military service discrimination

Military service discrimination occurs when individuals are unfairly treated based on characteristics like race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, rather than their abilities or qualifications. This can involve exclusion, bias, or unequal opportunities within recruitment, assignments, or advancement. Such discrimination undermines fairness, morale, and effectiveness of the armed forces. Efforts to combat it include policies promoting diversity, training, and reporting mechanisms to ensure all service members are judged solely on their merit and commitment.