This targeted training equips defense personnel, administrators, and compliance officers with the essential knowledge to implement the Department of Defense’s interim final rule amending 32 CFR Part 161. Learn what changes when the procedures for retirees, dependents, and contractor employees to request gender marker updates in DEERS are removed, how references to “sex” now replace “gender,” and what steps your organization must take to stay compliant. Be prepared for immediate effect on December 1, 2025, and avoid legal or administrative risks associated with non-compliance.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Identify the key changes made to 32 CFR Part 161 by the interim final rule.
* Understand the new compliance requirements regarding sex designation in DEERS and DoD ID card issuance.
* Recognize the actionable steps required for implementation and ongoing compliance.
* Describe the legal and regulatory consequences of non-compliance with the amended rule.
