provides multi-disciplinary (e.g., policy, medical, legal, military personnel management) expert advice and assistance to CO/OICs with regard to service by transgender members and to assist CO/OICs in the execution of Coast Guard policies and procedures. The SCCC is a tool that helps COs/OICs understand the generalities and nuances of transgender member service and medical treatment, reaffirms that no two individuals are identical, helps commands navigate through the treatment process (regardless of complexity), and ensures a methodical approach to transgender member care across the Coast Guard.

Question 2

Where is the only place a members gender is determined?

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Answer 2

DEERs

Question 3

Who approves gender transition requests and provides Exceptions to the Policy ETC?
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Answer 3

CG PSC

Question 4

Who determines if a gender dysphoric member is “stable”?

Answer 4

Medical Multidisciplinary Team (MMDT) to ensure validity of the diagnosis of gender dysphoria and validation when the member is stable in gender

Question 5

What are the 2 exemptions?

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Answer 5

• Started transition before 12 APR 2019

- Is stable for at least 18 months

Question 6

How long does and OIC have to forward a GTR?

Answer 6

Contact the SCCC within five business days of receiving a request to change gender. The SCCC must be contacted via e-mail at SCCC@uscg.mil. Review the request within 30 days of receipt.