The DoD has issued a directive (No. 1020.02E) reissuing and updating guidance on policies and responsibilities for addressing unlawful discrimination and promoting equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion in its workplace.
“The defense of the United States requires a well-trained volunteer force, military and civilian, active and reserve. To provide such a force, the DoD will intentionally position itself to be an organization of choice by providing opportunities for all DoD personnel to rise to the highest level of responsibility as their abilities allow. The DoD will maximize the productive capacity of those recruited, hired, retained, and promoted through diversity and inclusion,” it says.
The directive cites in particular the diversity and inclusion management program, the civilian EEO and civil rights programs and the military equal opportunity program.
