a) it would be discovered during the recruiting process OR
b) it would DEFINITELY be discovered during the physical
c) it would change the dynamics of all relationships and interactions with the individual during training
people are barred from enlistment permanently for certain psychological diagnoses and medication past the age of 12; asthma; ADHD meds; certain criminal convictions; etc. This doesn't even mention gender-specific disqualifiers and requirements.
lots of variables with that question, though it would certainly change the dynamics. Based on what I've read about the procedure of a male-to-female transition, there could be serious medical complications.
note: I spent time as a recruiter as well.
What does the military do in the case of a person who has an XXY chromosome instead of XX or XY? The XXY configuration is well documented in the medical field. There are also other non-standard chromosome configurations that people are born with.
What would the military say to an intersex person who wanted to join? Most intersex people have incomplete genitalia, some intersex people have some genitalia from both sexes, they are born that way.
tbqh I'd have to look at the enlistment regulations. They would likely need a medical waiver, meaning they are technically ineligible for enlistment without the waiver. I can't remember the specific reg for medical criteria, but I'm guessing it would be in there.
Bottom line, it would be known during the enlistment physical at a minimum. Those docs throw people out for all sorts of stupid reasons. I can't imagine this would fly.
Yes, it would be pretty obvious at the enlistment physical in most cases.