US military officials have said that transgender people will not be banned from serving in the US military until the president issues guidance to the Pentagon.
In a surprise tweet on Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that the government would not allow them to serve "in any capacity".
It was not clear whether troops on active service would be forced out.
But Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford wrote to senior commanders saying they will continue to treat all of their personnel with respect.
Transgender service members have expressed concern that they will be discharged, or unable to re‑enlist after Mr Trump's announcement.
Source: BBC
