Definitions

In this Act: (1) Adverse action The term adverse action includes— (A) administrative reprimands; (B) denial or delay of promotions; (C) negative performance evaluations; (D) forced involuntary separation; (E) coerced voluntary separation; and (F) denial of career-enhancing assignments. (2) Religious accommodation The term religious accommodation refers to a formally submitted request for exemption from a military order, policy, or directive on religious grounds, in accordance with the respective service branch’s religious accommodation policies. (3) Service member The term service member means a member of the Armed Forces total force serving on active duty, reserve (to include Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)), or National Guard status in any branch of the Department of Defense.