Military Family Antidiscrimination Status

Because of their military status, service members and their families may encounter bias and discrimination in employment, education, housing, public utilities, civil rights laws and in places required to provide public accommodations, such as stores, restaurants and various transportation modalities.

While service members are legally protected in some ways (e.g., housing and employment), their spouses and children may be less protected, particularly in the areas of education and employment. Protected class status may alleviate difficulties, or at least increase service members’ perception of security, when facing military-related challenges, particularly during a PCS.