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NARR/REF A IS SECDEF MEMO DIRECTING SERVICE SECRETARIES MAKE AVAILABLE
DESIGNATED BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE SAME SEX PARTNERS OF SERVICE MEMBERS NO LATER
THAN 1 OCTOBER 2013. REF B IS MEMBER-DESIGNATED BENEFITS NAVADMIN.//
RMKS/1. AFTER A CAREFUL AND COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE BENEFITS CURRENTLY
PROVIDED TO THE FAMILIES OF SERVICE MEMBERS, UNDERTAKEN SINCE THE REPEAL OF
DON'T ASK DON'T TELL, THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED HIS
DECISION TO EXTEND CERTAIN BENEFITS TO SAME-SEX PARTNERS. THIS DECISION
REINFORCES THE PRINCIPLE THAT ALL THOSE WHO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ARE TREATED
WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT AND ENSURES FAIRNESS AND EQUAL TREATMENT TO THE
EXTENT ALLOWABLE UNDER LAW. THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE
TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION, LISTS THE SPECIFIC BENEFITS TO BE AUTHORIZED,
AND CANCELS REF B.
2. PER REFERENCE A, BENEFITS WILL BE EXTENDED NO LATER THAN 1 OCTOBER 2013.
BY THIS DATE, NAVY WILL HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO ISSUE DD FORM 1173'S (COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE DEPENDENT ID CARD) TO SAME-SEX DOMESTIC PARTNERS AND, WHERE
APPLICABLE, CHILDREN OF SAME-SEX DOMESTIC PARTNERS, ONCE THE SERVICE MEMBER
AND THEIR PARTNER HAVE SIGNED A DECLARATION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP ATTESTING
TO THE EXISTENCE OF THEIR COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP.
3. A NUMBER OF STEPS MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR TO ISSUING THE FIRST ID CARDS UNDER
THIS POLICY. SIMILAR TO THE PROCESS THAT LED TO THE INITIAL REPEAL OF DADT,
NAVY WILL REVIEW AND MODIFY ALL NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS, NOTICES, AND
MILPERSMAN ARTICLES, DEVELOP AND DEPLOY TRAINING FOR COMMAND TRIADS,
INSTALLATION COMMANDERS, BENEFIT PROVIDERS, CARE PROVIDERS, AND PERSONNEL
SUPPORT DETACHMENTS (PSD) TO ENSURE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR, AND THE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH, THESE ID
CARDS.
4. RELATIONSHIP DOCUMENTATION. TO DOCUMENT SAME-SEX COMMITTED RELATIONSHIPS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING BENEFITS DESCRIBED LATER IN THIS NAVADMIN,
MILITARY MEMBERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION OF DOMESTIC
PARTNERSHIP. THIS DECLARATION IS SIMILAR TO THOSE IN USE BY OTHER AGENCIES
OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. MORE INFORMATION ON THE DECLARATION WILL BE
PUBLISHED SEPCOR.
5. MEMBER-DESIGNATED BENEFITS LISTED IN REF B (HEREBY CANCELLED) WERE ALSO
EXPANDED. TWO ADDITIONAL BENEFITS WERE IDENTIFIED THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL
SAILORS AND BENEFICIARIES OF THEIR CHOICE TO INCLUDE SAME-SEX PARTNERS:
HOSPITAL VISITATION AND FAMILY READINESS GROUPS. LISTED BELOW IS THE
CURRENT, COMPLETE LIST OF MEMBER-DESIGNATED BENEFITS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE.
A. SERVICE MEMBERS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (SGLI) BENEFICIARY:
ANYONE DESIGNATED IN WRITING BY THE SM AS A BENEFICIARY WOULD BE ELIGIBLE.
THIS COULD BE A DEPENDENT, FRIEND, FIANCEE, CO-WORKER, MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
WHO IS NOT A MILITARY DEPENDENT, ETC. (TITLE 38 U.S.C. 1970). MEMBERS MAY
GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR COMMAND PAY/PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM
(PASS) COORDINATOR (CPC) FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR SGLI
BENEFICIARIES.
B. POST VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(VEAP) BENEFICIARY: A SM WHO ENTERED THE SERVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME BETWEEN
JANUARY 1, 1977, AND JUNE 30, 1985; OPENED A CONTRIBUTION ACCOUNT BEFORE
APRIL 1, 1987; VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTED BETWEEN $25 AND $2700; COMPLETED THE
FIRST PERIOD OF SERVICE; AND WAS DISCHARGED OR RELEASED FROM SERVICE UNDER
CONDITIONS OTHER THAN DISHONORABLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR UNUSED VEAP BENEFITS. IN
THE EVENT OF A PARTICIPANT'S DEATH, THE UNUSED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND
SHALL BE PAID TO THE LIVING PERSON OR PERSONS FIRST LISTED: ANYONE
DESIGNATED AS A BENEFICIARY OR BENEFICIARIES BY THE SM UNDER THE MEMBER'S
SGLI POLICY; THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL (UNDER THE DEFENSE OF
MARRIAGE ACT (DOMA)) (TITLE 1 U.S.C. 7 AND TITLE 28 U.S.C. 1738C), A SPOUSE
IS DEFINED AS AN INDIVIDUAL OF THE OPPOSITE SEX WHO IS LEGALLY MARRIED TO THE
MEMBER, THEREFORE A SAME-SEX PARTNER CAN RECEIVE THE BENEFIT UNDER THIS
PROGRAM ONLY IF HE OR SHE IS LISTED AS THE SGLI BENEFICIARY); THE SURVIVING
CHILD OR CHILDREN OF THE INDIVIDUAL, IN EQUAL SHARES; AND THE SURVIVING
PARENT OR PARENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL, IN EQUAL SHARES (TITLE 38 U.S.C. 3224).
MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR
SGLI BENEFICIARIES.
C. BASIC EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE DEATH BENEFICIARY: IN THE EVENT OF A
SERVICE-CONNECTED DEATH, THE ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE DEATH
BENEFIT SHALL BE MADE TO THE PERSON OR PERSONS SURVIVING ON THE DATE OF SUCH
INDIVIDUAL'S DEATH IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER OF PRIORITY: THE BENEFICIARY OR
BENEFICIARIES DESIGNATED BY THE SM UNDER THE MEMBER'S SGLI POLICY; THE
SURVIVING SPOUSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL (AS DEFINED BY DOMA); THE SURVIVING CHILD
OR CHILDREN OF THE INDIVIDUAL, IN EQUAL SHARES; AND THE SURVIVING PARENT OR
PARENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL, IN EQUAL SHARES (TITLE 38 U.S.C. 3017). MEMBERS
MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR SGLI
BENEFICIARIES.
D. DEATH GRATUITY BENEFICIARY: ANYONE DESIGNATED BY THE SERVICE MEMBER
IN WRITING AS A BENEFICIARY OR BENEFICIARIES, ON DD FORM 93 (RECORD OF
EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2), IS ELIGIBLE (TITLE 10 U.S.C.
1477 AND IMPLEMENTED BY DODI 1300.18.). MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD
OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR PAGE 2.
E. FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS BENEFICIARY: ANYONE DESIGNATED BY THE
SERVICE MEMBER IN WRITING AS A BENEFICIARY OR BENFICIARIES ON DD FORM 93
(RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2) IS ELIGIBLE (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 2771 AND DODI
1300.18.). MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH
UPDATING THEIR PAGE 2.
F. WOUNDED WARRIOR ACT DESIGNATED CAREGIVER: BY LAW, ANYONE SERVING AS
A NON-MEDICAL ATTENDEE WHILE CARING FOR A RECOVERING SERVICE MEMBER FOR MORE
THAN 45 DAYS DURING A 1-YEAR PERIOD (WOUNDED WARRIOR ACT, PUBLIC LAW 110-181
SECTIONS 1601 - 1676 AND DODI 1300.24). RECOVERING SERVICE MEMBERS SHALL BE
PERMITTED TO DESIGNATE A DEPENDENT, FRIEND, FIANCEE, CO-WORKER, MEMBER OF THE
FAMILY WHO IS NOT A MILITARY DEPENDENT, ETC. AS A CAREGIVER.
G. THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN (TSP) BENEFICIARY: ANY INDIVIDUAL MAY BE
DESIGNATED AS A BENEFICIARY (TITLE 5 U.S.C. 8424 AND 8441 AND 5 CFR QQQQ
PART 1651.3(B)). MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO TO WWW.TSP.GOV TO TAKE CARE OF
THEIR TSP NEEDS. MEMBERS MUST MAIL OR FAX IN THE FORM TO THE THRIFT SAVINGS
PLAN ADDRESS ON THE WEBSITE TO DESIGNATE THEIR BENEFICIARY.
H. SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN (SBP) BENEFICIARY: BY LAW, IF A MEMBER IS NOT
MARRIED (AS DEFINED BY DOMA), DID NOT SELECT COVERAGE FOR A FORMER SPOUSE,
AND DOES NOT HAVE A DEPENDENT CHILD UPON BECOMING ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN
SBP, THE MEMBER MAY ELECT TO PROVIDE SBP COVERAGE "TO A NATURAL PERSON WITH
AN INSURABLE INTEREST." IF THE INSURABLE INTEREST IS NOT A BLOOD RELATION,
PROOF OF FINANCIAL BENEFIT FROM THE CONTINUED LIFE OF THE RETIREE IS REQUIRED
(TITLE 10 U.S.C. 1447-1455 AND DODI 1332.42). MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPTION
TO LIST A QUALIFYING BENEFICIARY UPON RETIREMENT FROM THE NAVY AND ARE
ENCOURAGED TO CONSULT THEIR LOCAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE TO CLARIFY THE
REQUIREMENTS OF "INSURABLE INTEREST" AND POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH DIVORCE
DECREES OR CHILD SUPPORT PROVISIONS THAT PRE-EXIST THE RETIREMENT DAY IF
APPLICABLE.
I. CASUALTY NOTIFICATION: NOTIFICATION IS DESIGNATED ON THE DD FORM 93
(RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2) AND THE SGLV 8286 (SERVICE MEMBERS' GROUP
LIFE INSURANCE ELECTION AND CERTIFICATE) (DODI 1300.18). THE DODI ALLOWS
MEMBERS TO DESIGNATE ANY INDIVIDUALS IN ADDITION TO PRIMARY NEXT OF KIN
(PNOK) AND SECONDARY NEXT OF KIN
(SNOK) TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF A CASUALTY. MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL
PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR PAGE 2 AND SGLI. MEMBERS
SHOULD CONSULT THEIR COMMAND OR LOCAL LEGAL OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ON CASUALTY NOTIFICATION.
J. ESCORTS FOR DEPENDENTS OF DECEASED OR MISSING MEMBERS:
ESCORT ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCES MAY BE PAID FOR
TRAVEL PERFORMED AS AN ESCORT FOR DEPENDENTS OF A SM NOT LATER THAN ONE YEAR
AFTER THE MEMBER DIES, IS MISSING, OR UNAVAILABLE TO ACCOMPANY DEPENDENTS
(TITLE 10 U.S.C. 1036). ASSISTANCE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CASUALTY
ASSISTANCE CALLS OFFICER (CACO) ASSIGNED TO THE DECEASED MEMBER'S FAMILY.
K. DESIGNATION OF PERSONS HAVING INTEREST IN STATUS OF A MISSING
MEMBER: MEMBER DESIGNATES IN WRITING THE PERSON OR PERSONS IN THEIR DD FORM
93 (RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2), IF ANY, OTHER THAN THAT PERSON'S PNOK
OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY, TO WHOM INFORMATION ON THE WHEREABOUTS AND STATUS OF THE
MEMBER SHALL BE PROVIDED (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 655 AND DODI 1300.18). SM MAY GO
TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR PAGE 2. MEMBERS
SHOULD CONSULT THEIR COMMAND OR LOCAL LEGAL OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ON MISSING-MEMBER NOTIFICATION.
L. VETERANS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (VGLI): POST-SEPARATION INSURANCE
THAT ALLOWS SM TO CONVERT THEIR SGLI COVERAGE TO RENEWABLE TERM INSURANCE.
SERVICE MEMBER DESIGNATES BENEFICIARY(S) ON THE SGLI ELECTION AND
CERTIFICATE, SGLV 8286 (TITLE 38 U.S.C. 1970).
MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPTION TO LIST ANYONE AS A BENEFICIARY UPON RETIREMENT
FROM THE NAVY. MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD FOR ASSISTANCE WITH
ELECTING THEIR VGLI BENEFICIARY UPON RETIREMENT.
M. PERSON ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE EFFECTS (PERE) OF DECEASED
PERSONS: THE PERSON AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO RECEIVE THE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF A
DECEASED MILITARY MEMBER. RECEIPT OF PERSONAL EFFECTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE
OWNERSHIP (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 4712 AND DODI 1300.18). MEMBERS SHOULD CONSULT
THEIR COMMAND OR LOCAL LEGAL OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DESIGNATING A PERE.
IF NOT LEGALLY DESIGNATED, PERES WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
UNREMARRIED SURVIVING SPOUSE (AS DEFINED BY DOMA), CHILDREN, PARENTS,
SIBLINGS, OTHER BLOOD RELATIVE, AND A PERSON STANDING IN AS LOCO PARENTIS.
N. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE FOR YELLOW RIBBON REINTEGRATION
PROGRAM EVENTS: A RESERVE SM IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND A YELLOW RIBBON
REINTEGRATION PROGRAM EVENT (RETURNING WARRIOR
WORKSHOP) AND MAY DESIGNATE ONE OR MORE PERSONS TO ALSO ATTEND (TITLE 37
U.S.C. 411 AND DODI 1342.28). RESERVE MEMBERS MAY OBTAIN ATTENDANCE SLOTS
FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR GUEST(S) FOR THE WORKSHOPS THROUGH THEIR LOCAL NAVY
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER.
O. PERSON AUTHORIZED TO DIRECT DISPOSITION (PADD) OF THE REMAINS OF A
DECEDENT WILL BE THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE DECEDENT ON THEIR DD FORM 93
(RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2) AS THE PADD, REGARDLESS OF THE RELATIONSHIP
OF THE DESIGNEE TO THE DECEDENT. ABSENT A SPECIFIC DESIGNATION OF A PADD ON
DD FORM 93, THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS MAY BE DESIGNATED AS THE PADD: THE
SURVIVING SPOUSE (AS DEFINED BY DOMA), BLOOD RELATIVES, ADOPTIVE RELATIVES,
OR A PERSON STANDING IN LOCO PARENTIS TO THE DECEDENT (TITLE 10 U.S.C.
1482).
MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR
PAGE 2.
P. TRANSPORTATION OF DESIGNATED INDIVIDUALS INCIDENT TO HOSPITALIZATION
OF MEMBERS FOR TREATMENT OF WOUNDS, ILLNESS OR INJURY. THE ATTENDING
PHYSICIAN OR SURGEON AND THE COMMANDER OR HEAD OF THE MILITARY MEDICAL
FACILITY EXERCISING CONTROL OVER A SM WHO IS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED, SERIOUSLY
ILL, SERIOUSLY INJURED, OR IN A SITUATION OF IMMINENT DEATH AND IS
HOSPITALIZED IN A MEDICAL FACLITY CAN HAVE UP TO THREE DESIGNATED INDIVIDUALS
OTHER THAN A FAMILY MEMBER AS DEFINED BY THIS STATUTE (TITLE 37 U.S.C. 481H)
TO AID AND SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE MEMBER DURING THE DURATION
OF THE MEMBER'S IN-PATIENT TREATMENT. THE DESIGNATED INDIVIDUAL(S) IS
AUTHORIZED TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES.
Q. PRESENTATION OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES. IN THE EVENT OF THE
DEATH OF A SERVICE MEMBER, THE SECRETARY CONCERNED MAY PAY THE NECESSARY
EXPENSES FOR THE PRESENTATION OF A FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE FOLLOWING
PERSONS: THE PADD, THE PARENTS OR PARENT OF THE DECEDENT, THE SURVIVING
SPOUSE (AS DEFINED BY DOMA) OF THE DECEDENT (INCLUDING A SURVIVING SPOUSE WHO
REMARRIES AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DEATH), AND EACH CHILD OF THE DECEDENT. (TITLE
10 U.S.C.
1482E)
R. TRANSPORTATION FOR SURVIVORS OF DECEASED SM TO ATTEND THE MEMBER'S
BURIAL CEREMONY OR MEMORIAL SERVICE. TRANSPORTATION AND ROUND TRIP TRAVEL TO
ATTEND THE MEMBER'S BURIAL CREMONY OR MEMORIAL SERVICE MAY BE PROVIDED TO THE
PADD BY THE SECRETARY CONCERNED.
(TITLE 37 U.S.C. 411F)
S. HOSPITAL VISITATION. MEMBER-DESIGNATED VISITORS AUTHORIZED AS LOCAL
HOSPITAL REGULATIONS PERMIT.
T. FAMILY READINESS GROUPS. A FAMILY READINESS GROUP (FRG) SERVES AS A
LINK BETWEEN THE COMMAND AND THE SAILORS' FAMILIES TO ENHANCE PREPAREDNESS,
COMMAND MISSION READINESS, AND INCREASE THE RESILIENCY AND WELL BEING OF
SAILORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PER OPNAVINST 1754.5B, AN FRG IS OPEN TO ALL
FAMILY MEMBERS, SAILORS, AND CIVILIANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMMAND AND ITS
PERSONNEL. IN ADDITION, THOUGH NOT REQUIRED, INDIVIDUAL FRG MEMBERS MAY BE
DESIGNATED AS OFFICIAL VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE APPROVED BY THE COMMAND OR
INSTALLATION AND AGREE TO PERFORM ASSIGNED DUTIES UNDER COMMAND QQQQ
SUPERVISION.
6. IN ADDITION TO THE BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS WILL BE
AVAILABLE NO LATER THAN 1 OCTOBER 2013 ONCE THE REQUIRED ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCESSES ARE COMPLETE AND THE DECLARATION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP HAS BEEN
FILED WITH A PSD:
A. DD FORM 1173. DEPENDENT ID CARDS FOR SAME SEX PARTNERS AND, WHERE
APPLICABLE, CHILDREN OF THE SAME SEX PARTNER.
B. USE OF THE COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE.
C. ACCESS TO MWR PROGRAMS.
D. ACCESS TO CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES CHILD CARE, YOUTH
PROGRAMS AND YOUTH SPONSORSHIP.
E. JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT FOR DUAL MILITARY PARTNERS.
F. ACCESS TO MOST FAMILY CENTER PROGRAMS.
G. ACCESS TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE.
H. DEPENDENT SPACE-AVAILABLE TRAVEL ON DOD AIRCRAFT.
I. AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN SURVEYS OF MILITARY FAMILIES,
INCLUDING THE QUADRENNIAL QUALITY OF LIFE REVIEW.
J. EMERGENCY LEAVE AND EMERGENCY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THE MILITARY MEMBER
TO ATTEND TO PARTNER EMERGENCIES.
K. EXEMPTION FROM HOSTILE-FIRE AREAS FOR DUAL MILITARY IF PARTNER KILLED
IN A COMBAT ZONE.
L. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CERTAIN PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT AND ON
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
M. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR MINOR
DEPENDENTS.
N. AUTHORITY OF SERVICE SECRETARY TO TRANSPORT REMAINS OF A DEPENDENT
O. DISABILITY AND DEATH COMPENSATION: DEPENDENTS OF MEMERS HELD AS
CAPTIVES.
P. PAYMENTS TO MISSING PERSONS.
Q. ACCESS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING PROGRAM. EMERGENCY CARE PROVIDED;
ADDITIONAL CARE DETERMINED BY MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY.
7. MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UPDATE THEIR BENEFICIARIES WHENEVER THEY HAVE A
CHANGE IN STATUS TO AVOID THE UNDESIRED CONSEQUENCES OF PROVIDING A BENEFIT
TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH WHOM THEY HAVE DISCONTINUED AN ASSOCIATION. ANY SM
WHOSE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT CONTAINS TRUST LANGUAGE SHOULD SEE A LEGAL
ASSISTANCE OFFICE BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO THEIR SGLI, DD-93/PAGE 2 AS
THIS SITUATION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE CONFUSION AS TO THE INTENDED
BENEFICIARY OR BENEFICIARIES.
8. BENEFITS CURRENTLY PROVIDED TO MILITARY FAMILIES, NOT LISTED IN
PARAGRAPHS FIVE AND SIX, CANNOT BE EXTENDED TO SAME-SEX PARTNERS AT THIS
TIME. BENEFITS THAT FALL INTO THIS CATEGORY ARE RESTRICTED BY LAW AND
INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HEALTH CARE, BAH AT THE WITH DEPENDENT RATE,
PCS TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES, AND COMMAND SPONSORSHIP AT OVERSEAS
LOCATIONS.
9. A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ALL MILITARY BENEFITS CAN BE FOUND AT
HTTP://WWW.PUBLIC.NAVY.MIL/BUPERS-NPC/CAREER/PAYANDBENEFITS/PAGES/DE
FAULT2.ASPX.
10. FOR COMMANDING OFFICERS: COMMANDING OFFICERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEEK
GUIDANCE FROM THE CHAIN OF COMMAND OR THEIR COMMAND LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING
POLICY OR LEGAL ISSUES.
11. POINTS OF CONTACT: POLICY GUIDANCE ISSUES MAY BE ADDRESSED TO CAPTAIN
JANET BRISTOL, (OPNAV N13) AT (703) 604-5002 OR VIA EMAIL AT
JANET.BRISTOL@NAVY.MIL OR NAVY'S DADT POST REPEAL WEBSITE AT
HTTP://WWW.PUBLIC.NAVY.MIL/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/DADT/PAGES/DEFAULT.ASP
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12. MORE DETAILS WILL BE RELEASED AS NAVY COMPLETES THE REQUIRED PROCESSES
AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE AND GETS CLOSER TO THE DOD MANDATED DEADLINE OF
1 OCTOBER 2013.
13. RELEASED BY VICE ADMIRAL S. R. VAN BUSKIRK, N1//
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