Help & Advice - Concepts of Sexuality

Sexual orientation (hetero, homo and bi) is not simply a private matter of no relevance to the military workplace. Sexual orientation impacts upon many areas of military life and work, and is not simply "what we do in bed."

The need to create a professional workplace environment within the military and MOD in which people who are gay/lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can be honest about who they are without fear of detriment to their personal or professional lives is a central issue and requires that those they work with have an adequate and realistic understanding of the issues related to sexual orientation.

The articles in this section explain how wider attitudes towards gay, lesbian and bi-sexual personnel have a tangible impact on the military workplace, operational effectiveness and the individuals concerned. Many of the issues discussed have applicability to transgender personnel as well.