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Gender Identity

Date of Publication:

5/6/2018

Definition:

An individual’s internal or personal sense of gender, which may or may not match the individual’s biological sex.

Source of Definition:

Medical Standards for Military Service: Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction

Related Glossary Terms:

Gender Identity

Last Updated: August 21, 2023
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