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Intersex people and military service

Okay kiddo. So, intersex people are people who are born with a mix of both male and female physical traits. Sometimes, they have both male and female reproductive organs or have ambiguous genitalia.

Now, when it comes to military service, the rules are a little different for intersex people. Until recently, the military did not have any specific guidelines for intersex people, which caused confusion and discrimination. But now, they have come up with new policies to be more inclusive of intersex people who want to serve their country.

These new policies state that intersex individuals can serve as long as they are medically and psychologically fit for duty. This means that if they can perform all the required tasks and duties that are needed to be a part of the military, they can serve. The military also understands that intersex people may need special medical care and may require accommodations to ensure their well-being, and they are committed to providing it.

So, in summary, intersex people can serve in the military as long as they meet the same requirements as everyone else and are medically and psychologically fit for duty. And if they need extra care because of their unique physical condition, the military is ready to provide it.
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