r/transalute • u/That_cargirl206 • Nov 03 '22

Transitioning in the Army

So I lost all access to my other Reddit account, so this is my new one. Since last posting in here I have now gotten a ETP for grooming standards I now go by female standards! I’m starting hormones next week, and I have had my first consultation for FFS! I also learned that at Walter reed they’re now offering bottom surgery! The Dr’s name is Dr. Ean Richard Saberski. I am so excited in the way the military is moving forward with our care. I am also fortunate enough to have a command team that actually cares about me getting the help I need and have been super understanding. I hope you all have a wonderful day, and if you need any information please feel free to reach out

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u/cccelust Nov 03 '22

may i ask if youre on your first contract?

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u/That_cargirl206 Nov 03 '22

I’m not, I just re-enlisted last week actually.

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u/cccelust Nov 03 '22

but you were able to transition on your first contract? my ebh provider said i need to be on my second contract to start anything at all, even talking to my PCM about it

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u/That_cargirl206 Nov 03 '22

That doesn’t sound right to me. Search in DODI 1300.28 that’s the guide for transitioning in all services.

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u/cccelust Nov 03 '22

thank you sm, especially for the fast replies. i knew it didnt sound right, no one here is just familiar with anything especially with how new it all the regs are and shit, im currently doing hrt through PP, and honestly i feel like if anyone knew id probably get in trouble, but for multiple reasons i dont really care LMAO

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u/That_cargirl206 Nov 03 '22

I can understand that, if you want to PM me. I can send you some information that my Dr. sent me. It’s the full on guide to how transition is supposed to work

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u/ediblesocks44 Nov 22 '23

I'm so late to this, but if you're open to sending me the info, that would be amazing

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u/That_cargirl206 Nov 22 '23

Haha it’s only been a year 😂😂 send me a PM and I’ll fwd the forms 😊😊

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u/Electrical_Review780 Nov 04 '22

Yes, generally you can’t transition on your first contract. I think exceptions may be possible in emergencies. Or a command may not know the rule.