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Religious Accommodation Request

A formal request from a military service member to be excused from a military order, policy, or directive because of their religious beliefs.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA)

A federal law that prevents the government from significantly interfering with a person's religious practices unless there's a very compelling reason and it uses the least restrictive way to do so.

Adverse Action

Negative consequences placed on a service member's record, such as official reprimands, delays or denials of promotions, negative performance evaluations, or forced separation from service.

Date of Rank (DOR)

The official date a service member achieved a particular rank, which affects their seniority, pay, and future career progression.

Expunge

To officially remove or erase something, like an adverse administrative action, from a service member's official record.

Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

A senior civilian official in the Department of Defense responsible for policies and programs related to military personnel, health affairs, and overall readiness of the Armed Forces.