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RESPECT
HONOR COURAGE
COMMITMENT
OUR NAVY TEAM - NAVIGATING a Course TO TRUE NORTH
FINAL REPORT
TABLE OF COnTENTS
Executive Summary........................................................................................................................... 4
Mission, Structure and Process.......................................................................................................... 4
Current State....................................................................................................................................... 6
Abstract of Recommendations........................................................................................................... 7
Way Forward..................................................................................................................................... 10
Closing Remarks............................................................................................................................... 10
Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 12
Overview............................................................................................................................................ 12
Task Force One Navy Observations.................................................................................................. 14
Current State.................................................................................................................................... 15
Force Demographics......................................................................................................................... 15
Diversity Progress............................................................................................................................. 15
Structure and Process.................................................................................................................... 18

Task Force One Navy Governance Structure.................................................................................... 18
Governance Checkpoints.................................................................................................................. 19
Recommendations.......................................................................................................................... 20
Complete List of Recommendations................................................................................................. 20
LOE 1 - Recruiting, OPR: Navy Recruiting Command ..................................................................... 33
LOE 2 - Talent Management/Retention, OPR: Navy Personnel Command...................................... 38
LOE 3 - Professional Development, OPR: Naval Education and Training Command /
Naval Service Training Command..................................................................................................... 44
LOE 4 - Innovation and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, OPR:
Office of Naval Research................................................................................................................... 49
LOE 5 - Additional Recommendations.............................................................................................. 52
Way Forward.................................................................................................................................... 66
Next Steps......................................................................................................................................... 66
Culture of Excellence Campaign Plan, Primary Prevention Strategy and Task Force...................... 66
Ongoing Data Gathering................................................................................................................... 67
Closing.............................................................................................................................................. 67
Appendix.......................................................................................................................................... 70
Appendix A: NAVADMIN 254/19, Culture of Excellence
Appendix B: Task Force One Navy Charter
Appendix C: NAVADMIN 025/20, Re-establishing Navy Leader Development Framework Briefs
Appendix D: Department of Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion Charter
Appendix E: Department of Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion Final Report Executive
Summary
Appendix F: Necessary Conversations Guide 2.1
TABLE OF COnTENTS
Appendix G: Task Force One Navy and Intermediate Flag and Executive Leadership Course of 25
Nov 2020
Appendix H: Inclusion and Diversity Council After-Action Report of 5 Oct 2020
Appendix I: Current State Statistics
Appendix J: Secretary of Defense Memorandum of 19 Jun 2020, Actions for Improving Diversity
and Inclusion in the Department of Defense
Appendix K: Secretary of Defense Memorandum of 14 Jul 2020, Immediate Actions to Address
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity in the Military Services
Appendix L: NAVADMIN 247/20, Elimination of the Display of the Officer Photograph During
Selection Boards
Appendix M: BUPERSNOTE 1401 of 9 Sep 2020, Diversity in Selection Board Recorder
Assignment
Appendix N: Secretary of Defense Memorandum of 16 Jul 2020, Public Display or Depiction of
Flags in the Department of Defense
Appendix O: NAVADMIN 203/20, Public Display or Depiction of Flags in the Navy
Appendix P: Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) Memorandum of 31 Aug 2020,
Immediate Actions to Address Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity in the Military Services –
Promotion and Selection Board Guidance
Appendix Q: NAVADMIN 051/20, Navy Inclusion and Diversity Policy Update
Appendix R: USFFC RMG 051941ZOCT20 - UPDATE TO NAVSUP P-487 (EXTENT OF
SHIPBOARD BARBER SERVICE GUIDANCE)
Appendix S: Navy Inclusion and Diversity Goals and Objectives
Appendix T: NAVADMIN 188/20, Navy Inclusion and Diversity
Appendix U: Abbreviations and Acronyms
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mission, Structure and Process After the nation-wide protests in the spring and early
summer of 2020, CNO encouraged dialogue about
Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations race relations and inclusion in America and how to
(CNO), stated Mission One for every Sailor (active and actively strive for strong measures of I&D in the
reserve, officer and enlisted, uniformed and civilian) Navy. Our existing efforts, while admirable in many
is the operational readiness of today’s Navy. Part of respects, clearly fell short of adequately addressing
that readiness, as members of the profession of arms, the societal challenges of today. We needed to seize
is holding ourselves to high ideals of integrity and this moment to engage in conversations about
service (Appendix A). race, diversity and inclusion within our force more
than ever before. We had to have open, honest and
Our Sailors are our asymmetric advantage in a
necessary conversations across our Navy and take
complex and changing environment. Optimizing
action. We needed to rise to the occasion and identify
our Navy Team’s performance requires a deep
the issues in our Fleet, understand where current
understanding of the Culture of Excellence (COE) - a
barriers to I&D exist and learn how to effectively
Navy-wide approach focused on enhancing our Core
listen to all perspectives in pursuit of I&D reform.
Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
These conversations are vital for our Navy team, as
Our COE drives the understanding that when Sailors understanding and connection builds teamwork and
feel included, respected and empowered, they teamwork builds trust.
are mission ready, able to deter aggression and
On 1 July 2020, the Navy stood up Task Force One
maintain freedom of the seas. Mission readiness Navy (TF1N), leveraging our COE governance
is stronger when diverse strengths are used and structure, to identify and make recommendations
differing perspectives are applied. By embracing to dismantle barriers to equality while creating
Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) in our day-to-day work sustainable opportunities, ultimately achieving
and decisions at a fundamental level, we harness the our desired end-state of warfighting excellence
(Appendix B, C).
creative power of our differences, putting forward
actions and strategies that accelerate and enable our TF1N set out to analyze and evaluate issues in
Navy’s warfighting advantage. our society and military that detract from Navy
readiness, such as racism, sexism and other
structural and interpersonal biases to attain
significant, sustainable I&D-related reform. In
alignment with Department of Defense (DOD)-related
We needed to seize this moment efforts, TF1N primarily focused on active uniformed
Sailors with an ancillary focus on the civilian
to engage in conversations workforce. TF1N focused on recruiting, leadership
about race, diversity and training and past/current experiences within the
overall Navy command climate and our Navy culture
inclusion within our force in support of readiness. TF1N leveraged the COE
more than ever before. governance structure and aligned efforts to the COE
Campaign Plan to form a long-term implementation
strategy designed to effectively dismantle barriers
to equality, and ultimately move the Navy closer
to achieving our desired end-state of warfighting
excellence. This included updating the CNO’s I&D
Executive Summary / 5
Council in September 2020 (Appendix H).

RADM Alvin Holsey was designated as Director,
TF1N and reported to the CNO via VADM John
B. Nowell, Jr., the Navy’s Chief I&D Officer. The
remainder of the executive leadership of the Task
Force was RDML Putnam Browne, Director, 21st
Century Sailor Office (OPNAV N17), who served as
Deputy Director and Executive Secretary of TF1N;
FORCM Huben Phillips, who served as Senior
Enlisted Advisor; CAPT Thomas “T.J.” Dixon who
served as Chief of Staff; and Ms. Jane Roberts who
served as Civilian Advisor. TF1N was supported
by commands from across the Navy, including
representatives (e.g., officers, enlisted, civilians)
from the majority of Echelon 2 commands.
TF1N was organized around four different Lines of Effort

(LOEs), each led by a Flag Officer with specific focus
areas. Those LOEs and leaders were:
LOE #1: Recruiting, Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) – RDML Dennis Velez
LOE #2: Talent Management/Retention, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) –

RADM Jeffrey W. Hughes
LOE #3: Professional Development, Naval Education and Training Command
(NETC)/Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) – RADM Peter A. Garvin and
RDML Milton J. “Jamie” Sands III
LOE #4: Innovation and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

(STEM), Office of Naval Research (ONR) – RADM Lorin C. Selby
In addition, TF1N leadership conducted numerous program reviews and deep

dives in areas ranging from women’s policy issues to naming of ships, buildings
and streets to create a series of additional recommendations (known as LOE 5).
From July to December 2020, TF1N accomplished the following:

• Participated in the DOD Board on Diversity and Inclusion (DBDI) to address DOD-wide issues of diversity,
equity, inclusion and belonging (Appendix D, E).
• Leveraged the experience of prior Navy leadership by operationalizing the retired Trusted Advisory Group
(TAG) to include senior enlisted, civilians and officers who have had a strong influence on Navy culture. In
addition to TAG members advising each LOE working group, CNO conducted three cohort sessions with the
final one on 10 November 2020.
• Engaged the Flag Wardroom, Senior Executive Service (SES) Corps and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the
Navy’s (MCPON) Senior Enlisted Leadership Mess by delivering surveys following a Flag Officer and SES
training seminar.
• Conducted multiple listening sessions with Sailors and civilians in the US and overseas, to include Japan,
Bahrain and Europe, and special engagements with the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA), United
States Naval Academy Minority Association (NAMA), Sea Service Leadership Association (SSLA) and
Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO).
• Conducted TF1N focus groups to solicit volunteer input from a diverse cross-section of Sailors (e.g.,
demographic, paygrade, community and location), supported by the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA). In
total, more than 280 focus groups from around the Navy were conducted.
• Created a Necessary Conversations Guide (NCG) with messaging and tools for leaders to start productive
dialogue around I&D topics. The first version of the NCG was released in July 2020. NCG 2.1 was released 06
November 2020 (Appendix F).
• In concert with the College of Leadership and Ethics at the Naval War College (NWC), TF1N presented a
summary of actions, selected problem statements and key recommendations to the Intermediate Flag and
Executive (IFLEX) Course in early November 2020. This class of 31 SES and Flag/General Officers utilized
Navy Learning Organization Applications taught throughout the week to collectively provide a peer review of
insights and inputs directly to the TF1N Director. A summary is provided at Appendix G.
Current State compared to 2018 U.S. Census population data, our

enlisted force has greater racial and ethnic diversity
In order to baseline where the Navy is today on than our society, however, is under represented from
I&D, TF1N gathered Navy demographic trends a gender perspective (i.e., the U.S. is 51 percent
and compared these to United States (US) Census female, the Navy enlisted force is 20 percent female).
population data and benchmarked against other Our officer corps remains overwhelmingly white and
organizations (Appendix I). male and, except for Asian representation, is not
representative of the U.S. today.
These statistics are important because diverse
teams are 58 percent more likely than non-diverse On officer promotions, the percentage of officers
teams to accurately assess a situation.1 In addition, selected for promotion suggests minority officers
gender-diverse organizations are 15 percent more promote at approximately the same percentages
likely to outperform other organizations and diverse as white officers. However, the number of eligible
organizations are 35 percent more likely to outperform officers in all three control grades (O-4, O-5 and O-6)
their non-diverse counterparts.2 Currently, when demonstrates minority groups are underrepresented
1 | “Ethnic Diversity Deflates Price Bubbles,” December 30, 2014, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.
2 | “Diversity Matters,” McKinsey & Company, February 2, 2015.
when entering the control grade of O-4 and remain • Per the July 14, 2020 SECDEF memo, titled
underrepresented at each subsequent paygrade, “Immediate Actions to Address Diversity, Inclusion,
which affects Flag Officer opportunity. and Equal Opportunity in the Military Services.”
On enlisted advancement, the data shows that (Appendix K):
minority advancement rates for junior Sailors are a. Removed photographs from consideration
lower compared to their white peers except for by promotion boards and selection processes.
meritorious advancements where minorities account Issued NAVADMIN 247/20. (Appendix L).
for an overall higher percentage. Advancement rates
b. Reviewed hairstyle and grooming policies
within E-7 through E-9 vary by racial minority when
for racial bias. The review of NAVPERS 156651
compared to their white peers but tend to be higher at
disclosed the Navy’s hairstyle and grooming
E-7 and E-9 while lower at E-8.
policy statements and standards are not
Minority junior officers (JOs) are retained better than racially biased. However, several of the terms,
majority JOs for the first twelve years of service and definitions, and commonly used words are
female officer retention is increasing. Active duty considered subjective, which may facilitate
female service members are also increasing as a policy interpretation resulting in the perception of
percentage of the total force. Over the past 20 years, racial bias. Navy is updating NAVPERS 156651
Navy’s active duty senior enlisted population has to contain more concise and less subjective
become 60 percent more racially diverse, 56 percent terms, definitions, and policy statements.
more gender diverse and over 300 percent more
c. Participated in a Naval Inspector General
ethnically diverse.
review assessing the effectiveness of military
service equal opportunity offices.
Abstract of Recommendations d. Implemented three service immediate
actions identified pursuant to the June 19, 2020
DOD-Wide Recommendations
memo discussed above. Those were:
As previously mentioned, TF1N participated in the
DBDI to address DOD-wide issues of diversity, equity, i. Expand diversity in Recorders and Assistant
inclusion and belonging within the DOD. Through the Recorders in Navy promotion selection
DBDI and associated efforts, TF1N and the broader boards and administrative boards. Issued
MyNavy HR I&D team accomplished the following: BUPERSNOTE 1401 of September 9 2020.
(Appendix M).
• Per the June 19, 2020 Secretary of Defense
(SECDEF) memo, titled “Actions for Improving ii. Fund and initiate virtual and in-person I&D
Diversity and Inclusion in the Department of conferences with NNOA and ANSO.
Defense”. (Appendix F): iii. Establish TF1N.
a. Conducted a review of all policies, programs
• Complied with July 16, 2020 SECDEF memo,
and processes that may negatively affect
titled “Public Display of Flags in the Department
equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion,
of Defense“ (Appendix N), through issuance of
recommending changes for swift implementation.
NAVADMIN 203/20. (Appendix O).
b. Nominated members to participate in the
• Participated in a Working Group established per
DBDI and provided logistical and administrative
August 31, 2020 Under Secretary of Defense
support.
(Personnel and Readiness) (USD P&R) memo,
c. Assisted with developing a proposal titled “Immediate Actions to Address Diversity,
establishing, and recommended potential Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity in the Military
members for an enduring Defense Advisory Services – Promotion and Selection Board
Committee on Diversity and Inclusion in the Guidance”. (Appendix P).
Armed Services.
Navy-Specific Recommendations
This report contains problem statements and recommendations from each TF1N LOE. Additionally, TF1N
leadership developed a series of additional recommendations and highlighted areas requiring further analysis. In
total, 56 recommendations and further areas of proposed study were established for consideration. Below you
will see a summary of recommendations from each of the LOEs. A detailed analysis of related problem statements
and recommendations is provided in the body of the report.
Short-Title Summary
of Recommendations
LOE 1
RECRUITING
1.1 Strengthen Outreach to Underrepresented Communities
1.2 Establish "Whole Person” Concept
1.3 Establish Unrestricted Line (URL) In-Service Procurement Program (ISPP)
1.4 Expand Student Loan Repayment Program
1.5 Offer Stipend for Delayed Entry Program (DEP)
1.6 Authorize Use of an Alternate College Board Exam in Puerto Rico
1.7 Remove OPT-IN Requirement for Minority Serving Institution Scholarship Reservation
(MSISR) Applications
1.8 Eliminate Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) Test Requirement
1.9 Evaluate Possible Redistribution or Establishment of Additional Naval Reserve Officer
Training Corps (NROTC) Units
1.10 Reinstate Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP) 2-year Degree Program
1.11 Establish Our Navy Oversight Program
LOE 2
Talent Management/Retention
2.1 Strive for Ensuring the NPC Staff Reflects the Diversity of the Navy Population
2.2 Assign Special Assistant for Diversity at NPC
2.3 Include Diversity in All Formal Nomination Packages
2.4 Develop Single PERS-4 Precept for All Non-statutory Boards
2.5 Expand Use of Diversity Data in Record of Proceedings (ROP)
2.6 Expand Post-board Statistics
2.7 Formally Track Diverse Board Membership Statistics
2.8 Develop Fleet-Wide Training Regarding Objective Based Performance Assessments
2.9 Transition to MyNavy Coaching
2.10 Continue Performance Evaluation Transformation (PET)
2.11 Implement Navy Command Leadership Assessment and Selection Program (NCLASP)
2.12 Review Recourse Procedures for Performance Evaluations
2.13 Review Career Path and Development Frameworks
2.14 Review Screening and Conversion Requirements for Community and Assignment Managers
LOE 3
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
3.1 Develop Subjectivity Mitigation Capabilities
3.2 Re-Establish Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST) 2.0
3.3 Increase NROTC Side-Load Scholarships
3.4 Source NROTC Consortium Deputy Commander Position at Selected Minority Serving
Institutions (MSIs)
3.5 Update Functions and Incentivize Retention of Retail Specialists (RS) Tasked to Style the Hair
of Sailors Afloat
LOE 4
Innovation and Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
4.1 Determine the Navy’s Military/Civilian Population Associated with Fraternities, Sororities and
Affinity Groups
4.2 Review and Clarify Guidance for Outreach to Affiliated Professional Groups
4.3 Incentivize Inclusive Participation and Leadership
4.4 Develop Public Affairs (PA) Campaign to Increase Visibility of Minority Affinity Groups
4.5 Construct Diverse Military and Civilian Network to Increase the Awareness of Navy STEM
4.6 Enhance and Develop STEM Outreach Programs
LOE 5
ADDITIONAL
5.1 Add “And Respect” to Navy Core Values
5.2 Continue Listening Sessions
5.3 Restart Navy Leader Development Framework (NLDF) Briefs
5.4 Counter Hate Speech
5.5 Pilot Mentoring Program
5.6 Establish Student Exchange Program US Naval Academy (USNA)/Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCU) and MSIs
5.7 Modernize Process to Name Ships, Buildings and Streets in Honor of National Historic Naval Figures
5.8 Form Management Advisory Groups (MAGs)
5.9 Take Deliberate Action to Showcase and Recognize the Navy’s Diverse Culture and History
5.10 Monitor Disproportionate Impacts to Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP)
5.11 Evaluate Changes to Naval Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN) 1910-138 and 1910-140 on
Pattern of Misconduct
5.12 Develop Adjunct Recruiter Program
5.13 Leverage Flag Management Tracker
5.14 Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Minimize Bias in Selection Board Processes
5.15 Improve Diversity At Naval Professional Military Education (PME) Institutions
5.16 Establish COE Award
5.17 Designate an Advisor in OPNAV N17 for Women’s Policy Issues Informed by a MAG
5.18 Review Health Disparities
5.19 Institutionalize Naval Junior Officer Council (NJOC)
5.20 Establish Partnership with Civilian Counterparts on I&D
Way Forward • Research models, approaches and best

practices to potentially link TF1N findings and
TF1N was founded during a time of national crisis current I&D Navy initiatives to identify data-driven
and has emphasized the Navy’s expanding efforts to solutions to command climate issues
invest in I&D-related efforts. In doing so, we increase • Explore transition of Sailor 2025 into an enduring
the propensity of members of diverse ages, genders, People and Culture Strategy which will serve as
and ethnicities entering and continuing service as an umbrella for all I&D-related efforts within the
members of our One Navy Team. TF1N provided Navy
an opportunity to focus organized resources and
amplify diverse perspectives to develop strategies
to address systemic inequities within the Navy. To Closing
ensure TF1N recommendations are executed and
enduring initiatives are reassessed and updated Early in our nation’s history we adopted the motto, “E
continuously, stakeholders who led the development Pluribus Unum” or “Out of Many, One.” It was fitting
of the TF1N LOEs must continue to lead with then, and the sentiment still rings true today. Our
accountability and measure the success of selected nation of over 330 million individuals is made up of
TF1N recommendations from this report. a multitude of races, ethnicities, genders, religions,
sexual orientations and more. And we value them all.
As we transition to sustain the TF1N framework, Why? Because that’s what right looks like, and that’s
leaders will continuously analyze our Navy systems, what we teach our young people.
climate and culture to ensure differences are valued
and that diversity of thought within the organization In our Navy, like society, I&D must never become an
is promoted. The newly embedded relationship afterthought. It’s true to who we are. With all of our ills,
between TF1N and the COE Campaign Plan will injustices, and sometimes broken promises. We will
support the organization in institutionalizing I&D and still rise and stand shoulder-to-shoulder against any
further accelerating COE efforts. foe, knowing we will win. We will win because of our
shared beliefs and common ideas – an oath to protect
The recommendations below are being developed in and defend the constitution of the United States of
support of this ongoing effort: America against all enemies foreign and domestic. A
• Transition TF1N LOEs as supporting Lines of shared belief that we are all created equal and that
Operation (LOOs) under COE LOE #4 (I&D) we are better together. A shared belief in innovation,
I pledge to advocate for and acknowledge all lived
TF1N PLEDGE experiences and intersectional identities of every Sailor in

the Navy.
As a key member of Task Force One Navy I will invest the I pledge to engage in ongoing self-reflection, education and
time, attention and empathy required to analyze and knowledge sharing to better myself and my communities.
evaluate Navywide issues related to racism, sexism, ableism
and other structural and interpersonal biases. I pledge to be an example in establishing healthy, inclusive
and team-oriented environments.
I pledge to be actively inclusive in the public and private
spheres where I live and work, and proactively encourage I pledge to constructively share all experiences and
others to do the same. information gained from activities above to inform the
development of Navywide reforms.
toughness and adaptability. A shared belief so strong nothing is unacceptable. The recommendations
that we are willing to give our lives for the freedoms might not all be right, but they are recommendations,
and rights of future generations. nonetheless. Recommendations were developed
that recognize some systemic inequalities and offer
This TF1N journey has been one of discovery, self- solutions to help our Navy become a more lethal and
reflection and sometimes unspoken truths. Though well-connected warfighting force. Well-connected in
humbling and disappointing at times, it has been a a sense that we know who we are and who is standing
genuine and determined effort to make our Navy Team next to us in war and in peace. Yes, we know our
better. In our listening sessions, the conversations shipmates… we see them, we hear them, we trust
always centered on six key themes: respect, empathy, them and we respect them.
skepticism, training, accountability and the silence of
leadership. In those sessions, we found pain, truth, Accountability for the TF1N effort will be key and rest
unity, friends and our shipmates. We also found who with all of us, from E-1 through O-10 and contractor
we could ultimately become for the good of our Navy through SES. Ultimately, the specific actions, metrics
and our nation. and outcomes will be tracked and monitored via
the COE Campaign Plan and briefed to the COE
Our recommendations have been well vetted, key Governance Board to ensure enduring support for
initiatives red-teamed and the temporal aspect of years to come. The inclusion in the COE campaign
when to act considered. We concluded that to do plan is truly the key to effecting enduring change and
long-term sustainability.
As the Director and Senior Enlisted Advisor of TF1N,

we envision three things for our Navy Team going
forward:
1) A renewed sense of who we are as a people, as

shipmates and as a Navy.
2) A profound understanding of the word “respect.”

Respect for self, for service and our fellow shipmates.
3) Action that improves readiness across the force

while unleashing the full potential, talents and skills
of all who serve. We owe that to the scores of young
people raising their hands each day, making a choice
and following a call to serve.
Finally, when it comes to inclusion and diversity

we can be committed or involved. We choose
commitment.
H.L. PHILLIPS A. HOLSEY

INTRODUCTION
Overview to do more in a deliberate fashion.
Ensuring inclusion and connectedness among TF1N was organized around four different LOEs, each
every Sailor, family member and Navy civilian working group led by a Flag Officer with specific focus
promotes organizational trust and transparency areas. Those LOEs and leaders were:
throughout their Navy journey. Every active and
reserve Sailor and civilian brings a unique set LOE #1
of skills to our team. Actively seeking out and Recruiting, NRC – RDML Dennis Velez
leveraging these skills is key to reaching our • “Whole person” concept in all recruiting and
maximum warfighting potential. accessions
• Reshape recruiting efforts to better address
Without inclusion and connectedness, diverse minorities
perspectives can lead to friction and conflict • Recruiting strategies drill down to generational
in thoughts and opinions. Military and civilian interest
perspectives must be actively included to harness the • Consistent data and evaluation strategy in
creative power of diversity, accelerating our Navy’s support of Navy I&D
warfighting advantage. • Explore junior enlisted with 4-year college
degree for officer programs
Per NAVADMIN 051/20 (Appendix Q), Navy’s I&D
Goals are: LOE #2
Talent Management/Retention, NPC – RADM
• Goal 1: Institutionalize I&D across our Navy. Jeffrey W. Hughes
• Goal 2: Attract and recruit the best talent from our • Detailing/milestone job opportunities
diverse nation to cultivate a high-performing and • Fitness reporting/evaluation systems
innovative workforce. • Promotion/advancement processes
• Goal 3: Develop and retain Sailors and Navy • Diversity of talent by community
civilians by ensuring an inclusive culture across
our workforce. LOE #3
Professional Development, NETC/NSTC – RADM
As such, on 1 July 2020, the CNO stood up TF1N Peter A. Garvin and RDML Milton J. “Jamie”
with membership reflecting the diversity of race, Sands III
ethnicity, gender, age, religion and ranks from • Overhaul I&D training - “right” self-awareness
across our Navy to identify barriers and corrective and coaching tools
actions to eliminate inequalities between groups • Redefine and reinvent BOOST (2.0) Program
of people. TF1N leveraged outreach focus groups
representing diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, age, LOE #4
religion and rank to ensure a range of experience and Innovation and STEM, ONR – RADM Lorin C.
perspectives. TF1N leadership also participated in Selby
SECDEF’s DBDI to address DOD-wide issues of • Navy STEM partnership with K-12 (primary/
diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the secondary schools)
DOD. While we have been focused on I&D for many • Innovation/STEM HBCU & MSI partnerships
years, current events shine a light on the need for us with affinity groups
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From July to December 2020, TF1N, in concert

with the LOE working groups, did the following:
• Participated in the DBDI to address DOD-wide issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Leveraged the experience of prior Navy leadership by operationalizing the retired TAG to include senior enlisted,
civilians and officers who have had a strong influence on Navy culture. In addition to TAG members advising
each LOE working group, CNO conducted three cohort sessions with the final one on 10 November 2020.
• Engaged the Flag Wardroom, SES Corps and MCPON’s Senior Enlisted Leadership Mess by delivering surveys
following a Flag Officer and SES training seminar.
• Conducted over 20 listening sessions with Sailors and civilians in the US and overseas, to include Japan,
Bahrain and Europe, and special engagements with NNOA, NAMA, SSLA and ANSO.
• Conducted TF1N focus groups to solicit volunteer input from a diverse cross section of Sailors (e.g.,
demographic, paygrade, community and location), supported by CNA. In total, 280+ focus groups from around
the Navy. Currently planning follow up focus groups in partnership with CNA that are planned for January to
March 2021.
• Created a NCG with messaging and tools for leaders to start productive dialogue. The initial NCG was released
in July 2020. NCG 2.1 was released in early November 2020.
• Presented a summary of actions, selected problem statements and key recommendations to the IFLEX Course
in early November 2020, in concert with the College of Leadership and Ethics at NWC and IFLEX Leadership
Course. This class of 31 SES and Flag/General Officers utilized Navy Learning Organization Applications taught
throughout the week to collectively provide a peer review of insights and inputs directly to the TF1N Director. A
summary is provided at (Appendix G).
Moving forward, as Sailors and civilians, Navy cannot tolerate racism or discrimination of any kind. To build a
more inclusive and effective force, we all must listen to each other, understand the perspectives of others, identify
and eliminate individual and systemic racism and eradicate discrimination. Our Navy Team must live the Navy’s
Signature Behaviors as reflected in our COE Campaign Plan.
TF1N leadership conducted numerous program reviews and deep dives to create a series of
additional recommendations related to:
• Matters surrounding gender minorities

• Updating naming ships, buildings and streets
• Updating Navy Core Values/the CNO’s professional reading list
• Countering hate speech
• Health disparities among minorities including nutrition
• CNO/Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) flag matters quarterly tracking of all demographically
underrepresented Flag Officers
• Formalize CNO/VCNO NLDF briefs from Type Commanders (TYCOMs) for officers and enlisted
• Judge Advocate General (JAG) Review of the following:
Increase Diversity of Candidates for Nominative Positions (SECDEF Board item)
Updates to MILPERSMAN 1910-138 and 1910-140 regarding separations due to misconduct
Create an electronic Navy-wide database to monitor NJP disparities
TF1N Observations
TF1N uncovered information about challenges 2. Ensure clear, balanced and consistent I&D
messaging focused on strategic Navy
and experiences within the Fleet and the impact outcomes.
these incidences have on individuals throughout Future I&D efforts should first and foremost, support
the Navy. Specifically, focus groups and listening and reinforce the goals set forth by NAVADMIN
sessions were conducted to gather Sailors’ input and 051/20 (Appendix Q), Navy’s I&D Goals, to ensure
experiences related to five topic areas: recruiting/ I&D efforts do not become an end unto themselves
accession; promotion and advancement, mentoring but are implemented to the extent that makes the
and professional development; retention; military Navy stronger.
justice; and recommendations the Sailors could offer
to their leadership to address inequities with respect 3. Ensure ownership and accountability to
reinforce words with tangible actions.
to I&D.
All members up and down the chain of command
need to own I&D to both hold themselves and
Within these topic areas, TF1N focused on identifying
others accountable. Many think that this issue is
barriers and/or inequalities specific to race/ethnicity,
often about “what others are doing” not what “you
gender and sexual orientation. Other areas of concern
are doing.” No one is exempt, as this is a top down
were identified but not specifically addressed by
issue. We need to leverage data-driven assessments
TF1N related to identity, language, age and religious
of performance related to I&D and monitor and
beliefs.
regularly evaluate the effectiveness and progress of
the implementation of I&D initiatives.
Currently, there are roughly 347,800 Active (56,250
Officers and 287,200 Enlisted), 58,800 Reserves and
220,000 Department of the Navy (DON) civilians to
support Navy readiness. Civilians work across the The following TF1N recommendations will enhance
DON in warfare centers, research labs, shipyards, culture and directly impact our civilian teammates:
installations, ship/air operations, depots, training,
quality of life, engineering, acquisition, supply, • Updating Core Values by adding “and Respect”
distribution, logistics, program offices, transportation, • Continuing listening sessions
cyber, human resources (HR), finance and as civil
• Designate an advisor in OPNAV N17 for Women’s
service mariners in Military Sealift Command (MSC).
Policy issues informed by a MAG
For both military and civilian I&D efforts in the Navy, it • Restarting NLDF briefs
is crucial to maintain 3 important tenets: • Formalizing I&D training throughout a Sailor’s
career
1. I&D cannot be a one-and-done.
• Mentoring Pilot Program with SES/General
Growing diverse teams and building inclusive
Schedule (GS) civilians
workplaces takes an intentional and sustained
leadership focus. It takes decades to fully realize • Enhancing STEM Outreach in K-12
the benefits from sustained actions taken today. • Developing partnerships with HBCUs/MSIs
Elevating I&D as a leadership competency that • Countering hate speech
permeates all other leadership competencies, • Updating CNO’s professional reading list
and not as a one-and-done stand-alone HR
• Sourcing a Special Assistant for Diversity at NPC
training, will help ensure that implemented TF1N
recommendations and follow on civilian-led efforts • Establishing MAGs
are able to gain traction and transform Navy culture. • Improving Faculty Diversity at Naval PME
Institutions
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CURRENT STATE
Force Demographics
The current total race breakdown for the Navy is: American Indian or Alaska Native (6,594/2 percent), Asian
(19,178/6 percent) Black or African American (58,363/18 percent), Declined to Respond (16,205/5 percent),
Multiple Races (22,304/7 percent), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (3,940/1 percent), White (206,406/62
percent), Total Active Force (332,990/100 percent).
2018 US Census Population Data, Navy Officer/Enlisted Percentages and Trending by Race/Ethnicity & Gender
Demographics (2018 Census) OFFICER / ENLISTED TRENDING

White: 76% 77% / 59% /
Black: 13% 8% / 19% /
Asian: 6% 6% / 6% /
Hispanic Ethnicity: 18% 9% / 18% /
Female: 51% 20% / 20% /
Accession Demographic Data
FY19 Total Force Officer Recruits 26% female, 12% Hispanic, 25% racial minorities
FY19 Total Force Enlisted Recruits 24% female, 18% Hispanic, 32% racial minorities
USNA Class of 2019 Graduates 28% female, 12% Hispanic, 23% racial minorities
USNA Class of 2023 26% female, 13% Hispanic, 27% racial minorities
NROTC FY19 Commissions 19% female, 10% Hispanic, 17% racial minorities
Diversity in Officer Career Progression

Initial officer accessions demonstrate the underrepresentation of Black, Hispanic Americans and females as
compared to 2018 US Census Population Data:
Demographics (2018 Census) Officer Accessions (%)

White: 76% 75%
Black: 13% 7%
Asian: 6% 7%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 18% 11%
Female: 51% 22%
Underrepresentation in accessions affects racial diversity across the Navy, but is amplified in the following
communities:
• Naval Special Warfare’s (NSW) under-representation of racial diversity begins at accessions with NSW O-1
diversity comprising 10 percent compared to 22 percent of all URL O-1s.
• Submarine Warfare accession diversity (19.5 percent at O-1) is slightly less than total URL O-1 diversity (22
percent). Black officers account for only 2 percent of total submarine officers.
• Naval Aviation’s underrepresentation of racial diversity begins at accessions with Aviation diversity comprising
16 percent of the O-1 paygrade compared to 22 percent of all URL O-1. Black officers account for only 2.2
percent of total aviation officers.
Retention is an issue for Hispanics, Asians and females throughout their career as demonstrated in the table
below showing a progressive drop in percentage of officers at higher ranks.
ALL COMMUNITIES
Non
Commissioned TOTAL WHITE BLACK ASIAN HISPANIC OTHER UNKNOWN MALE FEMALE
Hispanic
O-1 6,825 74.77% 7.50% 6.86% 11.40% 88.60% 8.72% 2.12% 77.40% 22.60%
O-2 6,897 75.08% 7.10% 6.95% 10.50% 89.50% 8.10% 2.78% 76.60% 23.40%
O-3 20,037 76.06% 7.40% 5.71% 8.90% 91.10% 7.49% 3.34% 77.60% 22.40%
O-4 10,298 78.79% 7.60% 5.35% 7.20% 92.80% 4.45% 3.75% 81.00% 19.00%
O-5 6,657 81.10% 7.20% 4.31% 6.40% 93.60% 3.17% 4.40% 86.10% 13.90%
O-6 3,143 84.66% 6.30% 3.66% 5.75% 94.25% 1.81% 3.60% 88.14% 11.86%
O-7 107 89.72% 2.80% 0.00% 2.80% 97.20% 0.00% 3.73% 93.46% 6.54%
O-8 62 93.55% 3.20% 0.00% 1.61% 98.39% 1.61% 1.61% 90.32% 9.68%
O-9 39 94.87% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 5.13% 0.00% 92.30% 7.69%
O-10 10 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00%
Total Officer 54,075 77.48% 7.30% 5.63% 8.61% 91.39% 6.26% 3.34% 79.83% 20.17%
Other data sources indicate problems in officer diversity for a variety of reasons. The URL is challenged to retain
minorities who demonstrate the propensity to continue to serve in the military but shift out of the core warfighting
communities at a higher rate than their white peers. OPNAV N1 has contracted with CNA to further analyze this
shift. This study, which involves one-on-one interviews, should be completed by Spring 2021.
The 31 May 2020 snapshot of the URL shows 17.7 percent racial minorities, 8 percent Hispanic ethnicity, and 13.8
percent female representation. Officers re-designating from the URL into Restricted Line (RL) and Staff showed a
higher percentage of diverse cohorts than URL representation:
• FY18 re-designations were 25 percent racial minorities, 11 percent Hispanic ethnicity and 22 percent female.
• FY19 re-designations were 26 percent racial minorities, 11 percent Hispanic ethnicity and 23 percent female.
Warfare communities are overall affected by the lack of racial minority inventory at accession.
• NSW racial minorities at all ranks is 8 percent compared to total URL at 17.7 percent.
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) racial minorities at all ranks is 11 percent compared to total URL at 17.7
percent.
• Submarine Warfare racial minorities at all ranks is 14.5 percent compared to total URL at 17.7 percent.
• Naval Aviation racial minorities at all ranks is 12.8 percent compared to total URL at 17.7 percent.
• Surface Warfare racial minorities at all ranks is 27.3 percent compared to total URL at 17.7 percent.
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Diversity Progress
Currently, Navy is able to track demographic data, such as gender, race and ethnicity by rank, rate, community,
designator and rating. For example, nearly 20 years ago, the Navy’s total female force was 16 percent; today, that
percentage has increased to 21 percent. Furthermore, nearly two decades ago, the minority race (non-White)
percentage across the Navy was 31 percent, but today, that percentage has increased to 38 percent. For ethnicity,
the total force percentage of Hispanic Americans has increased from nine percent nearly 20 years ago to 16
percent today.
Based on the most recent five years of data, minority JOs retain better than majority JOs for the first 12 years
of service. Female officer retention is increasing, most recent 1-year retention average for female officers is
higher than the previous 5-year and 3-year averages. Active duty female service members increased from 14.7
percent (2004) to 19.6 percent (2018) of the total force. Over the past 20 years, Navy’s active duty senior enlisted
population has become 60 percent more racially diverse, 56 percent more gender diverse and over 300 percent
more ethnically diverse.
Today’s active duty O-1 and O-3 population is 21 percent racial minorities, 23 percent female and 10 percent
Hispanic. This is an encouraging indicator that the Navy’s senior leadership will be even more diverse in 20 years.
However, if minorities/females aren’t promoted and retained beyond twelve years of service, the pool of talent
to compete for senior leadership positions will not appreciably change. Over nearly the past 20 years, the active
duty enlisted population has become five percent more racially diverse and eight percent more ethnically diverse.
Finally, URL numbers have increased for minorities.
These statistics are important because diverse teams are 58 percent more likely than non-diverse teams to
accurately assess a situation. In addition, gender-diverse organizations are 15 percent more likely to outperform
other organizations and broader diverse organizations are 35 percent more likely to outperform their non-diverse
counterparts.
Although the Navy has improved the diversity of its force and is currently more diverse than the US population (see
Figure 1), it is still striving to develop a more inclusive organization. This year, the Navy has taken steps to move
forward to achieve a more inclusive, diverse and equitable organization. As an organization, we must actively
leverage inclusion and diversity to develop leaders, increase performance and sustain our asymmetric advantage
over would-be adversaries.
Figure 1 - Navy Gender, Race and Ethnic Demographics versus the US Population
STRUCTURE AND PROCESS

Browne, Director, 21st Century Sailor Office (OPNAV
N17) served as Deputy Director and Executive
Secretary of TF1N (see figure 2). The following
individuals supported the leadership of TF1N:
1. CAPT Thomas “T.J.” Dixon, Chief of Staff
2. FORCM Huben Phillips, Senior Enlisted Advisor
3. Ms. Jane Roberts, Civilian Advisor
The following commanders and leaders (i.e.,
supporting commanders) supported TF1N:
1. Commander, United States Fleet Forces
Command
2. Commander, United States Pacific Fleet
3. Commander, United States Naval Forces Europe/
Africa
4. Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion
TF1N Governance Structure
5. Commander, Navy Installations Command
The purpose of TF1N was to analyze and evaluate
issues in American society and military that detract 6. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting
from Navy readiness, such as racism, sexism and Development (OPNAV N7)
other structural and interpersonal biases. In alignment 7. Naval Inspector General
with DOD-related efforts, TF1N primarily focused 8. Superintendent, United States Naval Academy
on active uniformed Sailors with an ancillary focus
9. Chief of Navy Reserve
on the civilian workforce as it pertains to recruiting,
leadership training and past/current experiences 10. Judge Advocate General of the Navy
within the overall Navy command climate and our 11. Surgeon General of the Navy
Navy culture in support of readiness (Appendix 12. President, Naval War College
B). TF1N established transparent approaches 13. Chief of Information
to addressing disparities. Achieving the desired
14. Chief of Legislative Affairs
outcome of significant, sustainable changes required
a focus on ongoing education and accountability of 15. Chief of Chaplains
I&D combined core competencies, such as inclusion 16. Director, Naval Criminal Investigative Service
in the schoolhouses and on the deckplates. TF1N 17. Commander, Navy Personnel Command
leveraged Navy’s COE governance structure and
18. Commander, Navy Recruiting Command
aligned with efforts to identify and dismantle barriers
of inequality while creating sustainable opportunities, 19. Commander, Naval Education and Training
ultimately serving to help the Navy community achieve Command
the desired end-state of warfighting excellence. 20. Commander, Naval Service Training Command
RADM Alvin Holsey was designated as Director, TF1N 21. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
and reported to the CNO via VADM John B. Nowell, 22. Office of Naval Intelligence
Jr., as the Navy’s Chief I&D Officer. RDML Putnam
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Figure 2 - TF1N Table of Organization
GOVERNANCE CHECKPOINTS
TF1N consulted with organizations across DON and charter. Reports to the CNO via the Navy’s Chief
leveraged the advice and counsel of appropriate I&D Officer were provided to document progress.
internal and external organizations, consistent with Key presentations occurred at the I&D Council in
all applicable laws and regulations. September 2020 (Appendix H) and will occur at the
TF1N utilized the COE governance structure, as COE Governance Board scheduled for January 2021.
needed, to execute the tasks outlined in the TF1N
RECOMMENDATIONS
Complete List of Recommendations
Where applicable, this report has noted TF1N recommendations that directly support and/or align with
the DBDI 2020 Final Report’s broader recommendations.
The following table showcases the complete list of I&D-reform related recommendations from each LOE
team. Each recommendation has been formatted with relevant context and proposed evaluation measures
and/or outcomes. Please refer to the specific LOE team sub-sections for additional information regarding
recommendations.
Item
Recommendation Context Measure / Outcomes
#
LOE #1: Recruiting (NRC)
Implement research-based Research shows that aggregate youth propensity has Improvement in the number
Marketing & Advertising declined from roughly 18 percent in the mid-1980’s to of minority applications,
(M&A) and deliberate, 11 percent today. This suggests that current recruiting selections and commissioning
sustained and relevant strategies do not fully appeal to diverse populations. to reflect relevant national
community outreach Diverse candidates require diverse outreach. Thus, our demographic percentages.
within underrepresented efforts to reach future Sailors and officers should use
1.1 Improvement in minority
communities that appeal to a concerted M&A and strategic outreach plan, which
representation in
Generation Z minorities. highlights the many existing voices within Navy ranks.
underrepresented ratings
Aligns with DBDI 2020 to reflect relevant national
Report Recommendation demographic percentages.
(Rec) 1.1.
Establish a “whole person” 1. The NLDF 3.0 outlines “how Navy will develop leaders Improvement in the number
evaluation framework that who demonstrate operational excellence, strong character of minority applications,
deemphasizes the use of and resilience through community.” The Navy should selections and commissioning
standardized academic leverage a “whole person” concept in officer accessions to reflect relevant national
tests. that assesses Competency (measurable academic demographic percentages.
performance that is error and bias resistant), Character (acts
Aligns with DBDI 2020 Improvement in minority
of service that are culturally objective) and Connections
Report Rec 3. representation in
(observable leadership in motion that is error and bias
proof) to provide a more accurate evaluation of diverse
to reflect relevant national
candidates’ potential to succeed in the Navy.
demographic percentages.
2. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Validation Review Committee (AVRC) has implemented 15
optimized rating changes in the last year resulting in an
1.2
18 percent increase in Navy applicants qualified for those
ratings, with larger increases for female (40 percent), African
American (37 percent) and Hispanic (27 percent) applicants.
The first real data from those changes show that on average
student enrollment in nine of those technical ratings has
increased 13 percent for African Americans and 23 percent
for Hispanic Americans. Leverage AVRC initiatives to
optimize rating entry standards and explore the use of a
“whole person” concept in the rating assignment process.
This, paired with an enhanced emphasis in penetrating
minority communities with Navy recruiters, will increase
minority representation in technical ratings.
Recommendations / 21
Item
#
Establish an URL ISPP Recruiting efforts have not achieved equitable demographic Improvement in minority
3-year pilot. representation of officers despite the influx of educated, officer program applications,
enlisted Sailors across all racial and ethnic groups. Historical selections and commissioning
Aligns with DBDI 2020
enlisted accession data suggest that given the success and to reflect relevant national
Report Rec 1.2.
consistency with which Navy recruits diverse representation demographic percentages.
among enlisted personnel, particularly with diverse Sailors
with undergraduate degrees, sufficient access to potential
1.3
officer recruits within minority communities exist. Pilot an
URL ISPP (under NRC/NSTC oversight) where Commanding
Officers (with first Flag-level approval) are authorized to
conduct a board and select applicants who meet officer
program authorization requirements for a commissioning
program based on information already contained in their
service record.
Explore expanding the The Student Loan Repayment Program is one of several Improvement in minority
Student Loan Repayment Navy enlistment education incentive programs designed officer program applications,
Program to all personnel to pay federally guaranteed student loans (up to $65,000) selections and commissioning
who are final selected for an through three annual payments during a Sailor’s first three to reflect relevant national
unrestricted line community years of service. This program is currently only available to demographic percentages.
1.4
and complete Officer eligible personnel in the DEP who will enlist as active duty
Candidate School (OCS). Sailors. Explore expanding the Student Loan Repayment
Program to all personnel (or perhaps certain communities like
nuclear or cyber) who are selected for and complete OCS or
Report Rec 1.
Officer Development School (ODS).
Explore offering a stipend The officer application process, depending upon the Improvement in minority
(E-5 pay) to all qualified community, can take up to 12 months to complete. Future officer program applications,
Future Sailors in the DEP Sailors reaching the 365-day limit must be discharged from selections and commissioning
who have a 4-year college the DEP and are barred from further enlistment processing to reflect relevant national
degree, meet program until a decision is rendered on their officer package. Explore demographic percentages.
authorization requirements offering a stipend (E-5 pay) to all officer applicants in the
and have an officer DEP, who meet program authorization requirements, for up to
1.5 application pending, for up one year while awaiting a board decision.
to one year while awaiting
a board decision. If not
selected, individual will serve
in an enlisted capacity.
Report Rec 1.3.
Explore the authorization of To remove barriers for program participation, authorize the Improvement in minority
an alternate College Board use of an existing College Board exam (Spanish language officer program applications,
exam in Puerto Rico as SAT equivalent) in Puerto Rico as an equivalent to the selections and commissioning
equivalent to the Scholastic SAT for applications to NROTC and USNA. Alternatively, to reflect relevant national
1.6 Aptitude Test (SAT). allow it to be considered for the MSISR option or to enroll demographic percentages.
in the NROTC Prep Program. Longer term, explore the
continued applicability of using standardized exams like the
Report Rec 3.
SAT and ACT as part of the officer program selection and
commissioning process.
Explore the removal of the Explore the removal of the “OPT-IN” requirement for MSISR Improvement in minority
“OPT-IN” requirement for applications and automatically submit national scholarship officer program applications,
MSISR applications. applicants into the MSISR application pool. By default, selections and commissioning
applicants would be considered for the five nearest MSIs to to reflect relevant national
1.7 Aligns with DBDI 2020
the Navy Talent Acquisition Group’s (NTAG) headquarters demographic percentages.
Report Rec 1.3.
and can be modified by the applicant at any point prior to
application deadline.
Item
#
Explore the elimination of To remove barriers due to standardized testing, explore Improvement in minority
OAR test requirement. the elimination of OAR test requirements for certain officer officer program applications,
communities. selections and commissioning
1.8 to reflect relevant national
Report Rec 3.
demographic percentages.
Evaluate possible Evaluate current list of schools with applications on file for Improvement in the number of
redistribution or the establishment of additional NROTC units and/or cross- minority NROTC applications,
establishment of additional town affiliates at MSIs in communities with large populations selections and commissioning
NROTC units and/ or cross- of minorities and consider the redistribution of NROTC units to reflect relevant national
town affiliates at MSIs. In accepting MSISRs based on historical enrollment numbers. demographic percentages.
order to do so, explore Additional NROTC units will require additional resources
1.9 changes to NROTC task (manpower and funding) to execute or the ability to modify
organization restrictions current NROTC task organization across the NROTC
under the 2017 National enterprise.
Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA).
Report Rec 1.3.
Explore reinstating the BDCP was identified as a program that produced Improvement in minority
BDCP – 2-year degree opportunities for minorities seeking a commission. Explore officer program applications,
completion program. the reestablishment of the BDCP to provide financial selections, commissioning
assistance to college students to complete baccalaureate to reflect relevant national
Directly supports DBDI 2020
degree requirements (Junior/Senior year) as applicable. demographic percentages.
Report Rec 1.3.
Candidates will attain all pay and allowance at the E-6 level
while in college and attend OCS upon graduation.
1.10
Establish Our Navy The Navy does not have a central authoritative data Centralized team stood up
Oversight Program. environment (ADE) for accessions data for officer and with policies and procedures
enlisted missions that contains all Navy data from application to collect data from accession
(officer) or projection (enlisted). Additionally, there is no entity sources and disseminate I&D
Report Rec 1.2.
entrusted with strategy and process to evaluate Navy I&D data and recommendations
impacts evident in the data and business processes that look across MyNavy HR.
across entrance requirements, selection criteria and board
1.11 Improvement in minority
selection processes that influence the accession pipeline.
representation in
With the ADE in place, both descriptive and predictive two-
level analysis, can be performed to improve Navy I&D. The
and designators to reflect
Our Navy Oversight Program can expand upon AVRC efforts
relevant national demographic
to improve I&D within the Navy and across the accession
percentages.
pipeline.
Item
#
LOE #2: Talent Management / Retention (NPC)
Strive for ensuring the NPC Detailers, placement coordinators and board support Increased confidence and
staff reflects the diversity of personnel are the Sailor representatives/advocates for the transparency in the talent
the Navy population. majority of Navy talent management processes. The NPC management process.
2.1 organization should represent and reflect the composition of
Aligns with DBDI 2020 Improved retention rates.
the Navy accordingly.
Report Rec 5.4.
Track data and highlight in
TYCOM NLDF briefs.
Assign a Special Assistant These selected professionals would be responsible to assist Improved promotion,
to the Commander for the Commander in compliance and refinement of all LOE advancement rates and
I&D at NPC and assign a #2-related I&D policy formulation, process enhancement and retention among diverse
trained Command Climate Quality Assurance (QA) measures. Lead for performance-to- officers and enlisted personnel.
2.2
Specialist. plan (P2P) management.
Indications of equity in
Aligns with DBDI 2020 selection processes.
Report Rec 5.1.
(Sourcing in progress)
Continue to include diversity Nominative jobs provide professional development Increased pool of diverse
information in all formal experience that is often not replicated in other jobs. These personnel for nominative jobs.
nominative job packages. jobs also lead to greater potential for promotion. Debunks a
Greater promotion/
misconception about the ability to compete for nominative
Directly supports DBDI advancement to senior
2.3 jobs.
2020 Report Rec 4.2 as positions.
highlighted in Department of
Improved retention rates.
Defense Instruction (DODI)
1020.05 dated September
09, 2020.
Develop a single PERS-4 Internal PERS-4 and BUPERS-3 selection boards, such Indications of equity in
and BUPERS-3 precept as competitive graduate education program selection, selection processes.
(and convening orders as community production tours, pipeline selections,
applicable) for “internal” Probationary Officer Continuation and Redesignation
2.4 talent management (POCR) boards, etc., should have a common base order
processes. similar to formal board precepts to ensure standardization
and consistency, thus increasing fairness among all eligible
Directly supports DBDI 2020
applicants/candidates.
Report Rec 4.2.
Expand the diversity data Increase transparency and reduce perceptions of favoritism Indications of equity in
submitted in selection board or bias in the selection board process. selection processes.
2.5 ROP reports.
Report Rec 5.4.
Expand post-board statistics Increase transparency and reduce perceptions of favoritism Indications of equity in
to include gender and or bias in the selection board process. Sailors’ career timing selection processes.
ethnicity/race information in and space limitations prevent NPC from inviting all Sailors to
post board reports, similar attend and witness a selection board first-hand.
to the additional statistics
provided in Commissioned
Officer Promotion Reports
(COPR), for all selection
boards. Evaluate and deliver
2.6 means for board sponsors
to provide clearly defined
post-board information to
broad audiences to better
enable developmental
conversations/counseling of
non-selects.
Report Rec 5.4.
Item
#
Formally track statistics Board membership is carefully managed to meet statute and Indications of equity in
regarding diverse board policy requirements; however, policy was recently released to selection processes.
membership to include ensure increased opportunity for diverse officers and enlisted
support participants. members to participate in support roles (e.g., recorders).
2.7 Increase transparency and reduce perceptions of favoritism
or bias in the selection board process.
Report Rec 5.4.
Sailors’ career timing and space limitations prevent NPC
from inviting all Sailors to attend and witness a selection
board first-hand.
Develop a Fleet-wide NPC plans to film short videos to improve knowledge and Increased confidence and
training product that awareness of subjectivity in the performance evaluation and transparency in the talent
highlights key areas selection board processes. A short video by a leading expert management process.
of the existing policy on bias will assist board members in combating the potential
regarding objective-based of subjectivity that may affect their decision-making during a
performance assessment selection board. Additionally, to inform the Fleet and increase
2.8 and subjectivity awareness transparency on existing statutory and administrative board
in the performance processes, a short video will be filmed in Wood Hall to
evaluation and selection provide an overview to those that have never participated in
processes. a Millington-sponsored selection board.
Report Rec 5.3 and 5.4.
Transition counseling to This will provide the Navy with a process founded by Improved performance and a
MyNavy Coaching per the evidence-based coaching best practices and a modern higher probability for Sailors to
Sailor 2025/Transformation scientific approach to more effective formal Sailor reach their potential.
timeline. development. Leveraging an evidence-based approach
2.9 Improved promotion and
allows the platform to highlight active listening, empathy,
Aligns with DBDI 2020 advancement rates among
asking powerful questions and promotion of self-awareness
Report Rec 4.3. officers and enlisted personnel.
through developmental conversations and goal setting using
an Individual Development Plan (IDP). Improved retention rates.
Continue the PET design The proposed future performance evaluation process will Improved performance and a
concept development. place greater emphasis on eliminating bias and misleading higher probability for Sailors to
subjectivity from true objective-based performance reach their potential.
evaluation. Reducing hyper-inflated assessment and the
2.10 Report Rec 2. Increased confidence in the
means to “game” the system are key design objectives.
talent management process.
This will require a significant Navy culture change to counter
decades of old habits that may not yield the most accurate Improved retention rates.
information to talent management processes.
Incorporate I&D I&D considerations will be accounted for in all aspects of the Improved promotion and
considerations into the Navy’s holistic talent management program, recently codified advancement rates among
data requirements and in a Talent Management (TM) Campaign Plan. For example, officers and enlisted personnel.
process interfaces for the current model used to select officers for command could
all talent management benefit from a greater ability to assess the full potential of
processes. This includes eligible officers. NCLASP will provide additional information Increased pool of diverse
new approaches, such as a not included in the official military personnel file to enhance personnel in command
2.11 Navy Command Leadership the assessment and selection process to identify and select assignments.
Assessment and Selection the best and fully qualified officers for command. Improved retention rates.
Program (NCLASP), similar
to the Army’s Battalion
Commander Assessment
Program (BCAP).
Report Rec 4.3.
Item
#
Review and develop a If a Sailor believes they have received an unjustified Improved promotion and
timelier (and potentially local) evaluation, the only recourse the Sailor has is to provide advancement rates among
recourse for Sailors who a statement that does not trigger a reporting senior’s officers and enlisted personnel.
believe they have received Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC) review or
2.12 Improved retention rates.
an unjustified or biased investigation. The only other option the Sailor has is to
performance evaluation. submit it for a Board for the Correction of Naval Records
(BCNR) review, which is a lengthy process.
Report Rec 2.
Review and update as Sailors have expressed not fully understanding career Increase faith and
necessary officer community expectations, such as qualifications or assignments. There transparency in the talent
and enlisted rating career is no defined “golden path” and every Sailor’s career management process.
path/leadership and differs based on personal and professional goals, family
Improved knowledge of
development requirements considerations and timing. We intend to provide better
opportunities and requirements
2.13 to ensure all have been education/information to Sailors on how to best meet their
to remain competitive.
reviewed to account personal and professional goals throughout their careers. I&D
for appropriate I&D considerations will be prominently covered. Improved retention rates.
considerations.
Report Rec 1.2.
Review screening and Review of instructions should be periodic to ensure that Improved promotion and
conversion requirements unintended exclusive language is eliminated. advancement rates among
for potential biases by officers and enlisted personnel.
Community Managers and
2.14 Detailers (MILPERSMAN
1301-114 and
MILPERSMAN 1306-966).
Report Rec 1.2.
LOE #3: Professional Development (NETC / NSTC)

Develop a subjectivity NLDF 3.0 includes a CNO-signed memo dated 27 Sep 2016 Student course surveys would
mitigation tool or suite of titled “One Navy Team” stating: “We all have built-in biases allow for determining whether
tools to assist leaders at that unconsciously influence our choices and decisions. students felt better equipped
all levels with considering Putting measures in place to help us overcome these biases to counter and mitigate
various fallacies and forms will help us first to form a diverse team and then to include subjectivity. In a general sense,
of subjectivity that can that team to achieve the fullest advantage.” A subjectivity I&D efforts should contribute
influence decisions. mitigation tool or framework is one such measure. to a COE. Assessment
tools that measure COE
Aligns with DBDI 2020 When addressing a complex (or adaptive) challenge like
effectiveness and assess I&D
Report Rec 4.1 and 5.3. I&D, an effective strategy must start with and be built on
Core Competencies as well as
changing mindsets. Any tool can be misused or discarded
the existence and impacts of
if a willingness to employ that tool effectively does not
subjectivity at the command
exist. Accordingly, a TF1N LOE #3 recommendation is to
should be adopted.
improve I&D awareness and education by ensuring I&D Core
Competencies are addressed and developed across the
3.1
officer and enlisted career continuums. The education efforts
effectively “plant the seeds” while the mitigation tool helps
leaders to “harvest the fruit.”
The development of a subjectivity mitigation tool (or suite
of tools) would be a high-impact first step and potentially
part of a larger and longer-term Navy-wide focus on the
decision science implementation. ONR contracted out a
decision science gap analysis in October 2020 to: (1) identify
decision-making requirements from a variety of echelon and
stakeholder perspectives; (2) identify gaps between current
curricula and knowledge requirements; and (3) improve
decision science curricula including instructional methods,
materials and metrics. The two-year project is funded
through the fourth quarter of FY21.
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LOE #3: Professional Development (NETC / NSTC)
Re-establish BOOST 2.0. To prepare highly desirable midshipman (MIDN) candidates BOOST 2.0 graduate NROTC
whose initial test scores do not meet the standard for four-year attrition rate is equal
NROTC admission, the re-establishment of BOOST at the to or less than direct entry
Report Rec 1.3.
Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) is a significant MIDN.
win for the Navy’s desire to find talent.
BOOST 2.0 graduate first year
BOOST 2.0 pilot program will start with ten MIDN candidates attrition rate as compared to
eventually expanding to 50 MIDN over five years. Similar to direct entry in the following
USNA MIDN candidates, MIDN will attend NAPS for a year categories: overall attrition,
and be subject to the same exit criteria. MIDN candidates academic attrition, fitness
who successfully complete NAPS will receive a four-year attrition and Drop on Request
3.2 NROTC scholarship without board action. MIDN can then (DOR) attrition.
attend any school in which a NROTC program exists. MIDN
BOOST 2.0 MIDN major
candidates who attrite will incur no obligation or payback,
selection (percent Tier 1, 2
similar to the arrangement that USNA MIDN candidates
and 3).
enjoy. This is in addition to the NROTC Preparatory Program
and recent action taken by NSTC pursuant to the NROTC BOOST 2.0 First Year
Application Optimization Operational Planning Team (OPT) to Grade Point Average (GPA)
adjust minimum Required SAT Score and Selection Criteria percentage >2.5 and > 3.0 as
algorithm. compared to direct entry 1st
year GPA percentage > 2.5
and > 3.0.
Increase NROTC side-load As part of a system of programs to harness talent, side-load Increase talent pool and
scholarships specifically scholarships target students who are already matriculating diversity.
targeting underrepresented through college and may be unaware of opportunities
communities. available through enrollment in NROTC. NROTC units must
be proactive in telling the Navy story and attracting talent.
Report Rec 1.3. As scholarship MIDN attrite, the Navy uses side-loads
3.3 through the College Program as an avenue to replace
attrition (and as a cheaper alternative) through 2, 2.5, and
3-year scholarships versus 4-year scholarships. This attrition
varies with each academic year. NROTC will use these
opportunities to identify qualified minority College Program
MIDN and non-affiliated students to compete for these 2-3-
year scholarship.
Source a NROTC This Deputy Commander would be full-time at the assigned Increase retention and
Consortium Deputy HBCU/MSI to build relationships, restore trust and facilitate commissioning rates at HBCU/
Commander position at an increase in diversity participation in the side-load MSIs.
approximately five HBCUs/ scholarship process.
3.4
MSIs.
Report Rec 1.3.
Update functions and Although the Navy provides haircut training/services to RSs Utilization of shipboard-
incentivize retention of RSs serving in afloat barbershops, the current training does not provided grooming services
tasked to style the hair of address the “approved” diverse styling preferences that across all demographics of
Sailors afloat. many female Sailors desire. As a result, many women have Sailors
resorted to styling their own hair in berthing areas or waiting
Aligns with DBDI 2020 Improved retention rate for RS
until they return from sea.
Report Rec 1.2. Sailors.
To afford the opportunity for women to groom their hair in the
shipboard barbershop, vice in their afloat berthing areas, US
3.5 Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) re-emphasized guidance via
message (DTG 051941Z OCT 20, Appendix R) that provide
ships with barbershops the approved procedures to afford
female Sailors the opportunity to groom their hair underway
in the barbershop. However, that alone does not address the
current training gap in the RS rating with those who have the
current task of being shipboard barbers.
Additional issues on this subject would be subject to further
analysis under an Office of Women’s Policy (see rec. 5.3).
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LOE #4: Innovation and STEM (ONR)
Determine and then leverage Utilize headquarters’ formal tasking systems where possible, Increased number of high-
the Navy’s military/civilian as well as social media and other mass distribution methods. quality officer leads provided
population associated to NRC.
Query other minority-focused groups (i.e., NNOA) to
with minority fraternities,
determine if affinity group affiliation is captured and leverage
sororities and other affinity
these groups to encourage participation.
groups.
4.1 Query the Navy’s Reserve Component (RC) on self-identified
members within STEM (either military or civilian occupation)
Report Rec 4.3.
and request volunteering information on affiliation with
minority fraternities, sororities and other affinity groups.
Utilize relationships with minority fraternities, sororities and
other affinity groups to query military/civilian population.
Review and clarify Active duty and civilians who desire to teach, speak or Increased number of high-
guidance and ensure write are left to navigate 5 Code of Federal Regulations quality officer leads provided
clear communication (CFR) Section 2635.807 and Joint Ethics Regulations (JER) to NRC.
authorizing and encouraging paragraph 3-305, as well as seek out the individual advice of
4.2 military/civilian outreach their command or ISIC ethics counselor. The quality of that
opportunities with affiliated advice is often directly related to the experience of the given
professional groups. ethics counselor.
Report Rec 1.2.
Incentivize participation Recognize service members by creating an outreach award Increased visibility and
through the establishment similar to the ONR VADM Samuel L. Gravely Jr. “STEM recognition diverse members
of recognition programs Education and Diversity Champion of the Year” Award, serving in the Navy.
inclusive of military and granted to individuals quarterly by the Chief of the Navy
4.3 Increased number of high-
civilian personnel. Reserve (CNR), Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) or CNO who
quality officer leads provided
have distinguished themselves by fostering STEM education
Aligns with DBDI 2020 to NRC.
and mentoring to underrepresented and underserved groups.
Report Rec 4.1.
Develop a PA campaign Leverage public announcement/messaging military/civilian Increased visibility and

to increase visibility in the STEM outreach within an affiliated minority fraternity, sorority recognition diverse members
program and any associated and other affinity groups. serving in our Navy.
memberships within minority
Look for opportunities to speak at undergraduate and Increased awareness of
affinity groups with STEM
graduate chapter events promoting STEM fields and opportunities to serve in the
connections.
4.4 associating it with their career fields. Navy.
Capitalize on existing relationships within these affinity Increased number of high-
Report Rec 1.2.
groups to encourage use of online (i.e., social media, web quality officer leads provided
presence) and print media to highlight/spotlight an affiliated to NRC.
military/civilian member in STEM occupation within the
group’s publications.
Construct a diverse Create a Diversity Affinity Office to coordinate sponsorships Opportunities to serve in our
military and civilian and outreach on behalf of all lower echelons. Navy.
network within the Navy to
Evaluate partnerships with specific African American and Increased number of minorities
increase the awareness of
Hispanic STEM organizations, such as National Association with STEM backgrounds
Navy STEM professional
of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, NNOA, ANSO, in military and government
opportunities at HBCUs/
etc. organizations.
MSIs that will mentor/
inspire underrepresented Create and maintain a mentorship program where senior Increased number of high-
4.5 and underserved students officers and senior civilians are linked as mentors to junior quality officer leads provided
majoring in STEM officers or new Navy civilians in their organizations to provide to NRC.
disciplines. mentorship from the moment they are commissioned or
arrive to their new command.
Report Rec 1.2. Establish the Junior Officer Diversity Outreach initiative under
DON to send junior officers on Temporary Assigned Duty/
Temporary Duty (TAD/TDY) to strategic universities to assist
and guide outreach.
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LOE #4: Innovation and STEM (ONR)
Enhance and develop where Identify a Diversity STEM program sponsor (e.g., OPNAV Increased STEM outreach
necessary STEM outreach N7, OPNAV N17, ONR) for command and control structure, program participation to
programs to effectively funding and relationships with other Navy outreach effectively attract K-12
attract K-12 students with communities. The program sponsor will: students specifically from
diverse backgrounds. underrepresented and/or
• Manage and distribute funds to all Diversity STEM
underserved backgrounds.
Aligns with DBDI 2020 stakeholders. Diversity STEM stakeholders will execute
Report Rec 4.4. local activities and engagements and provide reports Increased number of high-
to the program sponsor, as deemed appropriate. quality officer leads provided
to NRC.
• Maintain any Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)/
Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) with strategic
outreach partners.
4.6 • Develop a Diversity STEM instruction.
• Tailor messaging on social media platforms (e.g.,
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) to the targeted
audience (e.g., a specific underrepresented group in
STEM).
• Implement a mentorship program to help diverse
middle and high school students navigate courses and
activities that could benefit the Navy and individual
long term. Live virtual sessions (via platforms such as
Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet) could be
utilized for regular interaction, STEM engagements and
free mentoring events.
LOE #5: Additional Recommendations

Add “and Respect” to Navy Based on TF1N discussion and Fleet engagements, it Observe a significant increase
Core Values. is recommended that the Navy pursue the addition of in adoption and embodiment
“and Respect” to the Core Values of Honor, Courage, of the Core Value “and
Commitment. This recommendation has been socialized Respect” as reported in survey
5.1 Report Rec 4.1.
(with concurrence) with Senior Navy Flag Officers and the responses.
MCPON’s Senior Enlisted Leadership Mess.
Continued leadership TF1N conducted multiple Continental US (CONUS) and Improvement in climate data
support for listening Outside Continental US (OCONUS) listening sessions. Key found in survey results—
sessions. themes taken from sessions include: respect, skepticism, perceptions of inclusion,
empathy, training, accountability and silence of leadership. increased communication,
sense of belonging, etc.
Report Rec 5.1. Recommend continued monthly/quarterly/as required
listening sessions. Each Navy leader is encouraged to Improved retention rates.
5.2 sustain a dialogue on diversity of race, gender and ethnic
relations and have open, honest conversations at their
command. These conversations will help remove barriers,
improve readiness, equality and I&D in our ranks. In order for
our teams to heal and build trust, leaders must lead, listen
and advocate for change. The focus should be on listening to
hear, to understand, to empathize and to show respect vice
listening to respond.
Restart NLDF briefs to CNO/ Formalize TYCOM NLDF briefs for CNO, VCNO and MCPON NLDF briefings will facilitate
VCNO/MCPON. in accordance with NAVADMIN 025/20 (Appendix C) to frank conversations between
include enlisted and officer I&D accountability data such as community leads and Navy
inventory, key milestones, nominative positions, command leadership to demonstrate
and major command, Command Master Chief (CMC), Chief progress in achieving both a
5.3
of the Boat (COB), Maintenance Master Chief, etc., and the COE and leaders development
member’s competitiveness for future positions of increasing outcomes in Competence,
responsibility. Brief should also highlight community outreach Character and Connections as
and efforts to increase the number of underrepresented laid out in NAVADMIN 025/20.
officers and senior enlisted.
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Counter hate speech. Draft page-13 language for the Fleet and follow-on to Increased accountability and
the Equal Opportunity (EO) instruction to close gaps in awareness of derogatory
terminology, leveraging best practices from the US Coast language.
Report Rec 6.1.
5.4 Guard (USCG) civil rights instruction.
Reduced number of incidents
EO review USCG civil rights instruction and make regarding hate speech.
recommendations to adopt applicable portions to Navy EO
instruction.
Establish pilot mentoring Establish a mentoring pilot designed to remove barriers, Improved retention rates.
program (officer/enlisted/ increase communication and gain a better understanding.
Increased advancement
SES). Concept: 10 Flag Officers (O-7/O-8), 10 SES and 20
opportunities for
Master Chief Petty Officers (MCPOs) volunteer to serve as
Aligns with DBDI 2020 underrepresented
mentors to service members from different backgrounds.
Report Rec 5.1 and 5.4. communities.
The Flag Officer will be connected with a MIDN, senior SES
5.5 would be paired with newly appointed SES or identified Increased perception
high-performing GS-15s interested in future assignments of inclusion from
as executives, and the MCPOs will be connected with a underrepresented groups.
new graduate from Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Increased recognition of
(RTC). After one year, all participants will provide feedback meritocracy.
via surveys and written responses to see if expansion of the
program is warranted.
Establish a student Establish a framework to manage an exchange program Increased perception
exchange program between between USNA and various HBCUs/MSIs. The Service of inclusion from
USNA, HBCUs and MSIs. Academies have conducted exchange of MIDN and Cadets underrepresented groups.
for several decades, to include foreign students, and this
Aligns with DBDI 2020 Increased communication.
framework could be replicated with HBCUs and MSIs to
build a more cohesive team, remove barriers and increase Increased recognition of
understanding in leading a diverse force. meritocracy.
5.6
Increased interaction
with students from
underrepresented
communities.
Reduction of barriers to
communications and improved
networking opportunities.
Modernize process to name Form a standing committee of Naval Facilities Engineering Increased perceptions of
ships, buildings and streets Systems Command (NAVFAC), Naval History and Heritage inclusion.
in honor of national and Command (NHHC), Commander, Navy Installations
Increased exposure to diverse
historic Naval figures. Command (CNIC) and possibly Naval Sea Systems
role models through base
Command (NAVSEA)/Naval Air Systems Command
Aligns with DBDI 2020 awareness of exemplar figures
(NAVAIR) (stakeholders with ownership over Navy assets) to
Report Rec 4.1. after whom ships, streets,
consolidate the names of all current DOD assets.
buildings, etc. are named.
5.7 Assess problematic names and identify suggestions
for renaming (or naming assets not previously named).
The current OPNAVINST naming process allows local
commanders to propose names for streets and buildings and
route them through the respective Region and CNIC up to
CNO. The intent is not to necessarily change that process,
but rather to increase transparency and add an element of
oversight that could later be codified in the instruction.
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Form Management Advisory MAGs are informal entities that provide non-binding strategic Increased involvement.
Groups (MAGs). advice to management. The intent is for MAGs to serve as
Increased information sharing.
an information resource and feedback capability to the Chief
I&D Officer or designated representative. MAGs will function Leverage trending data.
5.8 Report Rec 5.1.
similar to employee resource groups. The recommendations
and inputs provided by the various MAGs will be used
to bolster I&D efforts, improve culture and better advise
leadership from multiple perspectives.
Echelon 2 Commanders Many Navy buildings, such as Navy museums, headquarters True value of diversity is
take deliberate action to (HQ) buildings, NETC Learning Centers, etc., have very few highlighted through increased
showcase and recognize the images or heritage displays showcasing accomplishments knowledge of Naval history.
Navy’s diverse culture and and contributions of underrepresented groups, despite the
Public’s awareness of Navy’s
history. In addition, NHHC gains in diversity and notable achievements in the 20th and
support and recognition
will coordinate with non- 21st centuries.
of diversity is increased as
Navy-run Naval Museums to
As an additional part of this recommendation, Navy should measured through Joint
5.9 highlight the importance of
review the feasibility to produce a documentary on the career Advertising Marketing
showcasing and recognizing
and contributions of Chaplain Thomas David Parham Jr., who Research and Studies
Navy’s diverse culture and
served from World War II to 1964 and was the first African (JAMRS) surveys.
history.
American promoted to the rank of Navy Captain. Both the
Aligns with DBDI 2020 Chaplain Corps and the Navy will benefit from a well-done
Report Rec 5.1 and 4.1. documentary on his groundbreaking service. It could be a
powerful tool for recruiting and retention, not just among
chaplains but for all Navy communities.
Ensure capability to monitor Recommend Office of the Judge Advocate General Analyze applicable data to
race, ethnicity and gender of (OJAG) track and publish statistics to ensure there are no assess to what extent racial,
service members subject to disproportionate impacts to underrepresented communities ethnic or gender disparities
5.10 NJP actions. regarding similar offenses. Purchase system to ensure proper exist.
tracking. All Navy Message (ALNAV) 090/20 actions are an
Aligns with DBDI 2020 Increased transparency
interim step in this process.
Report Rec 4.3. and improved awareness of
leadership.
Evaluate changes to The 2019 Government Accountability Office (GAO) Increased retention, readiness
MILPERSMAN 1910- report found that the military services do not collect and and productivity.
138 (Minor Disciplinary maintain consistent data about race and ethnicity in their
Infractions) and investigations, military justice, and personnel databases,
MILPERSMAN 1910-140 which limits the ability to analyze the military justice system
(Pattern of Misconduct) for racial and gender disparities. The report also noted
to improve the policy to that minority service members were more likely to be the
5.11
enhance retention and subject of a recorded investigation and were more likely to
reduce the potential for be tried at court-martial. Increasing the number of qualifying
the disparate treatment of infractions and NJPs allowed under the current policies,
Sailors from suspect classes formally addressing rehabilitation, considering the length of
and diverse backgrounds. time between counseling, and allowing inter-unit transfer of
individuals may provide safeguards against personal bias
and disparate outcomes at the individual command level.
TYCOMs develop Develop adjunct recruiter capability to increase number Increased recruitment
an Adjunct Recruiter of recruits for respective communities. Selected members numbers.
program to support should be an exceptional warfare qualified officer or enlisted.
outreach and awareness The member will be required to complete a tailored NRC
in underrepresented training program and support recruiting efforts while on shore Increased Navy engagement
5.12 communities in direct duty. Consideration should be given for member to receive a and visibility in diverse
support of NRC. stipend per engagement. Upon successful completion of the communities across the
program (approx. two years), a service record entry will be nation.
made, and we will explore members receiving a board stamp
Report Rec 1.3.
indicating “DIVERSITY ADJUNCT RECRUITER” for all future
boards.
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Leverage Flag Management Flag Matters provide periodic updates to CNO and VCNO Increased awareness in the
Tracker. during Flag Management discussions noting demographically talent management process.
5.13 underrepresented Flag Officers career progression including
Aligns with DBDI 2020 Provides a future look at
current billet, promotion status and mandatory retirement
Report Rec 4.2. possible career paths and
date in current rank.
timing concerns.
Leverage AI to minimize Pilot the use of AI capability for centralized selection Measure demographics for
bias in selection board boards to support the selection process and minimize bias selection board results using
5.14 processes. in the selection process. AI would not replace the human AI and traditional support for
intervention for this process, but rather support processes differences.
and potentially serve as a bias mitigation capability.
Report Rec 5.4.
Improve faculty diversity Take deliberate steps to recruit, retain and promote diverse Faculty demographics better
within graduate and PME faculty and senior administrators at our graduate and PME reflect the diversity of the
institutions (NWC and Naval institutions. nation.
Post-Graduate School NPS).
Graduate and PME must provide the best environment for A more diverse faculty
Aligns with DBDI 2020 all students to learn. The educational experience for military provides additional role models
Report Rec 4.1. officers is critical to building effective leaders and a smart, and creates a more engaging
innovative and cohesive force. An educated officer corps environment for students.
is critical in the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous
Deliberate recruiting actions
environment of the future. These institutions build their
open the aperture and increase
5.15 faculty primarily through traditional hiring practices. College
awareness of opportunities for
officials develop a position description and post the job
those in academia to serve our
announcement on standard DOD employment networks
nation and build future leaders.
(e.g., USA Jobs) and in a select few academic journals
(e.g., the Chronicle of Higher Education). College officials
generally judge the availability of diverse talent only through
those that apply to a job announcement. Universities that
have successfully grown the diversity of their faculty have a
formally established recruiting function. The institutions must
reexamine and update hiring practices as well as expand
their reach for talent.
Establish unit-level COE Develop a unit-level award (either stand-alone, or as part Increased manning and
award to incentivize of Retention Golden Anchor Award or Battle E Award) to performance due to increased
excellence in COE initiatives incentivize units adopting and excelling in COE programs. feelings of inclusion, increased
5.16 and programs. morale and decreased
unplanned loss rates.
Report Rec 5.1.
Designate an advisor in Given the previous disestablishment of the Office of Increased accession and
OPNAV N17 for Women’s Women’s Policy, there was significant feedback during representation of women at all
Policy issues informed by a focus groups and listening sessions that Navy lacked an levels.
MAG. identifiable focus point for issues affecting the service of
Improvement in climate data
women in the Navy. Recommend designating an advisor in
Aligns with DBDI 2020 found in survey results.
OPNAV N17 for Women’s Policy issues as part of the I&D
Report Rec 5.1.
5.17 branch. That advisor would receive input from a MAG ideally Decreased retention gaps
reflecting the diversity present in our Navy to ensure proper between men and women.
representation. Increased engagement.
Develop a draft charter for the MAG within 90 days to CNP. Progress toward Navy as an
Once designated, the MAG could look at issues such as employer of choice.
uniform apparel, footwear, grooming standards, parenting
policy and other miscellaneous recommendations.
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Review health and Much like the civilian sector, healthcare disparities in Increased diversity in
healthcare disparities. the military can be attributed to the convergence of healthcare staff.
patient, provider and system-level factors; however, a full
Updated medical policies.
understanding of the antecedents of disparities impacting
military personnel in a universal healthcare system such as
the Military Health System (MHS) is not well known. In other
words, having equal access to affordable, quality healthcare
equates to equitable care and treatment for all cannot be
assumed.
Additionally, “the professional socialization of healthcare
providers as physicians may engage them more in the
medical culture at the expense of the military culture
where they may become disconnected from the people
they serve.” Therefore, more data collection and empirical
5.18 research is needed to understand the racial, ethnic and
gender health disparities that exist in the MHS as well as
the impact of provider bias, policy, racism and sexism has
on our diverse warfighters. Additional key recommendations
to consider:
• Partner I&D Practitioners with the current clinical
and health research communities to develop a
multidisciplinary health disparity workgroup or board.
• Improve strategies to recruit, promote and retain a
diverse healthcare staff.
• Consider conducting additional research on the impact
of health disparities in other areas.
• Evaluate diet/obesity related disparities in the Navy.
Institutionalize NJOC as a Build on the excellent work already performed by NJOC by Increased manning and
MAG for CNP. establishing an MOU and formal link to CNP to function as performance due to increased
a JO feedback loop. feelings of inclusion increased
5.19 morale.
Report Rec 5.1.
Increased JO retention and
decreased unplanned loss
rates.
Establish ongoing Maintain open communication channels with Assistant By reviewing and meeting at
partnership with civilian Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) (ASN least bi-annually, opportunities
counterparts to ensure (M&RA)) via Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR), to partner on strategic
5.20 integrated and sustained CNO’s Civilian Advisory Board (CAB), and Executive Diversity communications, annual
Navy I&D approach. Advisory Council (EDAC) to support sustained alignment and surveys, assessment tools,
consistency with the Navy COE GB in support of NAVADMIN leadership development and
051/20, Navy’s I&D Goals. training will be identified.
In addition to the recommendations above, there are areas requiring further analysis that TF1N did not have time to dive
deeply into. They include:
• Drafting Civil Rights Manual similar to the USCG.
• On selection boards, re-establish a two-person record review.
• Allow First Class Petty Officers to function as assistant recorders.
• Explore implementation of a QA process for selection boards independent of board members that confirms the Navy is
selecting Sailors with desired attributes. This will help Enlisted Community Managers (ECMs) develop hard metrics/milestones
for every rating and will also lead to standardization of enlisted board briefs (to avoid the panel scoring the briefer versus the
record). This also will help ensure that Board Member Quality of Life (QOL) is not a factor in selections (i.e., ensuring a Sailor
graded at 0900 is not given a higher level of attention than a Sailor graded at 1800 due to board member fatigue).
LOE 1
RECRUITING, NRC
screening and accessing candidates that may be
ignoring, turning off or unknowingly discriminating
against qualified and diverse candidates.
Recommendations
Implement Research-based M&A and Deliberate,
Problem Statement Sustained and Relevant Community Outreach
Diversity broadens the Navy’s ability to solve within Underrepresented Communities that Appeal
complex challenges facing our nation. The Navy to Generation Z Minorities. (1.1)
is stronger and more capable due to Sailors’ 1. Continue to evaluate M&A outreach strategies
diverse backgrounds. As such, Navy recruiting and to ensure a concerted strategic outreach plan,
accession efforts must adapt to the ever-changing which highlights the many existing voices within
recruiting market to ensure success in attracting our ranks.
diverse, high-quality talent. The Navy must ensure
Establish a “whole person” Evaluation Framework
future Sailors entering the naval service reflect our
that Deemphasizes the Use of Standardized
nation’s diverse make-up by:
Academic Tests. (1.2)
1. Developing recruiting, a c c e s s i o n a n d
1. Complete analysis of new accession models
commissioning reforms designed to leverage a
by utilizing the records of current successful
“whole person” concept
officers from various ethnic, racial, gender and
2. Realigning recruiting efforts to better inform socioeconomic backgrounds.
underrepresented communities on the
2. Determine the best models to balance academic
opportunities for education and careers in the
competency, individual character and personal
military
connections.
3. Refining recruiting strategies to include all
3. Revise essay, letter of recommendation and
diverse groups equally while driving generational
interview processes at NROTC and USNA to
interests and behaviors
be more in line with evaluating a candidate’s
4. Creating a consistent data and evaluation demonstration of the Navy’s Core Values. Include
strategy that supports the accessions pipeline a cultural framework questionnaire that is tailored
Collectively, these issues have a direct impact on to the candidate as appropriate.
how the Navy recruits, trains and develops available 4. Obtain Subject Matter Expert (SME) participation
talent. The Navy understands the need for varied by Officer Community Managers (OCMs) and
backgrounds, life experiences and viewpoints at every NRC personnel to better evaluate and revise OCS
level of the organization to not only attract, retain and accessions models and program authorizations.
maximize Sailors’ abilities, but also to compete in the
5. Investigate the integration of an algorithmic
national labor market and defeat global adversaries.
driven interest inventory (Jobs in the Navy (JOIN)
A general theme among these issues is an overall lack
is one potential example) with Salesforce.
of connection with the general public, which leads to
a lack of understanding of Navy programs, a limited 6. Complete a review by the AVRC to ensure all
pool of qualified candidates and numerous barriers to enlisted Navy selection and rating entry standards
entry for those who are qualified. The Navy’s major are updated with stakeholder feedback from
commissioning sources; NRC, NSTC and USNA OPNAV N132, BUPERS-32, NRC and NETC N3.
all have a leading role in identifying and removing Develop an URL ISPP (3-year pilot), where Sailors
potential biases and/or barriers in recruiting, Screened by Commands as Eligible for Officer
Programs are Nominated and Selected for a 1. The officer application process, depending
Commissioning Program. (1.3) upon the community, can take up to 12 months
1. Pilot an URL ISPP (under NRC/NSTC oversight) to complete future Sailors reaching the 365-day
where Commanding Officers (with first Flag-level limit must be discharged from the DEP and are
approval) are authorized to conduct a board barred from further enlistment processing until
and select applicants who meet officer program a decision is rendered on their officer package.
authorization requirements for a commissioning Explore offering a stipend (E-5 pay) to all officer
program based on information already contained applicants in the DEP, who meet program
in their service record. authorization requirements for up to one year
while awaiting a board decision.
Explore Expanding the Student Loan Repayment
Program to all Personnel who are Final Selected for Explore the Authorization of the use of an alternate
a URL Community and Complete OCS. (1.4) College Board Exam in Puerto Rico as Equivalent to
the SAT. (1.6)
1. The Student Loan Repayment Program is one of
several enlistment education incentive programs 1. Authorize the use of an alternate College Board
designed to pay federally guaranteed student exam (Spanish language SAT equivalent) in Puerto
loans (up to $65,000) through three annual Rico as equivalent to the SAT for applications to
payments during a Sailor’s first three years of NROTC and USNA.
service. This program is currently only available 2. Alternatively, allow it to be considered for the MSISR
to eligible personnel in the DEP who will enlist option or to enroll in the NROTC Prep Program.
as active duty Sailors. Explore expanding the 3. Explore the continued applicability of using
program to all personnel or perhaps certain standardized exams like the SAT and ACT
communities, like nuclear or cyber, who are as part of the officer program selection and
selected for and complete OCS or ODS. commissioning process.
Explore the Removal of the “OPT-IN” Requirement
for MSISR Applications. (1.7)
The student Loan 1. Automatically submit national scholarship
applicants into the MSISR application pool.
Repayment Program is
Explore the Elimination of OAR Test Requirement
currently only available for Certain Officer Communities. (1.8)
to eligible personnel in Evaluate Possible Redistribution or Establishment
the DEP who enlist as of Additional NROTC Units and or Cross-town
Affiliates at MSIs (1.9)
active duty.
1. Explore changes to NROTC task organization
restrictions under the 2017 NDAA.
2. Evaluate current list of schools with applications
Explore Offering a Stipend (E-5 pay) to all Qualified
on file for the establishment of additional
Future Sailors in the DEP who Have a 4-year College
NROTC units/cross-town affiliates at MSIs in
Degree, meet Program Authorization Requirements
communities with large populations of minorities
and Have an Officer Application Pending, for up
and consider the redistribution of NROTC units
to One Year while Awaiting a Board Decision. If
accepting MSISRs based on historical enrollment
not selected, individual will serve in an enlisted
numbers.
capacity. (1.5)
3. Allocate additional resources (manpower and
funding) to execute or modify current NROTC (officer) or projection (enlisted).

task organization across the NROTC enterprise. 2. There is no entity entrusted with strategy and
Explore Reinstating the Baccalaureate Degree process to evaluate Navy I&D impacts evident in
Completion Program (BDCP) with 2-year Degree the data and in the business processes that look
Completion. (1.10) across entrance requirements, selection criteria
1. Explore the reestablishment of the BDCP to and board selection processes that influence the
provide financial assistance to college students accession pipeline.
to complete baccalaureate degree requirements 3. The Authoritative Data Environment (ADE) will
(Junior/Senior year) as applicable and obtain provide two level analysis, descriptive and
commission upon graduation from college. predictive, to improve Navy I&D. The Our Navy
2. Candidate will attain all pay and allowance at the Oversight Program can expand upon AVRC
E-6 level while in college and attend OCS upon efforts to improve I&D within the Navy and across
graduation. the accession pipeline.
Establish Our Navy Oversight Program (1.11)

1. The Navy does not have a central ADE for
Supporting information
A whole person evaluation framework that
accessions data for officer and enlisted missions
deemphasizes the weight of standardized academic
that contains all Navy data from application
tests will open the aperture on evaluating potential
In recent years,
the Navy has built
connections that
have resulted in
historic increases
in minority entrance
into the Fleet;
however, recruiting
efforts have not
achieved equitable
demographic
representation of
officers despite the
influx of educated,
enlisted Sailors
across all racial and
ethnic groups.
officer candidates. The NLDF 3.0 outlines “how consider many aspects of candidates’ qualifications
our Navy will develop leaders who demonstrate for entry. Each officer candidate receives a score
operational excellence, strong character and based on standardized test results, high school
resilience through community.” Developing and academics, extracurricular activities, essays,
validating a whole person algorithm would require interviews and recommendations to provide a “best
the Navy to select a group of high performing officers fit” (see Figure 3).
and run their profiles through a number of different The finalized score is known as the Total Board Score
accession models. Fine-tuning these models at USNA and the Whole Person Multiple for NROTC.
would ensure the appropriate balance of required These models are how USNA and NROTC attempt to
attributes. With OCMs, determine if any metrics of eliminate bias in the officer accession pipeline. While
academic competency correlate with success in any best-fit model allows for some correction of error
accessions programs or in the fleet (e.g., training or bias, it does open the model up to human bias.
pipeline completion or promotion to O-5). This Both USNA and NROTC have identified disparities
“sustained long-term process improvement effort” in minority SAT scores. In November of 2020,
requires significant input and assistance from NRC, NROTC adjusted their model to a 45% Academic
community managers, NSTC and USNA to revise and 55% Whole Person construct. For NROTC, this
these accession models. reduced the weight and proportionality of the SAT
In order to achieve a more inclusive force it is for future candidates. Although officer accessions
imperative to observe how USNA and NROTC and admissions were discussed, similar efforts for
(by NSTC) select future officers through the recruiting enlisted Sailors, as well as civilians, should
Navy’s multiple accession sources. USNA tracks be employed to ensure that the Navy is bringing in
statistics on order of merit for both academic diverse talent.
and military aspects. Utilizing statistics, USNA In the short-term, Navy must deliberately
observes disparities across different demographics resolve NROTC and USNA models to account
in categories such as class rank and Physical for differences and analyze the Officer Program
Readiness Test (PRT) scores over time. Authorization requirements and OCM Professional
Both USNA and NROTC employ algorithms that Recommendation Selection Board criteria.
Figure 3 - NROTC Accession Model

Navy should continue to leverage the AVRC initiatives personnel, particularly with diverse Sailors having
to optimize rating entry standards and explore the use already completed undergraduate degrees, sufficient
of algorithmic-driven interest inventory, potentially access to potential officer recruits within minority
Jobs in the Navy (JOIN) scores, as an element of the communities already exists.
whole person in the rating-assignment process. The Another issue is that the Navy does not have a
AVRC continuously validates classification methods central ADE for all officer and enlisted accessions
to optimize Sailor-rating vocational matches. The information. There is no central entity entrusted with
AVRC has implemented 15 optimized rating changes developing a strategy and related processes for this
in the last year, resulting in an 18 percent increase in data collection. An entity should be established to
Navy applicants qualified for those ratings, with larger evaluate Navy I&D impacts evident in the data and
increases for female (40 percent), African American in the business processes that look across entrance
(37 percent) and Hispanic American (27 percent) requirements, selection criteria and board selection
applicants. The first real data from those changes processes that influence the accession pipeline.
shows that on average student enrollment in nine
of those technical ratings has increased 13 percent It is imperative that Navy accessions lifecycle data for
for African Americans and 23 percent for Hispanic both the enlisted and officer missions be reasonably
Americans. As a high-impact first step, Navy should aligned. Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
implement policy to expand upon selection and rating projections are the authoritative starting point for
entry standards by requiring all applicants to use an enlisted accessions and this data is captured in
algorithmic driven interest inventory for consideration Personalized Recruitment Immediate Delayed
as part of the rating classification process. Entry System (PRIDE). Officer applications are the
equivalent starting point for officer accessions.
Current recruiting strategies do not fully appeal PRIDE exists as a centralized data source for the
to diverse populations and have not significantly enlisted mission. However, officer application and
increased the number of diverse officers recruited. accessions data for USNA, NROTC and direct
Research shows that aggregate youth propensity has commission exists in various data systems are not
declined from roughly 18 percent in the mid-eighties consistently aligned and are not aggregated prior
to 11 percent today. This decline in propensity to commission. Data essential to the ADE for I&D
coupled with the declining number of military analyses includes enlisted (e.g., Corporate Enterprise
veterans in households makes personal interactions Training Activity Resource Systems (CETARS), Navy
with potential prospects and their families at their Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS),
high schools, college campuses and within their PRIDE) and officer (e.g., PRIDE, NETFOCUS, USNA).
communities even more critical. JAMRS has
consistently concluded that Navy officer recruitment When the ADE is in place, OPNAV N1 should exercise
efforts should be targeted toward increasing oversight to expand upon the AVRC efforts to improve
awareness of the officer career path, emphasizing I&D within the Navy and across the accession pipeline.
efforts geared toward non-white college market Navy will leverage the ADE to standardize all the data
youth. that is collected from the various communities with
both the officer and enlisted missions (examples
In recent years, the Navy has built connections below):
that have resulted in historic increases in minority
entrance into the Fleet; however, recruiting • Accession decision data
efforts have not achieved equitable demographic • Schoolhouse performance data
representation of officers despite the influx of
• Fleet performance data
educated, enlisted Sailors across all racial and ethnic
groups. Historical enlisted accession data suggests • Any other relevant data
that given the success and consistency with which • Central and complete data for analysis
Navy recruits diverse representation among enlisted
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Organizations that prominently value I&D within
their workforces have proven more mission
LOE 2
Talent Management/
effective and tend to outpace their competitors in Retention, NPC
attracting and retaining the most talented people.
Diversity demographics show that the Navy neither
proportionally represents the national population, nor job candidates and recognizing possible barriers
is proportionally represented throughout the ranks— for otherwise viable applicants.
including senior officer and enlisted leadership. While 6. Refine (or define) officer community or enlisted
some progress in representation has been made rating career path/leadership and development
over the years, our organization requires a markedly requirements to ensure all have been reviewed to
greater recruiting and retention yield in an increasingly account for appropriate I&D considerations. This
competitive market. Contributing to the current state will provide a common baseline of understanding
are TM processes (e.g., performance evaluation, for all Sailors.
promotion/advancement selection, detailing,
7. Develop a single PERS-4 and BUPERS-3 precept
community management) that are espoused to be fair
(and convening orders as applicable) for
and impartial; however, indications of bias exist within
“internal” talent management processes. (2.4)
these processes that jeopardize the Navy’s ability to
retain and enable the progression of the best and 8. Evaluate and develop a proposal—if deemed legal
most qualified Sailors. and valid—to set diversity minima in milestone
billet selections—in both board and informal
processes. This assumes that expediting a
Recommendations larger diverse proportion across the ranks is a
consideration within the best-qualified standard
Review Procedures for Detailing and Milestone Job
for differentiation among those considered fully
Opportunities.
qualified.
1. Strive for ensuring the NPC staff reflects the
Review Procedures for Fitness Reporting and
diversity of the Navy population—especially
Evaluation Systems.
detailers/placement coordinators and board
support personnel. (2.1) 1. Develop a Navy-wide training product that
highlights key areas of the existing policy regarding
2. Assign a Special Assistant to the Commander
objective-based performance assessment and
for I&D at NPC and assign a trained Command
bias awareness in the evaluation process. Include
Climate Specialist. (2.2)
a short video on bias done by a leading expert in
3. Define and institute I&D quality assurance checks the field.
in key distribution and milestone assignment
2. Pivot from Mid-term Counseling to MyNavy
processes.
Coaching per the Sailor 2025/Transformation
4. Continue to include diversity information in timeline. This will provide to the Navy a process
all formal nominative job packages. PERS-4 founded by proven coaching best practices
Division Directors provide a synopsis of their and a modern scientific approach to formal
ability/inability to source diverse candidates Sailor development, which affords a platform
in the PERS-4 action memo announcing the to highlight empathy, self-awareness, impactful
nominees. (2.3) conversations and goal setting through an
5. Review by-name request (BNR) policies and individual development plan. Formal training for
practices to ensure competition among qualified all Sailors, to include accessions and leadership
milestone schools, is part of the fielding plan. as to how effectively and accurately
3. Determine if diversity and gender markers should they conduct performance
be removed from fitness reports and evaluations. evaluations and coaching.
Amend policy and electronic submissions - Rating relative to a cumulative
accordingly. average will still be employed with
4. Continue the PET design concept development. the goal to drive the mean to a less
inflated standard.
• Emphasize the existing attributes within the
proposed process that will help eliminate bias and vi. All evaluations will require input/review from
misleading subjectivity from true performance- a rater (reporting senior/supervisor) and a
based evaluation. senior rater (reviewing officer).
• Reduce hyper-inflated assessment and the vii. Formal training for all Sailors, to include
means to “game” the system. This will require accessions and leadership milestone
a significant Navy culture change to counter schools, is part of the fielding plan.
decades old habits that may not yield the most 5. Incorporate I&D considerations into the data
accurate information to talent management requirements for and process interfaces for all
processes. Examples include: talent management processes. This includes new
i. Refined Trait and Value Statement Content to approaches such as a Navy Command Leadership
reflect Navy priorities and a better ability to Assessment and Selection Program (NCLASP)
accurately measure observed/proven modeled after Army’s Battalion Commander
performance against objective standards. Assessment Program (BCAP).
- Contribution to enabling inclusive • Review and develop a timelier (and potentially

and diverse teams is an area of local) recourse for Sailors who believe they have
emphasis. received an unjustified or biased performance
evaluation.
ii. Subjective comments will be limited to
the necessary information to justify trait
score assignments—similar to the types of
information extracted from records and
displayed by members during selection
boards.
iii. Periodicity of evaluations will be driven by a
Sailor’s arrival date, not annual paygrade
reporting.
iv. Removal of local forced distribution ranking
requirements. Evaluations will be based on
objective standards by paygrade and with
detailed scoring criteria codified in policy.
v. Means to reduce rater variance/inflation
tendencies will be employed to drive
compliance with accurate performance
assessment objectives.
- All raters will be formally assessed
in their performance evaluations
Review Promotion and Advancement Processes.

1. Remove officer photographs from all selection
boards.
2. Expand the diversity of selection board
participants as recorders and assistant recorders.
3. Expand the diversity data submitted in selection
board ROP reports. (2.5)
4. Includes statistics of gender and ethnicity/race
selections and templates for an overview and
one-page analysis for all selection boards, similar
to what is provided in COPRs.
5. Track statistics regarding diverse board
membership to include support participants.
6. Develop and run a short video on bias awareness
and considerations done by a leading expert in
the field during the selection board indoctrination
process.
7. Where applicable, amend precept and convening
order language to account for TF1N policy
changes.
8. Refine, as applicable, “best and fully qualified”
definitions in keeping with precept and convening
order language upgrades.
• Assign a diverse board member to review and
9. Develop a video that provides an overview of how
brief diverse records in subsequent/crunch tank
a selection board in Wood Hall works for those
sessions—similar to a specific URL community
who have never observed or participated in the
member (e.g., Surface Warfare Officer (SWO),
process.
SEAL, Naval Aviator) briefing the record of
10. Consider the use of a “Diversity” stamp during an officer from their community during a
selection boards to support an inclusion subsequent/crunch tank session in a promotion
policy toward meeting stated DOD/Navy force board where all URL officers compete against
composition requirements—similar to a Joint each other.
or Acquisition Corps stamp. While this may run
11. Review and consider a proposal to rescind the
counter to other actions to remove diversity
ability of a Sailor to “decline to respond” to race,
information, it provides another means to include
ethnicity and gender determination for inclusion
information in a format that may not trigger
in the Navy personnel ADE.
negative biases and present information needed
to assist board members in meeting criteria 12. Pursue a change to 10 United States Code
specified in board guidance. (USC) 612 to allow diverse members in smaller
competitive categories to sit consecutive boards.
• Use the Diversity stamp during select portions of
a board to assist in determining the best qualified 13. Evaluate and deliver means to provide clearly
from those assessed to be fully qualified—during defined post-board information to broad
crunches for example. audiences of eligible and interested candidates.
14. Expand post-board statistics to include gender boards (e.g., is there a commissioning
and ethnicity/race information in post board source bias (USNA vs. OCS), a community
reports, similar to the additional statistics bias (SWO vs. Aviation), a Type/Model/
provided in Commissioned Officer Promotion Series bias (Jets vs. Helicopters, Cruiser-
Reports (COPR), for all selection boards. Evaluate Destroyer (CRUDES) vs. Amphibious
and deliver means for board sponsors to provide (AMPHIB)?
(clearly defined) post-board information to broad • Evaluate the existence of bias at boards and
audiences to better enable developmental whether there is a net negative or positive effect
conversations/counseling of non-selects. (2.6) from knowing a candidate is diverse. This answer
15. Develop decision support tools for use in will form the basis of any future bias reduction at
selection/assignments processes that better boards.
use objective human performance data, and that Development Framework to Review Diversity of
will evolve through greater use of AI/Machine Talent by Community.
Learning in applicable decision algorithms.
1. Review screening and conversion requirements
16. In support of the Defense Diversity Working for potential biases.
Group (DDWG), participate in a study across all
Services to determine whether race, ethnicity, 2. Develop a single PERS-4/BUPERS-3 precept
gender or other identifying indicators are barriers (and convening orders as applicable) for
to promotion/advancement. It should address “internal” TM processes (e.g., POCR boards).
the following: 3. Develop/refine processes to track and report
• Determine the differences in promotion/ on progression of diverse officers at all ranks.
advancement rates. Review historical community career progression
to identify and remove barriers to upward mobility
i. Compare the rate of promotion/advancement for diverse Sailors (e.g., most Naval Aviation Flag
between racial minorities and women with Officers come from the Tactical Air (TACAIR)
that of white men. community and that community usually has a
ii. Determine if advancement rates among lower race, ethnicity, gender proportion to other
racial minorities and women are higher aviation communities, CRUDES vs. AMPHIB in
among our enlisted ranks as compared to the surface community).
officers.
iii. Determine whether any lack of promotion
of racial minorities and women is due to lack SUPPORTING INFORMATION
of throughput/inventory or the likely presence Following initial analysis, the foundations and basic
of biases. tenets of the Navy TM processes are assessed as
iv. Examine if boards are routinely selecting fair and impartial. However, the LOE #2 team has
women or minorities at lower rates. If so, are identified areas where policy and process changes
these results expected based on the records are warranted and where greater study and analysis
before the boards. (Indicating bias is not are required to ensure that biases and unintended
from the board, but from the inputs to the consequences inherent in subjective human
board such as Fitness Reports (FITREPS) processes do not result in undesired outcomes.
and assignment to positions more valued by The NPC TM Task Force is evaluating options to best
the Service). mitigate implicit bias in the performance appraisal
v. Examine if other biases distinct from race, process to ensure accurate assessment takes
ethnicity or gender occur during selection place and warranted promotion and advancement
opportunity for underrepresented Sailors is assured. appear to be exceptions. The selection percentage
The future performance evaluation process will by race/ethnicity across the board is slightly lower
emphasize and strive to remove bias and misleading for almost all non-white male officers, and this could
subjectivity from true performance-based objective validate the perception of bias, but the small number
evaluation, which will yield the “right” information of eligible diverse male Sailors (only 17.2 percent of
for talent management assignment and selection 25,758 male records) creates some ambiguity. The
processes. TF1N recognizes knowledge gaps exist selection percentages for every board are reviewed
in the Fleet regarding performance evaluation, to evaluate trends or alarming statistics outside the
detailing and board processes, which can lead to norm. However, with low numbers it only takes one
the perception of biases existing in current models; or two years with below-average selection rates to
therefore, NPC will take steps to improve awareness considerably change the statistics. At the O-4 level,
and understanding of Navy TM processes. Greater for instance, 590 Black male officers were eligible
post-board feedback is an example and will serve as and 431 were selected, resulting in a 3 percent lower
great information for Navy coaches to discuss with promotion rate than the overall average, but there
their Sailors during their periodic MyNavy Coaching would be no discrepancy if a mere 17 more officers
development sessions. were selected (or about 1.5 officers per cycle). At the
Beyond perception, there remain areas where O-6 level, the discrepancy would have been negligible
career progression can be improved by ensuring with the selection of less than one additional officer
that selection to major milestones and promotions per cycle. A significant phenomenon affecting
is based on published expectations (i.e., sustained selection board results is the inventory of the eligible
superior performance and serving in career- candidates. It is difficult to build and select minority
enhancing billets). Moreover, research on the ‘In- Captains and Flag Officers when, so few remain in the
Zone’ URL selections over the last 13 years shows Navy at the key retention decision points. Retention
that Asian male promotion to O-5 is 11 percent below is foundational to achieving diverse representation at
overall average and Black male promotion to O-5 is the senior leadership levels.
15 percent below overall average. However, these
COPR Data
O-4, In-Zone URL, FY-08 to Fy-20

Black Hispanic Asian Pacific Ntv Amer Other White Male Female Overall
Male Male Male Isl Male Male Male Male Total Total Total
590 824 305 29 77 504 10,606 12,935 1,133 14,068
431 600 225 23 59 350 8,201 9,889 790 10,679
0.731 0.728 0.738 0.793 0.766 0.694 0.773 0.765 0.697 0.759

395 514 185 19 41 248 6,424 7,826 351 8,177
220 337 110 11 20 178 4,640 5,516 236 5,752
0.557 0.656 0.595 0.579 0.488 0.718 0.722 0.705 0.672 0.703

185 240 102 13 12 141 4,304 4,997 129 5,126
86 111 40 5 4 66 2,246 2,558 71 2,629
0.465 0.463 0.392 0.385 0.333 0.468 0.522 0.512 0.550 0.513
Note: “Other” includes both “Declined to Respond” and “Multiple” race codes
Figure 3 - COPR Data
As the Navy culture must evolve to be more better use objective human performance data, and
inclusive, this must also be reflected in Navy TM that will evolve through greater use of AI/Machine
processes. Sailors must have confidence that our Learning in applicable decision algorithms.
processes are fair, free from negative forms of bias,
transparent and yield results driven by one’s merit
and ability. To this end, we will continue to refine
our processes to make sure the right information
Success will be the result
is available at critical talent-management decision of continued cooperation
points to ensure our best and fully-qualified Sailors and partnership with
from our inclusive Navy are in the right positions to
meet our Service objectives. leaders across the MyNAVY
Access to the right data is critical to this effort. As HR domain and COE team.
part of the MyNavy HR Transformation, achieving
a centralized, single source of truth, cloud-hosted
ADE is a foundational necessity for modern and NPC has established an I&D-focused OPT that in-
enhanced TM. This authoritative and objective cludes key leader representation from all four of the
data is critical. Currently, NPC tracks demographic LOE #2 talent management areas. This OPT meets
statistics for promotion, advancement, command on a regular battle rhythm cycle to drive implemen-
milestone and screening boards (see Figure 3 for tation or further study for all of the aforementioned
an example). While these statistics are important, recommendations. Periodically, the OPT reviews
if barriers exist that do not enable personnel to implementation timelines, refines measures of
receive objective, unbiased and accurate evalua- effectiveness (MOE)/measures of performance
tions, as well as adequate opportunities, the Navy (MOP) and formally reviews performance to plan.
will be unable to effectively evaluate, promote and Since many of these initiatives are already part of
advance the right Sailors. To combat this issue, the MyNavy HR Transformation effort, the OPT will
some of the data-related steps that NPC is taking ensure appropriate coordination exists among the
include: incorporating a NCLASP modeled after the OPRs. The OPT is responsible for ensuring that
Army BCAP; expanding the diversity data submit- appropriate Fleet input/feedback is included during
ted in selection board ROP reports; reviewing and all design, development and process improvement
considering a proposal to rescind the ability of a efforts, and that effective communications occurs
Sailor to “decline to respond” to race, ethnicity and with major changes. Success will be the result of
gender determination for inclusion in the Navy per- continued cooperation and partnership with lead-
sonnel ADE; and developing decision support tools ers from across the MyNavy HR domain and the
for use in selection/assignment processes that entire COE leadership team.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
To recruit and retain the high-performing and
innovative workforce required to sustain today’s Navy
LOE 3
PROFESSIONAL
and the Navy of the future, deliberate and holistic DEVELOPMENT,
efforts must be made to cultivate and champion an
environment that promotes respect and inclusion
NETC/NSTC
across ranks and celebrates the competitive
advantage gained from a diverse force. expands beyond the NETC domain and the
NAVADMIN 051/20 (Appendix Q) entitled “NAVY NAVADMIN assigns responsibilities to other Echelon
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY POLICY UPDATE” II Commanders and Community Leads.
articulates three Navy-wide I&D Goals:
1. Institutionalize I&D across our Navy. Recommendations
2. Attract and recruit the best talent from our Develop a Subjectivity Mitigation Tool or Suite of
diverse nation to cultivate a high-performing and Tools to Assist Leaders at All Levels. (3.1)
innovative workforce.
1. Self-awareness (SA) tools are a critical part
3. Develop and retain Sailors and Navy civilians of bias awareness and are administered at
by ensuring an inclusive culture across our various leadership levels, without the benefit of
workforce. a comprehensive and deliberate SA continuum.
NETC is then specifically tasked to: 2. Leader development stakeholders (e.g., Naval
• Develop and implement Navy’s I&D training Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC), NWC,
and education strategy from entry to executive NPS, etc.) must collaborate, identify and agree
levels in accordance with the Officer and Enlisted upon a self-awareness continuum framework.
Leader Development Paths outlined in the NLDF Supporting the NLDF ensures proper alignment
version 3.0. and ensures that Sailors receive the right tool(s)
at the right time across the continuum.
• Review course curricula through the Human
Performance Requirements Review process to 3. Funding considerations notwithstanding,
ensure incorporation of relevant I&D content. the following considerations apply to the
development of the SA continuum:
Notably, this section addresses only NETC’s
responsibilities as detailed in the aforementioned • SA is critical to raising an individual’s awareness
NAVADMIN. Navy-wide I&D training and education of implicit/explicit bias and contributes to
mitigation of those biases.
• A comprehensive approach to SA should
span the career of an individual, irrespective of
community, paygrade or length of service.
• Overly duplicative efforts (e.g., the repeating of
particular SA assessments) should be minimized
across the SA continuum to prevent the
unnecessary expenditure of resources (e.g., time
and/or money). Some duplication for emphasis
across the continuum may be warranted.
• Careful consideration should be given to the
anticipated developmental acumen of the Navy’s desire to find talent.

leader to whom the SA occurs to determine the 2. Start the BOOST 2.0 pilot program with ten
appropriate tools for the given maturity and level MIDN candidates and eventually expand to 50
of responsibility. No single assessment is suitable MIDN over - five years. MIDN will attend NAPS like
for all leadership positions. USNA MIDN candidates for a year and be subject
As a basis for consideration, Figure 4 below to the same exit criteria. MIDN candidates who
provides an example of current thinking successfully complete NAPS will receive a four-
regarding SA and behavioral assessments year NROTC scholarship without board action.
considering resource limitations, coaching MIDN can then attend any school in which a
capacity and span of control. However, NROTC program exists. MIDN candidates who
this is not the SA continuum end state NLEC attrite will incur no obligation or payback, similar
would recommend when evaluating to the arrangement that USNA MIDN candidates
the combined resources, coaching capacity enjoy.
and expanded aperture inclusive of all 3. Reestablish the links between USNA and NSTC
warfare communities and education tracks. for proper command, control and execution of the
NLEC proposes a Self-Awareness program. Although the infrastructure exists now
Assessment “Summit” in March 2021, for the pilot program, additional infrastructure
attended by relevant stakeholders, to modifications will be required at NAPS to expand
evaluate the existing SA efforts across the the program to 50. These requirements will be
Navy and provide a comprehensive clarified during the pilot program year.
recommendation in support of TF1N.
4. Implement BOOST 2.0 under NSTC with USNA
Re-establish BOOST 2.0. (3.2) supporting. MIDN candidates will be selected by
1. The re-establishment of BOOST 2.0 at NAPS to NSTC but the program execution will fall under
prepare highly desirable MIDN candidates whose NAPS. All final administrative action(s) to any
initial test scores do not meet the standard for MIDN candidate will fall under NSTC.
NROTC admission is a significant win for the 5. Achieve sustained success through careful
Figure 4 - SA and Behavioral Assessments Continuum Example

selection of MIDN candidates as well as In coordination with Naval Supply Systems

placement in appropriate follow-on NROTC Command (NAVSUP), establish a Training with
schools. The process owner is NSTC with NRC Industry (TWI) tour for enlisted Retail Specialist
recruiting support. The reestablishment of a Sailors who will be Shipboard Barber Instructors
NROTC Candidate Guidance Office (CGO) will be to provide recognizable and reputable
critical in the identification and recruiting of MIDN certification for the RS community.
candidates for the program. • This TWI will provide instructors trained on
Increase NROTC Side-load Scholarships Specifically current industry standards and techniques that
Targeting Underrepresented Communities. (3.3) will address and fill the hair styling needs for our
1. As part of a system of programs to harness talent, female and minority Sailors.
side-load scholarships target students who are
already matriculating through college and may
be unaware of opportunities available through
enrollment in NROTC. NROTC units must be I&D training will not
proactive in telling the Navy story and attracting
talent.
only help to sustain
Source a NROTC Consortium Deputy Commander personnel, but also
Position at Approximately Five HBCUs/MSIs. (3.4)
1. This Deputy Commander would be full-time at
help to sustain and
the assigned HBCU/MSI to build relationships, drive toward a COE.
restore trust and facilitate an increase in diversity
participation in the side-load scholarship
process.
Update Functions and Incentivize Retention of RSs
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Tasked to Style the Hair of Sailors Afloat. (3.5) In general, the Naval Officer Corps does not reflect
the diversity of the population of the US, specifically
1. Update NETC’s Shipboard Barber Course. African Americans, Native American and Hispanic
Working with the RS rating requirements sponsor communities (see Figure 5). This problem is
(OPNAV N4), conduct a Job Duty Task Analysis particularly acute in the warfighting communities
(JDTA) on Shipboard Barber Course Identification in which African Americans, Native Americans and
Number (CIN) A-840-0013. Hispanic Americans only make up a fraction of those
• The JDTA is the first step in reviewing and aligning communities as compared to their proportional
the course to Fleet requirements. demographic representation in the US.
• Changes made based upon requirements NROTC accounts for one-third of all URL Officer
validated through multiple workshops with all (warfighters) commissioning. With the exception
Fleet stakeholders. of Asian Americans, current NROTC accessions
• A sustained long-term effort will be required and graduation rates for all minority groups are
in order to align further rate training manuals well below their corresponding proportional
(RTMs), personnel qualification standards (PQS), demographic nationally. If the current trend continues,
on-the-job training (OJT), and formal training underrepresented groups will never approach national
to ensure effective training that meets Fleet demographic norms. 
requirements One reason for this disparity is that underrepresented
2. Explore possibility of separate Navy Enlisted groups are generally not as prepared for college
Classification (NEC) for styling female Sailors. as indicated by standardized tests. For example,
African American Hispanic (non-White) Native American

Aviation 2.25% 7.03% 0.6%
Surface 9.9% 10.3% 0.9%
Subs 2.03% 6.59% 0.76%
EOD 0.98% 5.9% 0.59%
SEAL 1.3% 5.98% 0.3%
US CENSUS DATA 13.4% 18.5% 1.3%
Figure 5 - African American, Native American and Hispanic Naval Officer Corps Demographics
underrepresented groups, on average, score the Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) program and
below the SAT’s currently recognized college- shifted emphasis on Fleet returnees vice new,
ready score. Specifically, African Americans, Native direct accessions from high school. The BOOST
Americans and Hispanic Americans nationally program was slowly scaled back until its eventual
averaged SAT score falls in the mid 900’s while closure in 2008.   
the currently recognized college-ready score Currently, USNA utilizes two programs to prepare
is 1020. Additionally, the average SAT score for those otherwise underprepared students: NAPS and
midshipmen who earned a NROTC scholarship Foundation Preparatory schools. Studies indicate
currently hovers around 1400.  that both programs are successful in preparing MIDN
To attack this problem, the Navy must first be able to for success at USNA as evidenced by lower attrition
better attract and access qualified, underrepresented rates than their direct entry counterparts. The US
groups who desire to serve. Second, prepare highly Coast Guard Academy analyzed USNA’s approach
motivated but disadvantaged students for the rigors and now follows the same model while also sending
of NROTC through the BOOST 2.0 or the NROTC their students to NAPS as well as foundation schools. 
Preparatory Program.  Re-establishing BOOST as BOOST 2.0 will utilize a
One of the barriers to recruiting more underrepresented phased approach. NSTC and USNA have agreed to
groups is academic preparedness. A solution for that establish a pilot program of 10 initial MIDN candidates
barrier is to reinstate the BOOST program. BOOST in one year (Academic Year 2021/2022). After a
was originally developed as part of NAPS until the successful pilot program, the program will then grow
program expanded to become independent of school to 50 MIDN a year. With the current NROTC four-
affiliation and was headquartered in San Diego. To re- year scholarship attrition rate of up to 38 percent,
establish BOOST as BOOST 2.0, the program would the measure of effectiveness for BOOST 2.0 is that
begin again at NAPS and expand from there.  attrition will significantly decrease. 
Two studies were conducted by NPS on preparatory The emphasis placed on standardized testing
programs for USNA and NROTC. In both studies the in recruiting and selection processes causes a
original BOOST program was extensively analyzed. It disproportionately negative impact on the number
was found that BOOST was highly effective and of minority officer applications. The Navy uses
played a pivotal role in the Navy’s efforts to improve standardized aptitude tests (SAT or ACT) and high
minority officer accessions with qualified graduates. school academic performance to evaluate academic
An important point worth noting is at both USNA and competency and determine eligibility for admission
NROTC, BOOST graduates had a lower attrition rate into pre-commissioning officer programs. However,
than their direct entry cohorts.    it is well documented that underrepresented groups,
In its original form, BOOST was absorbed by particularly those with personal or environmental
disadvantages, tend to score lower on standardized representation among enlisted personnel who have
tests. These differences in test scores affect the already completed undergraduate degrees, sufficient
eligible demographic pool for commissioning access to potential officer recruits within minority
programs, which raises questions about testing bias communities exist.
and discrimination during the admissions process. The Navy does not, however, have a central ADE
Additionally, current recruiting strategies do not for all officer and enlisted accessions information.
fully appeal to diverse populations and have not OPNAV N1 is currently establishing an ADE and as
significantly increased the number of diverse officers CNP is also the Navy’s Chief I&D Officer, he will be
recruited. Research shows that aggregate youth able to evaluate evidence-based Navy I&D impacts
propensity has declined from roughly 18 percent in and business processes influencing entrance
the mid-eighties to 11 percent today. This decline requirements, selection criteria and board selection
in propensity coupled with the declining number of processes will be beneficial in measuring future
military veterans in households, makes personal success.
interactions with potential prospects and their Once talent is received, I&D training will not only help
families at their high schools, college campuses to sustain personnel, but also help to sustain and drive
and within their communities even more critical. toward a COE. While I&D metrics are readily available
JAMRS has consistently concluded that Navy for the start of the accession pipeline, assessment
officer recruitment efforts should be targeted toward at the next phase of a Sailor’s career (namely their
increasing awareness of the officer career path, continuing education and career advancement) is
emphasizing efforts geared toward non-white college vitally important. Data is available to understand
market youth. which Sailors are being promoted and taking
In recent years, the Navy has built connections that advantage of educational opportunities. However,
have resulted in historic increases in minority entrance understanding whether specific coursework and
into the Fleet; however, recruiting efforts have not educational pathways are disproportionately
achieved equitable demographic representation advantageous to certain groups of Sailors is
of officers despite the influx of educated, enlisted important. This necessitates a major focus on building
Sailors across all racial and ethnic groups. Enlisted additional capability in the educational domain to
accession data suggests that given the Navy’s better understand improvement opportunities at
success and consistency in recruiting diverse crucial points in many Sailors’ careers.
LOE 4
Innovation &
Recommendations
Determine and then Leverage the Navy’s Military/Civilian
Population Associated with Minority Fraternities,
Stem, ONR Sororities and Other Affinity Groups. (4.1)
1. Utilize headquarters formal tasking system, social
media and other mass distribution methods to
Problem Statement encourage self-reporting and areas of interest.
The Navy has a deficit of underrepresented groups
in STEM fields. This under-representation impacts 2. Query other minority-focused groups (i.e.,
diversity of thought and innovation, posing a potential NNOA and ANSO) to determine if affinity group
threat to national security and warfighting readiness. affiliation is captured and leverage these groups
To increase interest in STEM-related occupations, the to encourage participation.
Navy must create opportunities that leverage existing 3. Query the Navy’s RC on self-identified members
military and civilian relationships, specifically within within STEM (either military or civilian occupation)
predominately minority professional affinity groups, and request volunteering information on affiliation
to mentor, garner interest and attract new talent. with minority fraternities, sororities, and other
Studies and surveys have shown that minority affinity groups.
disinterest in STEM fields can be contributed to a lack 4. Leverage relationships with minority fraternities,
of minority representation in the form of positive role sororities, and other affinity groups to query
models and mentors. Efforts to increase outreach military/civilian population.
and awareness activities of Navy STEM opportunities Review and Clarify Guidance and Ensure Clear
could also generate interest in those aspiring to join Communication Authorizing and Encouraging
STEM fields in the future. By focusing on access to Military/Civilian Outreach Opportunities with Affiliated
underrepresented identities and groups, the Navy Professional Groups. (4.2)
can diversify its demographic profile and naturally
increase warfighting capabilities, through individual’s 1. Streamline ethics approval process for outreach
diversity of thought and experiences. This increases opportunities. Active-duty Sailors and civilians
our lethality by bringing eager candidates, whose who want to participate in outreach opportunities
unique skills and knowledge can be leveraged. (i.e., teaching, speaking, writing, etc.) are left
Ultimately, these activities provide an opportunity to navigate 5 CFR Section 2635.807 and JER
to strengthen existing relationships with local paragraph 3-305 or seek advice from their
communities and organizations while fostering new, command or an ISIC ethics counselor. The
collaborative and meaningful relationships. quality of that advice is often subject to the ethics
Efforts to increase outreach and

awareness activities of navy stem
opportunities could also generate
interest in those aspiring to join
stem fields in the future.
counselor’s experience. To advance the outreach by providing clear examples of how it is related to
initiative and build in a place for awareness and their career in the Navy.
feedback collection, the ethics approval process 2. Capitalize on existing relationships within these
could be centralized to a one-stop shop for STEM affinity groups to encourage using social and
engagements. The Navy Survey Program Office print media platforms to highlight affiliated
has set up a similar construct for seeking survey military/civilian members in STEM occupation
approval. within the group’s publications.
Incentivize Participation Through the Establishment Construct a Diverse Military and Civilian Network
of Recognition Programs Inclusive of Military and within the Navy to Increase the Awareness of
Civilian Personnel. (4.3) Navy STEM Professional Opportunities at HBCUs/
1. Recognize service members by creating an MSIs that will Mentor/Inspire Underrepresented
outreach award like the ONR VADM Samuel L. and Underserved Students Majoring in STEM
Gravely Jr. “STEM Diversity Champion of the Disciplines. (4.5)
Year” Award, granted to individuals who have 1. Create a Diversity Affinity Office to coordinate
distinguished themselves by fostering STEM sponsorships and outreach activities on behalf of
education and mentoring to underrepresented all lower echelons.
groups.
2. Evaluate partnerships with African American
Develop a PA Campaign to Increase Visibility in the and Hispanic STEM focused organizations, such
Program and Any Associated Memberships within as National Association of Black Chemists and
Minority Affinity Groups with STEM Connections. Chemical Engineers, NNOA, ANSO, etc.
(4.4)
3. Create and maintain a mentorship program where
1. Encourage through public announcements and senior officers and senior civilians are linked up as
STEM outreach activities within affiliated minority mentors with junior officers or new Navy civilians
fraternity, sorority and affinity groups. Look for in their organizations to provide guidance from
opportunities to speak at undergraduate and the moment they are commissioned or arrive to
graduate chapter events to promote STEM fields their new command.
4. Establish the Junior Officer Diversity Outreach Navy at HBCU/MSIs to encourage minorities to study
initiative under the DON to send junior officers STEM disciplines and look into Navy careers.
TAD/TDY to strategic universities to assist with By leveraging the relationships that our military/
and guide specifically geared outreach. civilian members in STEM fields have formed in
Enhance and Develop Where Necessary STEM predominantly minority professional fraternities,
Outreach Programs to Effectively Attract K-12 sororities and other affinity groups, the Navy can
Students with Diverse Backgrounds. (4.6) strengthen its networks to increase outreach and
1. Identify a Diversity STEM program sponsor (i.e., interest in STEM among underrepresented groups.
OPNAV N7, I&D, ONR, etc.) for command control This effort will require our internal talent network that
structure and to track funding. The program is associated with those groups to collaborate with
sponsor will: minority fraternities, sororities and other affinity group
headquarters.
• Manage and distribute funds to all Diversity STEM
stakeholders. Diversity STEM stakeholders Through our military/civilian members’ efforts, the
will execute local activities and engagements. Navy will seek opportunities within HBCUs/ MSIs
They will also provide reports leadership, as communities to mentor and develop an interest in
appropriate. serving within Navy STEM career fields. These affinity
organizations are constructed around community
• Maintain any MOUs/MOAs with strategic outreach support, outreach and alumni relations. This vast
partners. pool of diverse military/civilian talent is believed to be
• Develop a Diversity STEM instruction. an invaluable resource. By leaning on our alumni and
active members within those societies, we can build
• Make every effort to ensure all social media
a strong bridge between underrepresented minorities
platforms (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,
alongside fraternity and sorority members and the
etc.) drive the proper marketing message to the
Navy.
individuals we wish to reach.
• Implement a mentorship/tutoring program to
help the diverse K-12 students navigate courses
and activities that would make them top notch
candidates for the Navy. Option to provide live
virtual sessions (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom,
Google Meet, etc.) that could be used for regular
interaction, STEM engagements and free
tutoring/mentoring events.
The Navy has identified that it does not have an
appropriately targeted STEM outreach program. As
a result, the Navy is in the process of enhancing and
developing a robust STEM outreach program for
K-12 students that could potentially generate greater
interest and awareness for students with diverse
backgrounds. Furthermore, the Navy is constructing
a diverse military and civilian network to increase the
awareness of STEM professional opportunities in the
The following section contains miscellaneous I&D-

related reform recommendations for consideration.
Some recommendations may require further review
LOE 5
Additional
and assessment to determine next steps.
Recommendations
Topic: Add “and Respect” to Navy we are fully responding to this moment in history to
Core Values. (5.1) create enduring and positive change. Every member
of the Naval Service – active, reserve, and civilian,
must understand and live our Core Values…Honor,
Courage, Commitment and Respect!
PROBLEM STATEMENT
In the aftermath of the death of Mr. George Floyd, an
African American man, killed at the hands of police
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the ensuing protests,
the Navy stood up TF1N on 1 July 2020 to address the
Respect is the
issues of racism, sexism and other destructive biases foundation of our
within our Navy and their impact on naval readiness.
One of the preliminary recommendations that comes Navy Team and our
from TF1N is the addition of ‘Respect’ to the Navy’s
core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. The
first signature
goal of this initiative is to influence and encourage
Active and Reserve service members, government
behavior.
service civilians and contractors within the DON to
embrace and embody the new Navy core value of
“Respect” in every aspect of the Navy and our culture.
Topic: Continued Leadership Support
for Listening Sessions (5.2)
Recommendations
Establish a communications plan to market and
advertise this initiative
Initiate the addition of “Respect” to Navy Core Values
PROBLEM STATEMENT
through the release of a NAVADMIN announcing Discussing inequalities can be difficult, but these
addition of “Respect” to Core Values conversations are necessary to foster inclusion and
connectedness in the Navy. In order for Sailors to
heal and rebuild trust, leaders must lead, listen and
Supporting Information advocate for change. This starts by providing Sailors
and our civilian teammates an environment to openly
Respect is the foundation of our Navy team and our
communicate. Leadership engagement is essential
first Signature Behavior. Respect has the connotation
to ensuring the eradication of any form of disparities
of saying that I see you and I hear you. To our fellow
in our formations, one command at a time.
shipmates, there can be no empathy or trust without
respect. While it may be inferred in Navy attributes,
illuminating “Respect” as a priority demonstrates that
demographic data, note best practices and

Recommendations challenges, develop (coaching, mentoring, advocacy)
Leverage guidance provided in the NCG and continue efforts, integrate human factors and Command
listening sessions on a regular basis Resilience Team fundamentals, and deliberately lead
Feedback regarding sessions should be documented TM efforts.
and made actionable as required to address any TF1N reviewed best practices from previous briefs
perceived climate issues and developed a detailed template for TYCOMs to
Supporting Information
While very personal ideas and experiences will Topic: Counter Hate Speech (5.4)
be openly shared throughout the necessary
-
conversations, it is important to remember that all
participants must treat one another with dignity and
respect. It is recommended that those leading the PROBLEM STATEMENT
conversations consult with their staff judge advocate There are several aspects to regulating/discouraging
or command services legal advisor if they have hate speech. This proves to be difficult as the first
questions at any point before, during or after the amendment makes it challenging to define “hate
conversation session. speech” for disciplinary purposes-- when so much
speech is protected. To mitigate this challenge,
the focus has to shift to educating leaders on what
types of language and behavior actually constitutes
Topic: Restart NLDF Briefs to CNO/
harassment and discrimination. In the context of
VCNO/MCPON (5.3) this task, “Hate Speech” describes types of speech
that amount to harassment, a form of unlawful
discrimination.
Accountability has emerged as one of the key themes
from our Listening Sessions. Feedback received
from the CNO’s TAG noted that past success with Recommendations
I&D efforts was a direct result of holding leaders
accountable for understanding the importance of I&D Issue a Page 13 to allow enforcement of discipline
and taking deliberate steps to ensure all Sailors were against Sailors and to communicate policies and new
treated fairly and had access to the opportunities concepts for the purpose of command mission and
they deserve. In our Navy culture, leaders understand good order and discipline. Secondly, a CNO-level
early on the importance of authority, responsibility communication to remind leaders of their obligations
and accountability. and the tools in their toolkit to take appropriate
corrective measures, including punitive ones. This
NAVADMIN 025/20 re-establishes the NLDF briefs level of communication would give Commanders the
to CNO and outlines how the Navy will develop confidence and top cover to take action and would be
leaders who demonstrate operational excellence an effective deterrent for Sailors when Commanders
(competence), high ideals of integrity and service communicate CNO-level intent and then back it up
(character) at every level of seniority, all the while with local command-level action. Additionally, a JAG
expanding and enhancing trust and confidence action memo from OJAG (Code 13) to reinforce the
(connections). Specifically regarding “connection”, scope of tools available to leaders and equip Staff
TYCOMs should have community-specific I&D goals Judge Advocates (SJAs) with tools to give timely and
and objectives, an understanding of community consistent advice.
Topic: Establish Pilot Mentoring Topic: Establish a Student Exchange

Program (Officer/Enlisted/SES) Program Between USNA & HBCUs/MSis (5.6)
(5.5)
(Officer/Enlisted/SES)
PROBLEM STATEMENT
One TF1N Focus Area is establishing Pre-accession
As the primary undergraduate educational institution
Mentorship Frameworks and to improve mentoring
training future leaders in the USN and USMC,
overall. To support this effort, the Task Force
USNA is uniquely positioned to build bridges, foster
sought out 40 volunteers who are willing to mentor
relationships and expose midshipmen to a diverse
a diverse/minority midshipmen/seamen recruits/
cohort of talent and future shipmates from NROTC
SES & GS for a pilot program. Conversations with
affiliated HBCUs and MSIs.
the Fleet clearly indicate barriers to communication.
We don’t talk enough to one another, especially
those who are different from ourselves. Talking
builds teamwork, and that teamwork builds trust.
Recommendations
This mentoring pilot program would be designed Establish a framework to manage an exchange program
to remove barriers, increase communication and to between USNA and various HBCUs/MSIs. The Service
gain a better understanding of what we must improve Academies have conducted exchange of MIDN and
as an organization. We all know the importance of Cadets for several decades, to include foreign students,
mentoring, advocacy and sponsorship. This provides and this framework could be replicated with HBCUs and
an opportunity to coach someone throughout the rest MSIs to build a more cohesive team, remove barriers
of their career and share their mentoring experiences and increase understanding in leading a diverse force.
with others to provide knowledge sharing
opportunities throughout their Navy experience.
Concept: Ten Flag Officers (O-7 / O-8), ten SES and
20 MCPOs volunteer to serve as mentors to diverse/ Increased communication with HBCUs/MSIs and
minority service members. The Flag Officer will be increased recognition of meritocracy improves
connected with a MIDN, Senior SES would be paired perceptions of inclusion from underrepresented
with newly appointed SES or an identified highly groups and provides a foundation of understanding
performing GS-15 interested in future assignments and a commitment to breaking down barriers.
as Executives, and the MCPOs will be connected
with a new graduate from RTC. The MCPO cohort will
also seek to place diverse female E-9s with majority
recruits as well. After one year, all participants will
provide feedback via surveys and written responses
to see if expansion of the program is warranted.
This initiative is
an opportunity to associated with the Confederacy and identify
assets named after racist, derogatory or culturally
honor and name insensitive persons, events or language.
2. Renaming recommendations and decisions
navy assets for should be consistent with current naming
naval heroes. authorities, policies and practices, with a
focus on honoring persons of historically
underrepresented demographics, including
racial minorities, women and enlisted members.
3. The method and timeline of review is flexible,
Topic: Modernize process to name ships, however, a stakeholder-led committee could
buildings, streets in honor of national &
oversee the consolidation of Navy asset names
historical Naval Figures (5.7)
and lead the review and recommendation
process.
• The general membership, strategy and mission
PROBLEM STATEMENT statement of the committee may be subject to
Certain Navy ship names have been highlighted amendment post-enactment of the NDAA for
by Congress and in the media for connections Fiscal Year 2021.
to confederate or white supremacist ideologies.
• The committee would compile the lists of names
Without a comprehensive database or review of
for review, delegate as needed (e.g., requesting
current Navy names, it is unclear whether the body
installation commanders to provide lists of
of Navy names is consistent with Navy Core Values
installations buildings and streets named after
and representative and inclusive of the truly diverse
persons pursuant to OPNAVINST 5030.12H);
population of the Navy, today and throughout the
coordinate with ethics and history experts to
Navy’s rich history.
identify assets for renaming; serve as a central
Following a review of internal Navy practices repository for questions and renaming requests;
and Congressional Research Service (CRS) and propose new names. This course of action
documentation, there appears to be no consolidated (COA) offers thoroughness and consistency.
database, process or effort within the Navy to review Additionally,
i. the committee could consist of
the names of Navy assets in order to ensure that the persons who may already possess the expertise
names reflect the Navy Core Values. This initiative is necessary to perform these tasks, for example,
an opportunity to honor and name Navy assets for personnel from OPNAV N17, NHHC, CNIC,
Naval heroes from all classes, races, genders and NAVFAC and commands possessing authority
backgrounds. and ownership over weapons systems, afloat and
aviation assets such as NAVSEA and NAVAIR.
• Memorialize the process and membership of the
Recommendations committee by either updating the OPNAVINST
Initiate Systematic Review to Identify and Rename 5030.12H, other relevant naming authorities
Navy Assets in Need of Modernization Consistent or by simply crafting an order from the CNO
with Navy Core Values. outlining the expectations for the committee and
1. Review should identify assets honoring those the period of review.
i. Success will be measured when 1)

the Committee is stood up (1-3 months); Topic: Form Management advisory
2) the Committee produces a consolidated groups (MAGs) (5.8)
database or list of Navy asset names
(3-6 Months); 3) when the Committee
provides an overview of the current health
of the Navy’s body of asset names, including PROBLEM STATEMENT
any names which are currently problematic Lack of direct feedback from MAGs or similar groups
and a recommendation on how to upgrade such as employee readiness groups (ERGs) or
them (6-9 months); 4) when current policies/ affinity groups potentially limit I&D efforts and limits
instructions are updated to reflect the opportunities to advise leadership on related diversity
makeup of the Committee and the challenges.
expectations for future responsibilities and
authorities (6-12 months); and 5) When the
CNO and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Recommendations
make asset naming decisions based on the MAGs are informal entities that provide non-binding
current body of Navy asset names and strategic advice to management. The intent is for MAGs
consideration of a broad range of possible to serve as an information resource and feedback
names that reflect diversity and inclusion capability to the Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer or
(6-12 months). designated representative. MAGs will function similar
ii. Following the Committee’s work to create to employee resource groups. The recommendations
a comprehensive list or database, efforts and inputs provided by the various MAGs will be used
must be taken to keep the list up to date. to bolster I&D efforts, improve culture and better
That sustainment review can be ongoing or advise leadership from multiple perspectives.
periodic (yearly or 5-10 years). As the list/
database is a living document, updates
must be made as new names come Supporting Information
online. Updates could be submitted Increased involvement; increased information sharing;
through the OPNAV staff for updating or a leverage trending data
stakeholder from the committee could
be assigned this responsibility as a running
requirement.
While OPNAVINST 5030.12H requires installation
commanders to develop and maintain lists of streets,
facilities and structures named after persons, there
is no additional process set out in the instruction for
consolidated or periodic review of such lists.
Topic: Echelon 2 Commanders Take

deliberate action to showcase and recognize
the Navy’s Diverse Culture and History (5.9)
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Many Navy buildings, such as Navy museums,
headquarters (HQ) buildings, Learning Centers,
etc., have very few images or heritage displays
showcasing accomplishments and contributions of
underrepresented demographics, despite the gains
in diversity and notable achievements in the 20th and
21st centuries.
Recommendations
Echelon 2 Commanders take deliberate action to Topic: Ensure capability to monitor race,
showcase and recognize the Navy’s diverse culture ethnicity and gender of service members subject
and history. In addition, NHHC should reach out to non-judicial punishment actions (5.10)
to non-Navy-run Naval Museums to highlight the
importance of showcasing and recognizing Navy’s
diverse culture and history. PROBLEM STATEMENT
As an additional part of this recommendation, Navy lacks a robust, updated and electronic capability
Navy should review the feasibility to produce a to monitor race, ethnicity and gender of service
documentary on the career and contributions of members subject to NJP actions.
Chaplain Thomas David Parham Jr., who served
from World War II to 1964 and was the first African
American promoted to the rank of Navy Captain. Both Recommendations
the Chaplain Corps and the Navy will benefit from
a well-done documentary on his groundbreaking Recommend Office of the Judge Advocate General
service. It could be a powerful tool for recruiting and (OJAG) track and publish statistics to ensure there
retention, not just among chaplains but for all Navy are no disproportionate impacts to underrepresented
communities. communities regarding similar offenses. Purchase
system to ensure proper tracking. All Navy Message
(ALNAV) 090/20 actions is an interim step in this
Supporting Information process.
For young people that consider service in our Navy,

for Sailors that currently serve, and for our veterans Supporting Information
and the American public, history that is celebrated
and is perennially on display in US Navy museums Analyze applicable data to assess to what extent
and Naval Installations reflects our culture and the racial, ethnic or gender disparities exist. This will lead
value we place on the accomplishments of those who to increased transparency and improved awareness
represent the best in our ranks and our nation. of leadership.
Topic: Evaluate changes to milpersman

1910-138 (minor disciplinary infractions) And
Milpersman 1920-140 (Pattern of misconduct) Allowing a Sailor to
(5.11) transfer to another
unit following
PROBLEM STATEMENT disciplinary action
Under MILPERSMAN 1910-138, members may be provides the member
processed for separation based upon a series of at
least three, but not more than eight, minor violations of an opportunity to
the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), provided reinvigorate morale.
five criteria are met. First, none of the minor violations
could have resulted in a punitive discharge. Second,
the offenses must be documented in the member’s Review ability to assess racial and gender disparities
service record. Third, the offenses have occurred in the Navy’s military justice system.
during the member’s current enlistment. Fourth, the
member must have been disciplined by one NJP. Assess NPC’s ongoing effort to evaluate changes to
Finally, the member must have violated a NAVPERS the MILPERSMAN that would require commands to
1070/613 warning or other form of counseling. report every nonjudicial punishment and summary
Under MILPERSMAN 1910-140, members may court-martial using a NAVPERS 1070/613 form.
be separated when, during the current enlistment, Continue collaboration with OJAG to revise the
they have two or more NJPs, courts-martial or civil Quarterly Criminal Activity Report (QCAR) instruction
conviction (or combination thereof). Members may to require General Court Martial Convening
not be processed under this article unless they have Authorities (GCMCAs) to report significantly more
been given the opportunity to correct their deficiency. information for every summary courts-martial and
Specifically, members may not be processed unless nonjudicial punishment completed in the previous
they violated a NAVPERS 1070/613 or other forms of quarter, including data on the race, ethnicity and
counseling previously mentioned. Following an NJP, gender of every accused (and victim, if applicable).
the current policy does not require the commanding
Evaluate the ability to record NJP and summary
officer to issue a NAVPERS 1070/613 warning or
courts-martial results in the next generation tracking
other form of written counseling. In the case where
system, which is currently under development. This
the command issues a NAVPERS 1070/613 warning
system will not be operational until the end of 2021 or
following a second NJP, the member is given another
the beginning of 2022.
opportunity to correct the deficiency and immediate
processing for pattern of misconduct is inappropriate. Including specific rehabilitation metrics, such as
If the member has less than 180 days of service, an timelines to correct a deficiency and the requirement
entry level separation may be appropriate. to consider the length of time between the initial
counseling and subsequent action to address a
deficiency, provide additional safeguards against
Recommendations personal bias and disparate outcomes. These
measures would allow leadership to consider the
Review MILPERSMAN 1910-140 and 1910-138 for
Sailor as a whole person and more accurately identify
potential updates while benchmarking comparable
potential for future naval service.
service policies for additional recommendations or
best practices. Additionally, the following actions Leverage inter-unit transfers following disciplinary
should be considered and/or continued: actions. Defining specific rehabilitative measures,
in addition to the counseling measures under the
current policy, provides greater opportunity for Topic: Tycoms develop an adjunct recruiter
members to improve their chance of retention program to support outreach and
and assists leadership in facilitating rehabilitation. awareness in underrepresented communities
Allowing a Sailor to transfer to another unit following in direct support of NRC (5.12)
a disciplinary action provides the member an
opportunity to reinvigorate morale, transform
problematic behaviors and places an additional PROBLEM STATEMENT
safeguard against disparate treatment. This added To prevail in conflict, we need a Navy that draws on the
measure can more clearly establish that despite diverse resources, skills and talents of all our people.
attempts to rehabilitate the Sailor, further effort is In order to recruit the best and brightest among us, we
unlikely to succeed. need to attract talent from all educational institutions
Improve coordination with the Command Resiliency around the country. Earlier this year, the Surface
Teams (CRT). Coordination with the CRTs may Force partnered with NRC to pilot a new program
improve retention and reduce the potential for to attract and recruit talented candidates of diverse
disparate treatment of Sailors from suspect classes backgrounds for the Navy officer corps. The purpose
and diverse backgrounds. CRT members can of this program was to help educate diverse applicants
participate in rehabilitation in a number of ways, such on all aspects of the Navy, especially highlighting
as providing input on behalf of a Sailor during the NJP unique experiences and career opportunities.
and Administrative Separation (ADSEP) processes,
as well as providing services to mentor Sailors with
problematic behaviors or histories of misconduct. Recommendations
This would allow for a representative outside of the Recommend other TYCOMs adopt this model specially
Sailor’s chain of command to ensure the Sailor has targeting junior officers and enlisted members on
adequate support during the rehabilitation process shore duty to support NRC efforts in attracting diverse
and adds an additional layer to identify processing applicants. Once selected for the program, NRC can
that may be motivated by personal bias. provide tailored training highlighting key outreach efforts
to support the overall recruiting mission. Members
will be required to support a NTAG at least quarterly,
Supporting Information sharing opportunities and focus on key contact points
Trending data; Rehabilitation metrics; NJP Data; in their specific communities. This could include
Impacts of policy updates; and Impacts of inter-unit visits to local centers of education, Middle Schools,
transfers following disciplinary actions High Schools and Colleges/Universities. Example: A
flight instructor could fly cross country to a specific
location and coordinate with the local NTAG to raise
awareness of opportunities in Naval Aviation. Due
consideration should be given to providing a stipend
per engagement. Upon successful completion of the
program (approx. two years), a service record entry
will be made and we will explore members receiving
a board stamp indicating “DIVERSITY ADJUNCT
RECRUITER” for all future boards.
Topic: Leverage flag management

tracker (5.13)
The Flag Wardroom consists of over 250 active and

reserve officers O-7 through O-10. Although, Flag
Matters does an exceptional job tracking and detailing
officers for key and competitive assignments, specific
management and awareness of underrepresented
demographics can be left to specific community
planning. In an effort to increase awareness of talent,
timing and career implications, TF1N recommends
that Flag Matters produce a detailed matrix to provide
senior leaders a snapshot of key milestones and
timelines across the entirety of junior Flag Officers in
O-7 and O-8 billets.
Topic: Improve faculty diversity within
graduate and pme institutions (NWC and
Naval Post-graduate school NPS) (5.15)
Topic: Leverage AI to minimize bias
in selection board precesses (5.14)
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Improve faculty diversity within graduate and PME
PROBLEM STATEMENT institutions (NWC and NPS) to better reflect the
Leverage the use of AI and Machine Learning diversity of the nation. Diversity across faculty
solutions, combined with training and leadership provides all students a unique opportunity to grow and
development, to mitigate human biases. These learn from different perspectives in an environment
systemic and unintended biases are the primary that’s representative of the Sailors we lead and the
hurdle for building a diverse and inclusive culture and nation we serve.
optimizing performance of its officers and teams.
Recommendations
Recommendations Take deliberate steps to recruit, retain and promote
Pilot the use of AI/Machine Learning to support the diverse faculty and senior administrators at our
centralized selection process. graduate and PME institutions.
Supporting information Supporting information

Demographic data, Trending data, Promotion A more diverse faculty provides additional role
Statistics models and creates a more engaging environment
for students. Deliberate recruiting actions open the
aperture and increase awareness of opportunities for
those in academia to serve our nation and build future
leaders.
Topic: Establish Unit-level coe award to

incentivize excellence in coe initiatives
and programs (5.16) Unit culture has
a direct impact
PROBLEM STATEMENT on readiness
Unit culture has a direct impact on readiness and
mission accomplishment. Recognition is an important and mission
part of acknowledging exemplars of the culture
we want units to develop and foster. Currently,
accomplishment.
there isn’t an award that celebrates units that have
fully embraced the COE ideals and displayed the
Signature Behaviors necessary for Navy units to
optimize warfighting performance.
Topic: Designate an advisor in opnav n17
for women’s policy issues informed by a
Recommendations mag (5.17)
Develop a unit-level award (either stand-alone, or as
part of Retention Golden Anchor Award or Battle E
Award) to incentivize unit adoption and success in PROBLEM STATEMENT
COE programs. The criteria will be compiled from all
areas that support and develop a strong Navy culture. Given the previous disestablishment of the Office
Nomination packages will require quantitative and of Women’s Policy, there was significant feedback
qualitative data to support submissions as well as during focus groups and listening sessions that Navy
examples that show a strong and inclusive culture at lacked an identifiable focus point for issues affecting
work. the service of women in the Navy.
Supporting information Recommendations

Data that will support a unit’s award package will Recommend designating an advisor in OPNAV N17
include but not be limited to: Sailor re-enlistment and for Women’s Policy issues as part of the I&D branch.
officer retention rates, favorable command climate/ That advisor would receive input from a MAG ideally
culture surveys, outstanding community engagement reflecting the diversity present in our Navy to ensure
and outreach, limited NJPs, examples of diverse and proper representation.
inclusive daily organizational practices, examples of
a strong bystander intervention culture, examples of
mentorship for all Sailors, examples of respect for all Supporting information
members of the team and outstanding performance Develop a draft charter for the MAG within 90 days
on unit-level mission critical evaluations. to CNP. Once designated, the MAG could look at
issues such as uniform apparel, footwear, grooming
standards, parenting policy and other miscellaneous
recommendations.
nutritional experts is needed to combat diet-related

Topic: Review Health and Health- disparities in the Force.
care disparities (5.18)
PROBLEM STATEMENT Strengthening the

Racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care
nation’s workforce by
services are well documented, and their eradication improving cultural
is one of the prime targets of Healthy People 2020. competency and
Healthy People 2020 defines a health disparity as a,
“particular type of health difference that is closely increasing diversity is
linked with social, economic, and/or environmental essential in meeting the
disadvantage”. Health disparities adversely affect
groups of people who have systematically experienced
health and service needs
greater obstacles to health based on their racial or of communities of color.
ethnic group, religion, socioeconomic status, gender,
age, mental health, geographic location, sexual
orientation or gender identity, cognitive, sensory, or
physical disability or other characteristics historically Recommendations
linked to discrimination or exclusion.” Develop multidisciplinary Health Disparity workgroup
and board which will be responsible for:
Research confirms that health disparities exist. 1. Developing a framework for action.
However, a full understanding of the antecedents 2. Identify and monitor metrics and indicators of
of healthcare disparities impacting Navy personnel health equity.
are not well known. The key to reducing inequities
3. Establish best practice approaches to reduce
in healthcare rest with our ability to dismantle and
health disparities and achieve health equity
neutralize systems, processes and policies that
capacity to implement, evaluate and sustain
initiate and sustain inequities and improve the
programs & policies that promote health equity
diversity of the health care workforce. Additionally,
there are diet-related disparities that impact Sailor 4. Support training and professional development
physical and mental wellness, health and the ability to to address health disparities and culturally
deploy. These disparities are defined as differences in competent care
dietary intake, dietary behaviors and dietary patterns 5. Serve as a proactive vs reactive feeder board for
in different segments of the population, resulting often addressing issues that impact health equity
in poorer dietary quality and inferior health outcomes
6. Fully Implement Culturally and Linguistically
for certain groups that can provide unequal burden
Appropriate Services and Education for
in terms of disease incidence, mortality, survival
Healthcare Providers
and even quality of life. Factors that contribute to
diet-related disparities among Sailor populations 7. Promote Organizational Collaborations to
are complex and include individual, environmental, Exchange Beneficial Knowledge and Resources.
social, cultural and behavioral attributes. Therefore, 8. Recruit, Promote and Retain a Diverse Healthcare
a cultural shift towards primary prevention to address Staff
these factors and expand the influence of the
9. Conduct research on the impact of health
patient outcomes. Putting aside issues of equity and

fairness for the moment, at least four reasons can be
put forth for attaining greater diversity in the health
care workforce: (1) advancing cultural competency,
(2) increasing access to high-quality health care
services, (3) strengthening medical research, and
(4) ensuring optimal management of the health care
system.
Strengthening the nation’s workforce by improving
cultural competency and increasing diversity is
essential in meeting the health and service needs of
communities of color.
disparities associated with the following areas: We need to build on momentum of TF1N:
• Inflammatory hair disorders, i.e., PFB / traction Ensure that I&D actions are pervasive in working
alopecia groups, habitual in nature and forces a positive
• Racial Trauma assessment /treatment and training culture shift.
for Mental Health/Behavioral Health providers • Seek and support non-traditional service
• Sickle cell accession screening and treatment experiences to bring in fresh perspectives, more
diverse skillsets and backgrounds into the Navy’s
• Body fat standards (age, gender and race)
most senior ranks and in its mid-level civilian
• Variation in resignation and accession standards leaders.
for officer/enlisted and reservist
• Ensure that people of all races have equal access
• Prevention and Wellness (Obesity on Periodic to promotional opportunities in the Navy as
Health Assessment (PHA)), Muscular skeletal well as training and educational opportunities,
injuries focusing on objective skill and performance
• Nutrition and diet criteria and removing inherent biases where
possible.
• Access to Infertility service
• Similar to OPNAV N17 for military, establish
• Pain management
a dedicated cadre of personnel charged with
• Service members and Limited Duty (LIMDU) / proactively analyzing the health and demographics
transition between DOD and the Department of of the civilian cadre leveraging the holistic
Veterans Affairs (VA) approach of closely tracking and monitoring the
• Rank and ageism demographics of the civilian workforce, not just
within select commands, but across the Navy
10. Identify and develop a separate plan of action for where minority representation, particularly in the
primary prevention to enhance wellness in the more senior ranks, remains a shortcoming.
force, which goes beyond disease management
and focuses on human performance. • Ensure the strategic messaging and imperative for
I&D has broad distribution, clear accountability,
and aligned incentives to the overall Navy COE.
I&D efforts contribute to a ready and relevant
healthcare workforce, a more welcoming and
supportive environment for patients, and better
Topic: Institutionalize NJOC as a MAG for

the chief of naval personnel (5.19)
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Currently, the Navy does not have a coherent
feedback loop to gather recommendations and
suggestions from JOs. JOs make up just over 75%
of the commissioned officer corps. NJOC was built
(by JOs) based on a model organization in the Public
Health Service. Its mission is to establish three
things concurrently: a robust peer-to-peer network
to leverage junior officer insights, a pipeline to align
input with stakeholder requirements and a culture Topic: Establish ongoing partnership with
that prepares junior leaders for future responsibilities. civilian counterparts to ensure integrated
NJOC conducted initial projects for both ONR and sustained navy i&D approach (5.20)
(working with NavalX) and for OPNAV N1 as part of
TF1N.
Our DON civilian workforce of over 220,000 stands
with our uniformed Sailors day after day ensuring our
Recommendations Navy Team is ready to successfully execute missions.
While our civilian teammates are present today in
Establish a formal relationship (through a charter) with
ongoing listening sessions and were clearly impacted
OPNAV N1/CNP
by the incidents early this summer, the majority of
our recommendations are focused on our uniformed
personnel.
We realize that culture and people are inextricably
As JOs feel more connected and included, we should
linked and in order to get after some of the unique
see increased manning and performance due to
issues across our Navy affecting our civilian
increased feelings of inclusion and increased morale.
teammates, DON should consider standing up a
We should also see increased JO retention and
civilian SES-led Task Force as a follow-on action to
decreased unplanned loss rates.
analyze ongoing concerns not captured in the TF1N
review and to ensure continued progress towards an
inclusive Navy Total Force. Clearly, recommendations
that improve culture and connectedness will also
recommendations that improve the integrated environment in which our
improve culture and civilians work and interact with uniformed personnel
connectedness will also as they provide continuity in support of Navy
readiness.
improve the integrated Below is a list of recommendations captured in the
environments in which course of TF1N efforts which can be incorporated
our civilians work. as part of future follow-on efforts to further support
NAVADMIN 051/20, Navy’s I&D goals.
The following TF1N recommendations will enhance culture and directly impact our
civilian teammates:
• Updating Core Values by adding “and Respect”
• Continuing Listening Sessions
• Designate an advisor in OPNAV N17 for Women’s Policy issues informed by a MAG
• Restarting NLDF briefs
• Formalizing I&D training throughout a Sailor’s career
• Mentoring Pilot Program with SES/General Schedule (GS) civilians
• Enhancing STEM Outreach in K-12
• Developing partnerships with HBCUs/MSIs
• Countering Hate Speech
• Updating CNO’s professional reading list
• Sourcing a Special Assistant for Diversity at NPC
• Establishing MAGs
• Improving Faculty Diversity at Naval PME Institutions
Leverage an integrated approach to improving I&D in policy issues, recognizing and including both
military and civilian acculturation: uniformed personnel and civilians in awards and
• To ensure alignment and consistency of our Navy perspectives and sitting on civilian hiring and
culture, provide new civilian employees with promotion panels.
Navy acculturation training and awareness of the • Seek out a variety of speakers who can give
Navy I&D strategy. new perspectives to the workforce and engage
• Train Sailors and civilians on the important leaders in real conversations that challenge and
distinctions between EO and diversity. Many uncover underlying assumptions and beliefs.
civilians will be familiar with EO as complying with • Develop consistent methods and measures
legal requirements to ensure equality based on to assess diversity and inclusion in a unit (e.g.
protected classes, but it will be equally important Division, Branch and Team) that includes both
to tie ongoing Navy I&D efforts as a strategic military and civilians over an extended period
warfighting readiness imperative across the of time to track what I&D initiatives are working
board to ensure impactful approaches toward and found to be more effective at improving
our Navy culture. recruiting, retention and promotions and overall
• Provide tailored and more in-depth training for organizational command climate and long-term
supervisors and leaders of military and civilian performance.
staff to help navigate potentially complex
and ambiguous “gray area” conversations
and provide education on the nuances of
military and civilian policies such as military
fitness reports and civilian performance
reviews and bonuses, administrating legal and
The recommendations below are being developed in
WAY FORWARD support of this ongoing effort:

• Transition TF1N LOEs as supporting Lines of
Operation (LOOs) under COE LOE #4 (Inclusion
& Diversity)
Next Steps • Research models, approaches and best practices
TF1N was founded during a time of national crisis and to potentially link TF1N findings and current I&D
has emphasized Navy’s expanding efforts to invest Navy initiatives to identify data-driven solutions to
in I&D-related efforts. In doing so, we increase the command climate issues
propensity of members of diverse ages, genders,
• Explore transition of Sailor 2025 into an enduring
and ethnicities entering and continuing service as
People and Culture Strategy which will serve as
members of our One Navy Team. TF1N provided
an umbrella for all I&D-related efforts within the
an opportunity to focus organized resources and
Navy
amplify diverse perspectives to develop strategies
to address systemic inequities within the Navy. To
ensure TF1N recommendations are executed and
enduring initiatives are reassessed and updated
continuously, stakeholders who led the development
of the TF1N LOEs must continue to lead with We will be able to
accountability and measure the success of selected
TF1N recommendations from this report.
succeed and, truly,
Navy I&D efforts will continue to focus, not only on
be more lethal and
demographics, but also assessments to barriers
to inclusion that affect our Sailors. Additionally,
ready if all sailors
while a focus has been made on diverse and believe they are
intersecting identities via TF1N recommendations,
that recognition alone is not sufficient to improve
important to the
readiness or effectiveness. Moving forward, as the team’s success.
Navy implements these recommendations and
evaluates success, we must continue to analyze
our environment and develop new I&D-related
reform measures that adapt to ever-changing shifts
in culture. We will be able to succeed and, truly, be COE Campaign Plan, Primary Prevention
more lethal and ready if all Sailors believe they are Strategy and TF1N LOEs
important to the team’s success.
The COE is a Navy-wide approach, led by the Fleet
As we transition to sustain the TF1N framework, (USFF, CPF, CNE/CNA), to achieve warfighting
leaders will continuously analyze our Navy systems, excellence by fostering mental, physical, spiritual and
climate and culture to ensure differences are valued emotional toughness; promoting organizational trust
and that diversity of thought within the organization and transparency; and ensuring connectedness to
is promoted. The newly embedded relationship every Sailor, civilian and family member throughout
between TF1N and the COE Campaign Plan will their Navy journey.
support the organization in institutionalizing I&D and
COE enhances Navy’s focus from primarily response
further accelerating COE efforts.
(secondary and tertiary prevention) to include
primary prevention using a public health model
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approach. Integrated within each of the COE LOEs to be tracked across a Sailor’s career lifecycle to
we utilize tools for prevention-driven work, including better institutionalize I&D within the Navy at every
leveraging data analytics, utilizing a behavior learning level. As we progress in our efforts, there are gaps in
continuum, and implementing evidence-based and knowledge we need to fill in order to more effectively
evidence-informed programs, policies, practices, illuminate incidences of bias and discrimination that
and processes. The proactive, preventive focus may be impacting the accession and retention of our
includes a shift in our messaging to focus not only on Sailors.
the mitigation and reduction of destructive behaviors, One of the largest blind spots in data collection relates
but also the promotion and reinforcement of positive, to a Sailor’s educational opportunities and whether
desired, Signature Behaviors that our Sailors and they are granted access to support that empowers
leaders are expected to emulate. them in our inclusive and diverse Navy. Tracking take
These efforts facilitate the achievement of the COE’s rates and evaluating course completion serve as good
core themes of Toughness, Trust and Connectedness indicators of our culture, but they do not provide the
and ultimate prevention outcomes of more resilient qualitative information about why individuals are not
Sailors, reduced unplanned losses, enhanced team accessing via certain pipelines in the first place, and
performance and a more lethal workforce. this is a gap where Navy can grow its data knowledge
and develop follow-on recommendations.
Ongoing Data Gathering

Our people are the center of everything we do.
Moving forward, the data we collect will continue
Closing
Early in our nation’s history we adopted the motto, “E Pluribus Unum” or “Out of Many, One.” It was fitting then,
and the sentiment still rings true today. Our nation of over 330 million individuals is made up of a multitude of
races, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more. And we value them all. Why? Because that’s
what right looks like, and that’s what we teach our young people.
In our Navy, like society, I&D must never become an afterthought. It’s true to who we are. With all of our ills,
injustices, and sometimes broken promises. We will still rise and stand shoulder to shoulder against any foe,
knowing we will win. We will win because of our shared beliefs and common ideas – an oath to protect and
defend the constitution of the United States of America against all enemies foreign and domestic. A shared
belief that we are all created equal and that we are better together. A shared belief in innovation, toughness and
adaptability. A shared belief so strong that we are willing to give our lives for the freedoms and rights of future
generations.
This TF1N journey has been one of discovery, self-reflection and sometimes unspoken truths. Though humbling
and disappointing at times, it has been a genuine and determined effort to make our Navy Team better. In
our listening sessions, the conversations always centered on six key themes: respect, empathy, skepticism,
training, accountability and the silence of leadership. In those sessions, we found pain, truth, unity, friends and
our shipmates. We also found who we could ultimately become for the good of our Navy and our nation.
Our recommendations have been well vetted, key initiatives red-teamed and the temporal aspect of when to act
considered. We concluded that to do nothing is unacceptable. The recommendations might not all be right, but
they are recommendations, nonetheless. Recommendations were developed that recognize some systemic
inequalities and offer solutions to help our Navy become a more lethal and well-connected warfighting force.
Well-connected in a sense that we know who we are and who is standing next to us in war and in peace. Yes, we
know our shipmates…we see them, we hear them, we trust them and we respect them.
Accountability for the TF1N effort will be key and rest with all of us, from E-1 through O-10 and contractor
through SES. Ultimately, the specific actions, metrics and outcomes will be tracked and monitored via the COE
Campaign Plan and briefed to the COE Governance Board to ensure enduring support for years to come. The
inclusion in the COE campaign plan is truly the key to effecting enduring change and long-term sustainability.
As the Director and Senior Enlisted Advisor of TF1N, we envision three things for our Navy Team going forward:
1. A renewed sense of who we are as a people, as shipmates and as a Navy.
2. A profound understanding of the word “respect.” Respect for self, for service and our fellow shipmates.
3. Action that improves readiness across the force while unleashing the full potential, talents and skills of all
who serve. We owe that to the scores of young people raising their hands each day, making a choice and
following a call to serve.
Finally, when it comes to inclusion and diversity we can choose to be either committed or involved. We choose
commitment.
H.L. PHillips A. Holsey

Way Forward / 5
Task Force One Navy

RESPECT
HONOR COURAGE
COMMITMENT
OUR NAVY TEAM - NAVIGATING a Course TO TRUE NORTH
APPENDICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appendix A: NAVADMIN 254/19
Appendix B: TF1N Charter
Appendix C: Department of Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion (DBDI) Charter
Appendix D: Necessary Conversations Guide 2.1
Appendix E: TF1N and Intermediate Flag and Executive Leadership Course of 25 Nov
2020
Appendix F: Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) After Action Report of 5 Oct 2020
Appendix G: Current State Statistics
Appendix H: Secretary of Defense Memorandum of 1

9 Jun 2020
Appendix I: Secretary of Defense Memorandum of 14 Jul 2020
Appendix J: NAVADMIN 247/20
Appendix K: BUPERNOTE 1401 of 9 Sep 2020
Appendix L: Secretary of Defense Memorandum of 16 Jul 2020
Appendix M: NAVADMIN 203/20
Appendix N: Secretary of Defense Memorandum of 31 Aug 2020
Appendix O: I&D Goals and Objectives Glossy (Screen Shot Cover with Link to Doc)
Appendix P: NAVADMIN 051/20
Appendix Q: USFFC RMG 051941ZOCT20 - UPDATE TO NAVSUP P-487 (EXTENT OF SHIPBOARD

BARBER SERVICE GUIDANCE)
Appendix R: NAVADMIN 025/20
Appendix S: DBDI Executive Summary
Appendix T: NAVADMIN 188/20

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RMKS/1. Mission one for every Sailor, active and reserve, uniformed and
civilian, is the operational readiness of todays Navy. That means being
ready both in our personal and professional lives. And part of that
readiness, as members of the profession of arms, is holding ourselves to high
ideals of integrity and service.
2. Sailors are our asymmetric advantage in a complex and changing

environment. Optimizing our Navy teams performance requires us all to drive
toward a Culture of Excellence, a culture focused on the high ideals espoused
in our Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. In order to more
effectively recruit, develop, manage, reward, and retain the forces of
tomorrow, aiming to simply avoid doing the wrong thing is too low a bar; we
must actively pursue that which is right. When Sailors feel included,
respected, and empowered, they will be more ready to win wars, deter
aggression and maintain freedom of the seas.
3. This is not a tagline. This is a call to action, and we must begin

today.
4. To reach this vision of cultural excellence, the Navy must evolve beyond
simply responding to incidents after they occur.
Reactive strategies demand large amounts of our collective time and effort to
target a relatively small population. Instead, we must proactively prevent
incidents from occurring in the first place. We are hard at work developing
the necessary guidance and tools to do so.
a. Soon, you will receive the following:

(1) Communication guides for senior and deckplate leaders to further
explain our way ahead.
(2) Information on upcoming pilot programs designed to empower unit-
level commanders and their Command Resilience Teams to make data-driven
decisions to get to the left of destructive behaviors.
5. Over the last 6 months, we have been reviewing, simplifying and aligning
our policies and programs that are duplicative or ineffective. Before we ask
you to do anything different, we will leverage this simplification to give
deckplate leaders time back for training, qualifications, education, and
everything else that promotes combat readiness. We will continue to seek
your feedback on these efforts.
6. Navy senior leaders, myself especially, are listening. We are committed

to promoting your success. You will soon see a follow-up 12 Star message
from our Fleet Commanders, highlighting our unified commitment to signature
behaviors.
7. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,

whichever occurs first.
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RMKS/1. The Navy Leader Development Framework (NLDF) 3.0 outlines how the
U.S. Navy will develop leaders who demonstrate operational excellence
(competence), high ideals of integrity and service (character) at every level
of seniority, all the while expanding and enhancing trust and confidence
(connections). This NAVADMIN provides direction for implementation of
reference (a) and cancels previous guidance in reference (b).
2. Renewed Great Power Competition requires we accelerate our leader

development efforts. Community leads, listed below, will update their
strategies and continuums to develop leaders up to the Command Senior
Enlisted Leader (CSEL) and major command levels.
Each community lead will brief their leader development continuum to the
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) or Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO)
semi-annually.
3. After 2 years of implementing the Leader Development Framework, there are

many best practices to discuss and share. The Naval War College (NWC), with
the assistance of the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC), will
continue to support community leads and develop and maintain a strategy for
Navy-wide leader development beyond major command, with support from Flag
Matters (N00F). The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) will
maintain a strategy for CSEL development, with support from NWC. The 21st
Century Sailor Office (OPNAV N17), the lead for Inclusion and Diversity (I
and D), will provide I and D core competencies and goals and objectives,
which are required to be incorporated into all leader development strategies.
4. Holistically, NLDF briefings will facilitate frank conversations between

community leads and Navy leadership on how the latest in decision science and
team development is employed across all three leader development lanes
outlined in reference (a) and below. NLDF community briefs should
incorporate the following to demonstrate progress in achieving both a Culture
of Excellence and leader development outcomes:
a. Competence: Producing operational experts
(1) Community leader development strategy
(2) Officer, enlisted and civilian leadership development continuum
(3) Use of assessments to gauge leader development continuum
(4) Community initiatives and way ahead
(5) Efforts to integrate decision science into leader development
b. Character: Espousing our Core Values of Honor, Courage and
Commitment
(1) Initiatives that demonstrate infusion of character building
throughout a Sailors career progression
(2) A focus on how inclusive leaders build better teams and make
better decisions
(3) Pursuits to develop ethical leaders
c. Connection: Develop levels of common understanding and a sense of
identity and belonging for team members
(1) Community-specific I and D goals and objectives
(2) Community demographic data: composition by rank, trends,
promotion stats, career milestones and retention
(3) Community best practices and challenges
(4) Coaching, mentoring and advocacy efforts. Activities which also
drive competence and character, and ultimately, higher team performance
(5) Efforts to integrate human factors, primary prevention and
Command Resilience Team fundamentals into leader development
(6) Talent management efforts to deliberately track and develop high
potential diverse talent, barriers to overcome to retain talent and
initiatives to promote engagement
5. The following are designated community leads:

a. Surface Warfare Community: Commander, Naval Surface Forces
b. Submarine Community: Commander, Naval Submarine Forces
c. Special Warfare Community: Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command
d. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Community: Commander, Navy Expeditionary
Combat Command
e. Aviation Community: Commander, Naval Air Forces
f. Human Resources Community: Senior Human Resources Flag Officer
g. Engineering Duty Officer Community: Commander, Naval Sea Systems
Command
h. Aerospace Duty Officer Community: (AEDO/AMDO/AC URL) Commander,
Naval Air Systems Command
i. Public Affairs Community: Chief of Information
j. Foreign Area Officer Community: Deputy, Chief of Naval Operations
for Operations, Plans, and Strategy (N3/N5)
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k. Information Warfare Community: Commander, Naval Information Forces

l. Medical Community: Surgeon General of the Navy
m. Judge Advocate General Corps: Judge Advocate General of the Navy
n. Supply Corps: Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command
o. Chaplain Corps: Chief of Chaplains
p. Civil Engineering Corps: Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering
Command
q. Reserve Component: Chief of Navy Reserve (N095)
6. The Leader Development Continuum Council (LDCC) for the Navy, led by the
President NWC, is an excellent forum to hold energized discussions on leader
development. The LDCC meets on a monthly basis and provides an opportunity
for community leads to share best practices and provide feedback on proposed
leader development strategies and programs.
7. Points of contact:
a. Leader Development Framework: Dean Margaret Klein (RADM (Ret.)),
College of Leadership and Ethics, Naval War College, (401) 841-3665/DSN 664,
or margaret.klein(at)usnwc.edu
b. Culture of Excellence: RDML Philip Sobeck, Director, 21st Century
Sailor Office, at (703) 604-6340/DSN 664, or philip.e.sobeck(at)navy.mil
8. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled,

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Necessary Conversations Guide

APPENDIX F: 2.1
Oct 23, 2020

Necessary Conversations 2.1
***This leadership listening manual is for guided discussions NOT training***
On June 30, 2020, the Chief of Naval Operations issued NAVADMIN 188/20 encouraging every Navy
leader to start a dialogue on race relations and have open and honest conversations at each command. In
addition to these conversations, over the last three months Task Force One Navy (TF1N) has engaged in
listening sessions across the force. Thus far, forty-three themes and several recommendations have emerged
to help remove barriers to help improve readiness, equality, inclusion and diversity in our ranks. We heard
our shipmates say things like:
“I have learned more in the past 30 minutes listening to you than I have in years. I have very little
experience with this…”
“Female racks at sea, some women do not have an opportunity to go to sea because there are no racks
available, so their career is impacted. There is a whole section at PERS that their only job is finding
female racks at sea, that is not an issue for men.”
“I have a biracial son, and my son's dad is black. I'm 30 minutes from Brunswick, so everything's on the
news from George Floyd and Breonna [Taylor]. My son very randomly said one day while he's doing
some schoolwork – “Mom, I don't want to die.” He's nine! So, I asked, “why would you say that?” He
said, “because people with dark skin get murdered...” And that opened up conversations I never
thought that I would have that type of talk with him…”
“I went to the deckplates to engage with the Sailors and check on them, but the feedback I received was
disappointment that the CO and XO didn’t have the same immediate response. I got with my CO/XO
and had a conversation and they went and talked with Sailors together. I felt that maybe me and my
CO/XO didn’t perceive the situation the same way, so our responses were different.”
As highlighted above, discussing inequalities can be difficult, but these conversations are necessary to foster
connectedness in our Navy. In order for our teams to heal and build trust, leaders must lead, listen, and
advocate for change. This starts by providing our Sailors and civilians with the environment to openly
communicate with you. The focus should be on listening to hear, to understand, to empathize and to show
respect vice listening to respond. This is hard sometimes, but necessary.
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Tips for Engaging in Necessary Conversations
1. Plan it Out
Start by identifying what’s really happening. Know that barriers exist and be an active listener to all
perspectives. Before you begin the conversation, consider the following:
What journey did your Sailors walk that led to their beliefs?
What journey did I walk that shaped my beliefs?
Identify if, and understand why, your own beliefs may make you feel uncomfortable with this topic.
The goal is not to solve all the issues right then and there, but to listen without endorsement or
judgment, and open the lines of communication in support of your Sailors. Consider leveraging experts
at your command (Wardroom, CPO Mess, CRT, Chaplain, CMEO, trained facilitators, DRC, JAG etc.)
2. Create a Comfortable Environment

Make time in the schedule to allow personnel to attend but make the conversation attendance
voluntary. When possible, you want to select a place where people can feel relaxed and be willing to
share. This can apply as much to the physical location as to the make-up of the group. Be cognizant of
the level of openness junior Sailors might feel in a large discussion with their chain of command present,
as opposed to a smaller group led by an LPO, for instance.
3. Be Authentic
Communicate that these can be difficult conversations, but they are important and need to take place.
Acknowledge your own limitations and possible lack of understanding of the experiences of others. Set
the tone by conveying how much you value them and appreciate their willingness to share their stories
and experiences with the team.
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4. Set Some Guidelines

Make sure the group knows that participation is voluntary and everyone who joins is allowed to voice
their own perspective. Establish some ground rules up front that should be agreed upon by the group
such as “Everyone will be respectful of one another’s point of view” or “Everyone is allowed to speak
openly without interruption when it is their turn.” Ask that the group allow others to speak so that no
one person dominates the conversation. Stress that the goal is to listen and hear each other.
5. Be Okay with Silence
Some groups will begin talking right away. Others will need some time to feel comfortable and think
about what they want to say. Be okay with the silence for a time but set the tone as a leader. Feel free
to share a relevant personal experience, or one of a shipmate (without divulging any confidences) to
open the flow of conversation. If they don’t begin speaking after a while, ask another question and wait.
Someone will begin speaking. When the conversation winds down and no one else is speaking be sure
to ask if anyone else has anything to say and wait to see if anyone responds. Remind the group that
there are alternative ways to voice their concerns, i.e. CO Suggestion box, email and chain of command.
6. Keep the Discussion on Topic / Avoid Side Bar Conversations
If side bar conversations become a problem, tell the participants that it is difficult for you to focus on the
speaker that has the floor with the other conversations taking place. Also let them know that as soon as
the current speaker is finished, they can present what they are discussing to the group for a more
inclusive discussion. If a topic of conversation has gone on too long or gone too far off topic, tell the
group this item is going to be tabled and can be revisited at another time.
7. Continue the Work
Conversations regarding complex issues must be done in a continuous approach. This is not a one and
done. Make a commitment and plan for continued conversations.
8. Other Considerations
While very personal ideas and experiences will be openly shared throughout the conversations, it is
important to remember that all participants must treat one another with dignity and respect.
According to Executive Order “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” of September 22, 2020 and
pursuant to the Equal Opportunity policies of the Navy, race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating in the
federal workplace is prohibited. Keep in mind that the purpose of these conversations is listening and
understanding, and not to provide training.
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Open-Ended Questions to Get the Conversation Started
1. How do you feel about the recent events in our nation?

2. What has been your experience being different and trying to fit in to the group? How can you
be actively against any type of discrimination?
3. What are some actions we as individuals can take?
4. What can you do to support your shipmates? How would you like to be supported?
5. What would you like our Nation, Navy and command to look like going forward?
Going Forward
 Recognize that at this time there is no quick fix. The recent public protests are a catalyst for
leaders to be mindful and listen to the experiences and concerns of their people. Be open to
identifying and addressing anything that can be resolved at the local level.
 Listen to people’s stories who have experienced racism or bias. Actively listen and do not be
defensive.
 Encourage shipmates to continue these conversations on their own. 
 Live the Signature Behaviors. Challenge yourself to act consistent with them in all aspects of
your life, both in private and public. The Signature Behaviors infographic is available at:
https://www.cpf.navy.mil/downloads/2020/02/signature-behaviors.pdf;
https://www.public.navy.mil/usff/Documents/signature-behaviors-f.pdf; or
https://www.c6f.navy.mil/Portals/22/Documents/Signature%20Behaviors_FINAL.pdf.
 Leaders, managers and colleagues, acknowledge the needs of your individual Sailors.
 To our Civilians, Sailor and families, we understand that mental health and the ability to seek
proper care is fundamental to your well-being. If you or a peer is struggling and need
assistance, reach out to these resources:
o For free confidential, non-medical counseling:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling/military-
onesource/free-confidential-face-to-face-non-medical-counseling
o Chaplain support: https://www.navy.mil/local/chaplaincorps/chaplaincare.asp
o Navy Suicide Prevention: https://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-
NPC/support/21st_century_sailor/suicide_prevention/Pages/default.aspx
It is imperative that we draw on the resources, skills, capabilities, and talents of our people, and that we do
not expect everyone to think, act, and look the same. Equally, we must create a culture where everyone
feels they can provide their opinions, and that they are valued for who they are. We must live the
Signature Behaviors we are proud to showcase in the Navy. The first step, however, is having these
conversations with one another.
Active listening, and being open to various perspectives will produce leaders and teams who learn and
adapt to achieve maximum possible warfighting capability, and will achieve and maintain high standards,
better preparing them for combat operations. The Navy must be at its best when the Nation needs it most.
We will deliver this future Navy. We will apply time, effort and resources to grow our Nation’s naval power
and think differently to find every competitive advantage.
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How You May Report Observations and Recommendations
If you have observations and recommendations from your Necessary Conversations that you would like
to share with the CNO’s staff, please e-mail them to Ms. Debbi Rounds ([email protected])
and courtesy copy your Echelon II and/or III commands. We will compile your feedback and forward to
the Center for Naval Analysis for compilation, assessment and ‘red-teaming’ potential solutions. Please
submit your feedback as text (no attachments) with “Necessary Conversations Feedback” in the subject
line.
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Additional Resources
Community Relations Guide
The Community Relations Service (CRS) is a U.S. Department of Justice component created by the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 to help resolve community racial conflict through non-coercive, third party
intervention. CRS is called upon to assist communities to resolve disputes arising from biases of race,
color and national origin. As a result, agency conciliators have developed extensive experience in issues
associated with racial and ethnic conflict. CRS provides a wide range of informal assistance that attempts
to keep communications open among affected parties and to facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution
of racial conflict. Facilitating Community Dialogues on Race is one of the creative ways in which CRS
opens lines of communication and helps the community resolve its own racial problems. Visit:
https://www.justice.gov/archive/crs/pubs/dialogueguide.htm
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APPENDIX G: 2020
25 November 2020
From: Olenda E. Johnson, Ph.D.

U.S. Naval War College
College of Leadership & Ethics
To: RADM Alvin Holsey, Director

Task Force One Navy (TF1N)
Cc: RADM (ret) Peg Klein, Dean

Liz Cavallaro, Ed.D.

Subj: TF1N and IFLEX (Intermediate Flag and Executive) Leadership Course
BLUF: IFLEX provided a unique opportunity to allocate focused time with 31 senior naval
leaders engaging on TF1N issues and outcomes; garnering collective commitment to,
and accountability for, an issue of critical importance to the Navy.
1. The U.S. Naval War College (USNWC), College of Leadership and Ethics (CLE), hosted the
Intermediate Flag and Executive Leadership Course (IFLEX) 2-6 November 2020. Participants
included 24 RADMs, 5 DoN SESs, 1 USMC MajGen, and 1 Royal Navy, RADM.
2. The VCNO directed that the course focus on developing knowledge and tools to employ
learning organization principles (e.g., appreciating context, disrupting assumptions, applying
new thinking) to accelerate Navy outcomes. CLE facilitators leveraged VCNO’s direction to
apply learning organization principles to TF1N and gather collective inputs from 31 senior
naval leaders.
3. Six teams focused on specific TF1N Focus Areas:

– Talent Management
– Training & Education
– Judicial/Non-Judicial Processes
– Promotion/Advancement
– Partnerships with HBCUs, MSIs, Affinity Groups
– Leader Development
4. Small group and collective discussions yielded rich conversations that: (1) elicited deep-level
thinking around systems that influence TF1N's outcomes; (2) identified and challenged
underlying assumptions, and (3) generated key questions and ideas to shape Navy equality
efforts going forward.
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Inclusion and Diversity Council

APPENDIX H: After-Action Report of 5 Oct 20
05 October 2020
Subj: CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS’ INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COUNCIL

AFTER ACTION REPORT
1. The Vice Chief of Naval Operations’ (VCNO) Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Council (IDC) met on 30
September 2020. The IDC is a semi-annual meeting that coordinates and aligns Navy policies and
programs to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals, while improving operational
performance. Attendance included the CNO, Fleet Commanders, and NR or their reps, CNP, Systems
Commands, Type Commands and Community Leads.
2. I&D Core Competencies:

Dr. Milam presented the Enlisted and Officer Core Competencies as developed by Dr. Renée
Yuengling for outcome-based I&D Training. Dr. Milam also presented the initial training syllabus for
Echelon 2 and Community Lead I&D Practitioners. Currently, Task Force One Navy (TF1N) is
examining Navy I&D Training, and next steps include a gap analysis to incorporate the new
competencies, overall recommendations and an implementation plan to be approved at the next IDC. Of
note, civilian I&D core competencies are being considered by the Civilian Advisory Board. Several
members of the council expressed deep concerns with having separate I&D core competencies for officers
and enlisted sailors. Much discussion was had on the Executive Order delivered 22 September and its
effects on training Navy-wide. Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Secretary of the Navy
(SECNAV) guidance cascading from this Executive Order will follow shortly.
(comment): RADM Joanna Nunan, USCG CG-1, mentioned a similar Coast Guard initiative to write an
I&D aspect into each of their 28 leadership competencies organized around their four tenets of Leading
Self, Leading Others, Leading Units, and Leading the Organization.
3. Dr. Francis Frei Presentation on How to Build and Rebuild Trust:

https://www.ted.com/talks/frances_frei_how_to_build_and_rebuild_trust
4. Task Force One Navy (TF1N) Update:

In regard to George Floyd and the following events, RADM Holsey stated that racism is a safety
issue; it’s not about race, gender, or sexual orientation, it’s about readiness – “If I’m thinking more about
how I will get home safely, what am I forgetting about when I am conducting maintenance?”
Capitalizing on Dr. Frei’s Ted Talk, he stated that leadership is founded on four key things: Empathy,
Compassion, Development, and Promise, and how TF1N is an acceleration tool for Culture of Excellence
(COE) lines of effort (LOEs) #4 (effects-based I&D) and #5 (Governance).
TF1N is in alignment with OSD, which initially provided 78 recommendations with 15 being
approved and 3 already implemented: Standard database tracking for diversity metrics, creating a standard
organizational chart for I&D, and launching a mobile app for submitting equal opportunity complaints.
After TF1N provides their final report in December 2020, these continued efforts will shift to N17 to
further institutionalize their findings through COE LOEs #4 and #5.
During the latest Navy Flag Officer & Senior Executive Service (NFOSES) symposium,
SECNAV said the topic of racism comes down to one word: “Respect.” During the TF1N Listening
Sessions, the topic of respect came up frequently; all things start with respect – respect for yourself,
respect for shipmates, respect for others, and respect for society. It was brought to the council to add “and
Respect” to Navy’s Core Values.
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RMKS/1. In line with reference (a), this NAVADMIN cancels reference (b). As
part of reference (a), the Secretary of Defense has prohibited the use of
official photographs for all officer promotion selection boards and selection
board processes pertaining to assignment, training, education and command.
2. The Officer Career Progression Branch (PERS-8) has complied with

reference (a) beginning on 31 August 2020. A future change to reference (c),
will reflect the elimination of the display of the officer photograph (Field
Code 2) as outlined above.
3. The requirement to maintain an officer photograph in the official service

record will continue to exist in line with reference (d). The point of
contact for photo submission to Official Military Personnel File is Records
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Secretary of the Navy state that our number one mission is to provide combat-
ready naval forces able to deter conflict or, if necessary, prevail in
combat. In order to ensure our forces are ready, these references highlight
the importance of unit cohesion and note that flags are powerful symbols.
The flags we fly must accord with the military imperatives of good order and
discipline, treating all our people with dignity and respect, and rejecting
divisive symbols. Paragraph 2 below quotes reference (a).
2. Consequently, in addition to the American flag, Service members and

civilian employees are authorized to display or depict representational flags
that promote unity and esprit de corps, including:
a. Flags of U.S. States and Territories and the District of Columbia; b.
Military Service flags; c. Flag or General Officer flags; d. Presidentially-
appointed, Senate-confirmed civilian flags; e. Senior Executive Service (SES)
and Military Department-specific SES flags; f. The POW/MIA flag; g. Flags of
other countries, for which the United States is an ally or partner, or for
official protocol purposes; h. Flags of organizations in which the United
States is a member (e.g., NATO) i. Ceremonial, command, unit, or branch flags
or guidons. This guidance applies to public displays or depictions of flags
by Service members and civilian employees in all Department of Defense work

places, common access areas, and public areas, including, but not limited to:
a. Office buildings, facilities, naval vessels, aircraft, government
vehicles, hangars, garages, ready rooms, conference rooms, individual
offices, cubicles, storage rooms, tool and equipment rooms, workshops, break
rooms, kitchens /galleys, recreational areas, commissaries, Navy and Marine
Corps and Army and Air Force exchanges, and heads/latrines/restrooms -
including property and buildings off installation leased by the Department;
b. Sensitive compartmented information facilities and other secure
facilities; c. Open-bay barracks, berthing areas, and common areas of
barracks and bachelor quarters; d. School houses and training facilities; e.
All spaces or items in public or plain view, such as the outside areas of any
Department of Defense buildings and government-operated or public-private
venture housing (e.g., parking lots, yards, gazebos, or porches).
3. I expect all Commanders to exercise their authority in a way that

maintains unit cohesion and good order and discipline, while respecting the
rights of Sailors and civilian employees. To aid Commanders in balancing
these considerations as they implement the references, Commanders should
consult a judge advocate or legal counsel.
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APPENDIx P:
Appendix X: Secretary of Defense Memorandum - August 31, 2020
Memorandum of 31 Aug 2020
NAVADMIN 051/20, Navy Inclusion

APPENDIx Q: and Diversity Policy Update
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FRAMEWORK VERSION 3.0. REF F IS NAVY CIVILIAN WORKFORCE FRAMEWORK VERSION
1.0. REF G IS CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE NAVADMIN 254/19. REF H IS CULTURE OF
EXCELLENCE BOARD OF GOVERNANCE CHARTER.
REF I IS OPNAVINST 5354.1G, NAVY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTRUCTION. REF J IS
OPNAVINST 5300.13, NAVY SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE MANUAL.
REF K IS LAYING THE KEEL. REF L IS DODD 1020.02E, DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT AND
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE DOD. REF M IS SECNAVINST 1610.2A, DEPARTMENT OF
NAVY HAZING POLICY. REF N IS DEPARTMENT OF NAVY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
STRATEGIC ROADMAP. REF O IS SECNAVINST 5402.31A, MANAGEMENT OF DON PROGRAM
FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND MINORITY SERVING
INSTITUTIONS.
REF P IS NAVADMIN 025/20, RE-ESTABLISHING NAVY LEADER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
BRIEFS. REF Q IS THE 12-STAR MESSAGE: PROMULGATION OF SIGNATURE BEHAVIORS OF
THE 21ST CENTURY SAILOR NAVY CORE VALUES, NAVY ETHOS, AND CORE ATTRIBUTES IN
ACTION, VERSION 2.0.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN revises the 2012 Navy Diversity Policy Coordination
instruction, reference (a), and incorporates the Office of Inclusion and
Diversity under the Twenty First Century Sailor Office (OPNAV N17).
Inclusion and Diversity is a line of effort in the Chief of Naval Operations
Culture of Excellence (COE) Campaign, which empowers the Navy to achieve
warfighting excellence by fostering psychological, physical and emotional
toughness. Ensuring inclusion and connectedness among every Sailor, family
member and Navy civilian promotes organizational trust and transparency
throughout their Navy journey. Every Active and Reserve Sailor and civilian
brings a unique set of skills to our team. Actively seeking out and
leveraging these skills is key to reaching our maximum warfighting potential.
2. This new approach operationalizes the guidance in references (b) through

(q) by promulgating specific roles and responsibilities and including
Inclusion and Diversity as a line of effort within the COE Campaign Plan.
Without inclusion, diverse perspectives can lead to friction/conflict in
thoughts and opinions. All perspectives must be actively included to harness
the creative power of diversity, accelerating our Navys warfighting
advantage.
3. Inclusion and Diversity Goals

a. Goal 1: Institutionalize Inclusion and Diversity across our Navy.
b. Goal 2: Attract and recruit the best talent from our diverse nation to
cultivate a high-performing and innovative workforce.
c. Goal 3: Develop and retain Sailors and Navy civilians by ensuring an
inclusive culture across our workforce.
4. Requirements
a. MyNavy HR Health of the Force Report: OPNAV N1 will provide COE
progress made during the previous calendar year to leaders throughout the
Navy no later than 15 March of each year.
b. Inclusion and Diversity Senior Leader Engagement Calendar:
Describes key engagement events, participation objectives and assigns a key
leader for Navy representation at each event. OPNAV
N17 will promulgate no later than 1 October of each year.
c. Inclusion and Diversity Engagement Resource Plan: OPNAV N17 will
consolidate local Inclusion and Diversity engagement inputs from Echelon II
and Community Leads to coordinate efforts, minimize redundancy and optimize
Inclusion and Diversity funding efforts.
Community leads are defined in reference (p).
d. Inclusion and Diversity Council: Semi-annual Inclusion and Diversity
Council replaces the Strategic Workforce Council and is comprised of senior
Navy leaders and key workforce stakeholders chaired by the Vice Chief of
Naval Operations (VCNO) to coordinate, align and make decisions regarding
Navy Inclusion and Diversity programs and policies.
e. Semi-annual COE Governance Board (GB): Four-Star GB coordinates and
aligns Navy policies and programs to promote excellence, team cohesion,
personal accountability and promulgation of the Navys warrior ethos.
f. COE Executive Steering Council (ESC): Flag/SES-level body with
representatives from Fleet and select Echelon II commands. The COE ESC
convenes as required to provide direction to the Culture of Excellence
Working Group (COE WG) in the development and execution of the COE Campaign
Plan.
g. Bi-Weekly COE WG: Composed of key decision-makers from across MyNavy
HR and the Navy to provide subject matter expertise and input to the
development of the COE as it matures to become a Fleet-led, Navy-wide
approach.
h. Inclusion and Diversity Practitioners Sync: The Inclusion and
Diversity Practitioners for the Echelon II commanders and Community Leads
will assess Inclusion and Diversity strategy, align Fleet Inclusion and
Diversity efforts, update and develop strategy and education and share
community best practices. The Inclusion and Diversity Practitioners Sync
convenes under COE WG governance.
5. Roles and Responsibilities

a. Chief of Naval Operations
(1) Chair the COE Governance Board.
(2) Convene Navy Leader Development Framework (NLDF) briefings with
TYCOM/Community Leaders per reference (p).
(3) Conduct key engagements in support of the Inclusion and Diversity
Senior Leader Engagement Calendar.
b. Vice Chief of Naval Operations
(1) Convene NLDF briefings with TYCOM/Community Leaders per reference
(p).
(2) Chair the Inclusion and Diversity Council.
c. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCNO) for Manpower, Personnel,
Training and Education (MPT&E)
(1) Serve as Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer.
(2) Plan and execute the Inclusion and Diversity Officer.
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(3) Attend NLDF briefings with CNO and VCNO.

(4) Conduct key engagements in support of the Inclusion and Diversity Senior
Leader Engagement Calendar.
(5) Develop and implement policies that position the Navy as the Service and
employer of choice.
d. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
(1) Advise senior leaders and Navy Chief Inclusion and Diversity
Officer on status, progress and any barriers regarding Navy programs to
recruit and retain top talent.
e. OPNAV N17
(1) Serve as senior Inclusion and Diversity advisor to CNO, VCNO,
DCNO (MPT&E), the COE GB, the Civilian Advisory Board and the Inclusion and
Diversity Council.
(2) Leverage data analytics, the behavior learning continuum and
policies, programs, practices and processes to enhance culture and force
readiness.
(3) Develop, maintain and update the Navys COE strategic guidance.
(4) Evaluate and assess the Navys Inclusion and Diversity policy and
program.
(5) Collaborate with affinity groups, associations and families to
improve Navy retention rates.
(6) Collaborate with training and education stakeholders to ensure
Navy curricula includes relevant Inclusion and Diversity core competencies
and objectives.
(7) In accordance with reference (o), represent DCNO (MPT&E) as the
Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving
Institutions Administering Office.
(8) Define and develop Inclusion and Diversity content for MyNavy HR
Career Development Symposium (CDS) events.
(9) Develop and distribute COE performance metrics to appropriate
Navy leaders for use during NLDF briefings.
f. Echelon II Commanders and Community Leads
(1) Designate an Inclusion and Diversity Practitioner in writing to
function as the primary Inclusion and Diversity advisor and representative to
both the Inclusion and Diversity Practitioners Sync and COE WG. Designees
shall be in the paygrade of E-7 and above or GS-12 and above.
(2) Community Leader coordinate Inclusion and Diversity updates
during NLDF briefs using COE performance data provided by OPNAV N17.
(3) Develop and implement quarterly community-centric Inclusion and
Diversity Engagement and Resource Plan and submit to OPNAV N17 for
consolidation and optimization of resources.
(4) Participate in the Inclusion and Diversity Council.
(5) Oversee subordinate commands for implementation of Navys
Inclusion and Diversity Goals and Objectives and associated policies.
g. Naval Education and Training Command
(1) Develop and implement Navys Inclusion and Diversity training and
education strategy from entry to executive levels in accordance with the
Officer and Enlisted Leader Development Paths outlined in the Navy Leader
Development Framework version 3.0.
(2) Review course curricula through the Human Performance
Requirements Review process to ensure incorporation of relevant Inclusion and
Diversity content.
h. Naval Service Training Command
(1) Pursue opportunities to strengthen the Naval Reserve Officers

Training Corps program on college campuses.
i. Navy Recruiting Command
(1) Plan and execute the Navys marketing and advertising activities
incorporating Inclusion and Diversity Goals and Objectives.
(2) Execute outreach events to pursue and maintain positive
relationships with external affinity groups.
(3) Investigate and present to OPNAV N17 updated recruiting plans to
influence diversity in accessions.
j. Navy Personnel Command
(1) Include Inclusion and Diversity learning topics in the MyNavy HR
CDS.
(2) Provide funding and coordinate registration for Sailors to attend
key affinity group national conferences.
k. Command Triads
(1) Enhance team performance by deliberately inclusive command
environment and climate that deliberately leverages diverse perspectives in
decision making.
(2) Share Inclusion and Diversity best practices and lessons learned
with immediate superior in command for Community Leads to incorporate into
NLDF briefings.
6. For questions concerning Navys updated Inclusion and Diversity policy,

contact the OPNAV N17 Office of Inclusion and Diversity at
ALTN_USN_INCLUSION_AND_DIVERSITY(at)navy.mil.
7. To view the U.S. Navy Inclusion and Diversity Goals and Objectives
strategic communications product and toolkit, go to MyNavy Portal (MNP) at
https://my.navy.mil/quick-links.html. From there, click on the NPC link,
then go to Support & Services at the top, then select 21st Century Sailor
from the left sidebar.
Click Inclusion & Diversity on the left sidebar then click below to Resources
and Links. These products further explain the Inclusion and Diversity goals
listed below in paragraph 3, supplement this NAVADMIN to facilitate command-
level discussions and further support integration of Inclusion and Diversity
in education, training and signature behaviors.

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BARBER SERVICE AND PROVIDES STANDARDS WHICH ALL QUALIFIED BARBERS
AND NON-QUALIFIED BARBER PERSONNEL WILL FOLLOW WHEN PROVIDING
HAIRCARE SERVICES TO CREW MEMBERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES
ARE IN EFFECT UPON RECEIPT OF THIS MESSAGE. THE NEXT REVISION TO THE
P-487 WILL MODIFY THIS PARAGRAPH TO REFLECT THE CHANGES.
2. SANITATION. ALL SANITATION INSTRUCTIONS, REQUIREMENTS, AND PRACTICES
DEFINED IN NAVMED P-5010-2 SHALL BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES BY ANY
QUALIFIED BARBER OR ANY NON QUALIFIED BARBER PERSONNEL UTILIZING THE
SHIPS BARBERSHOP TO PROVIDE HAIRCARE SERVICE. THIS MUST BE
STRICTLY ADHERED TO, WITHOUT EXCEPTION. A COPY OF THE NAVMED P-5010-2
SANITATION INSTRUCTION MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE BARBERSHOP.
A. ALL PERSONNEL UTILIZING THE BARBERSHOP TO PROVIDE SERVICE MUST
OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT MEDICAL SCREENING CERTIFICATE FROM THE
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT AND A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE WILL BE DISPLAYED ON
THE BARBER STATION AT ALL TIMES.
3. REGULAR BARBERSHOP SERVICES. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, BARBERSHOP
SERVICES INCLUDE ONLY THE MILITARY REGULATION HAIRCUT PROVIDED BY A
QUALIFIED BARBER (MEMBER HOLDS AN NEC OR HAS COMPLETED APPLICABLE PQS).
A. ALL BARBERS UTILIZING THE BARBERSHOP FOR REGULAR SERVICES MUST BE
CURRENT IN PQS AND HAVE COMPLETED THE BARBER PORTION OF NAVEDTRA 43239
(PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR SHIP'S SERVICEMAN), SECTIONS 103 -
BARBER FUNDAMENTALS AND 302 - SHIPBOARD BARBER.
4. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. THE COMMANDING OFFICER SHALL AUTHORIZE THE USE
OF THE BARBERSHOP BY OTHER CREW MEMBERS, WHO ARE NON-QUALIFIED
BARBERS, DURING UNDERWAY PERIODS FOR ADDITIONAL HAIR CARE SERVICES SUCH
AS FEMALE HAIR STYLING, BRAIDING, ETC., THAT ARE NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE
DURING REGULAR HOURS. THE SUPPLY OFFICER WILL SET THE BUSINESS HOURS
AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE BARBERSHOP MAY BE USED. THE NAVY WILL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS;
THE SERVICE WILL BE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CREW MEMBER AND THE
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Navy Inclusion and Diversity

APPENDIx S: Goals and Objectives
https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/inclusion/Documents/Updated%20Glossy.pdf
NAVADMIN 188/20, Navy Inclusion

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REF B IS NAVADMIN 051/20 NAVY INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY POLICY UPDATE.
REF C IS SECDEF MEMORANDUM ACTIONS FOR IMPROVING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
REF D IS 12-STAR MESSAGE PROMULGATION OF SIGNATURE BEHAVIORS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
SAILOR
NAVY CORE VALUES, NAVY ETHOS, AND CORE ATTRIBUTES IN ACTION, VERSION 2.0//
SUBJ/NAVY INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY (CORRECTED COPY)//
RMKS/1. I hope you have had the opportunity to view my second video, It Starts
with Us, encouraging a
dialogue about race relations and inclusion within the Navy. We have been work-
ing to build a better
Navy through the Culture of Excellence approach announced in references (a) and
(b). One very
important aspect of this approach is recognizing that we come from all walks of
life, with different and
valuable experiences and perspectives. Our differences make our Navy, our con-
nection to each other
and our families and communities even stronger.
2. Our efforts are taking us in the right direction, but clearly not enough has
been done to face the
challenges of today. Three weeks ago, I asked you to listen. Now, I am strongly
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encouraging every Navy

leader uniform and civilian, active and reserve - to start a dialogue at each of
your commands. As a
Navy, we must seize this opportunity to engage in conversations about race rela-
tions and inclusion
within our force. Now is the time to have open and honest conversations across
our Navy. We need to
identify what is really happening, understand where barriers exist and listen to
all perspectives on how
we can bring our unique skillsets together to tackle these issues. This is not
the problem of one group of
people. This is our Navy, and we need a greater understanding of the experiences
that make us One
Navy Team and build trust and connection in our teams.
3. In addition to these conversations at every command and at every level, we

are standing up Task
Force (TF) One Navy reflecting the diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, age, and
ranks from across our
Navy to identify barriers and corrective actions to eliminate inequalities be-
tween groups of people. TF
One Navy will leverage outreach focus groups from both within and outside the
Navy representing
diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, age, and rank to ensure a diversity of ex-
perience and perspectives.
Additionally, in line with reference (c), the Secretary of Defense is setting up
a Department of Defense
(DoD) Board on Diversity and Inclusion to address DoD-wide issues of diversity,
equity, inclusion and
belonging within the DoD. While we have been committed to Inclusion and Diversi-
ty for many years,
current events shine a light on the need for us to do more and to do it more
quickly.
4. At the command level, we need to:

a. Start a dialogue with your superiors, peers and teams and listen to their
personal stories and
experiences. If we have not directly experienced racism, sexism, ageism, or oth-
er forms of
discrimination, it is often difficult to realize they exist.
However, they do exist in our Navy and country, and it is our responsibility to
eliminate them.
b. Keep the conversation going. Practice inclusion every day by integrating
Sailor and civilian
perspectives in early stages of problem-solving and idea generation. In each
meeting you have and
problem you tackle, include all perspectives to gather varied points of view that
will help you make the
best decision.
c. Leverage your Command Resilience Team to understand what is happening in

your command.
Look at your most recent command climate assessment with fresh eyes. Surveys may
show you some of
the problem areas in your command that you can address in your conversations.
d. Advocate and model the leadership style that motivates people to speak
up, be empathetic
listeners, stand up for each other, learn and grow. Ensure doors are open for
conversations and
opportunities are available for professional development throughout the command.
e. Share lessons learned and best practices on leveraging diverse popula-
tions with your or your upper
echelons designated Inclusion and Diversity Representative.
f. Increase your knowledge and awareness of Inclusion and Diversity Heritage
Celebrations and
Special Observances by supporting programs, exhibits, publications and participa-
tion in community
military and civilian sponsored events throughout the year.
5. I need every Sailor to:

a. Speak up and share your experiences about what you and your families are
feeling, what you think
the major issues are and how you would fix it if you were in charge. Identify ar-
eas where there are
barriers to certain groups of people in the Navy feeling like they truly belong
on the team. Have pride in
being an integral part of the greatest Navy in the world and have confidence that
we will continue to
lead on issues that impact all of us.
b. Be an ally for those who do not feel like they can speak up.
Listen to and understand others lived experiences and recognize that your per-
spective is one of many
valuable perspectives.
c. Live the Signature Behaviors 24/7/365 delineated in reference (d). These
behaviors include:
(1) Treat every person with respect.
(2) Take responsibility for my actions.
(3) Hold others accountable for their actions.
(4) Intervene when necessary.
(5) Be a leader and encourage leadership in others.
(6) Grow personally and professionally every day.
(7) Embrace the diversity of ideas, experiences and backgrounds of in-
dividuals.
(8) Uphold the highest degree of integrity in professional and personal
life.
(9) Exercise discipline in conduct and performance.
(10) Contribute to team success through actions and attitude.
6. As Sailors, and as a Navy, we cannot tolerate racism or discrimination of any

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kind. We must listen to

each other, understand the perspectives of others and identify and eliminate in-
dividual and systemic
racism and discrimination within our force.
We must live the Signature Behaviors and the first step is having conversations
with one another,
controlling what you and I can control and make recommendations to leadership on
other changes to
help effect positive change.
7. The following resources are available to assist:

a. I&D goals and objectives available at
https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/inclusion/Documents/Updated%20Glossy
.pdf
b. Commanders I&D toolkit: Commanders Toolkit is available under the Inclu-
sions and Diversity tab
at:
https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/inclusion/Pages/default.aspx
c. DEOMI Implicit Bias Training
https://www.deocs.net/public/A2S-4_1/Inclusion/documents/Implicit-
Bias-5June2020-SS.pdf
d. DEOMI Assessment to Solutions (A2S) provides helpful information, vid-
eos, tools and resources
(presentations on implicit bias, inclusion and diversity at work, racist behav-
iors and prevention
strategies) at https://www.deocs.net.
e. The Signature Behaviors infographic is available at:
https://www.cpf.navy.mil/downloads/2020/02/signature-behaviors.pdf
https://www.public.navy.mil/usff/Documents/signature-behaviors-f.pdf
https://www.c6f.navy.mil/Portals/22/Documents/Signature%20Behaviors_
FINAL.pdf
f. It Starts With Us video is available at https://www.dvidshub.net/vid-
eo/757420/starts-with-us
8. Released by Admiral Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations.//
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APPENDIx U: Abbreviations & Acronyms

ADE: Authoritative Data Environment Appropriate Services
ADSEP: Administrative Separation CMC: Command Master Chief
AI: Artificial Intelligence CNIC: Commander, Navy Installations
ALNAV: All Navy message Command
AMPHIB: Amphibious COA: Course of Action
ANSO: Association of Naval Services COB: Chief of the Boat
Officers CONUS: Continental United States
ASN (M&RA): Assistant Secretary of the COPR: Commissioned Officer
Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Promotion Report
ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational CNA: Center for Naval Analyses
Aptitude Battery CNE/CNA: Commander, Naval Forces
AVRC: Armed Services Vocational Europe/Commander, Naval Forces Africa
Aptitude Battery Validation Review CNO: Chief of Naval Operations
Committee
CNP: Chief of Naval Personnel
BCA: Body Composition Assessment
CNR: Chief of the Navy Reserve
BCAP: Battalion Commander
Assessment Program COE: Culture of Excellence
BCNR: Board for the Correction of CPF: Commander, United States Pacific
Naval Records Fleet
BDCP: Baccalaureate Degree CRS: Congressional Research Service
Completion Program CRT: Command Resiliency Teams
BNR: By-Name Request CRUDES: Cruiser-Destroyer
BOOST: Broadened Opportunity for DBDI: Department of Defense Board on
Officer Selection and Training Diversity and Inclusion
BUPERS: Bureau of Naval Personnel DDWG: Defense Diversity Working
BUPERSNOTE: Bureau of Naval Group
Personnel Note DEP: Delayed Entry Program
CAB: Civilian Advisory Board DNS: Director, Navy Staff
CETARS: Corporate Enterprise Training DOD: Department of Defense
Activity Resource Systems DODI: Department of Defense
CIN: Course Identification Number Instruction
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations DON: Department of the Navy
CGO: Candidate Guidance Office DOR: Drop on Request
CLAS: Culturally and Linguistically DTG: Date Time Group
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ECM: Enlisted Community Manager LNO: Liaison Officer

EDAC: Executive Diversity Advisory LOE: Line of Effort
Council LOO: Line of Operation
EO: Equal Opportunity M&A: Marketing & Advertising
EOD: Explosive Ordnance Disposal MAG: Management Advisory Group
ERG: Employee Readiness Group MCPO: Master Chief Petty Officer
FITREP: Fitness Report MCPON: Master Chief Petty Officer of
GAO: Government Accountability Office the Navy
GCMCA: General Court Martial MEPS: Military Entrance Processing
Convening Authorities Station
GPA: Grade Point Average MHS: Military Health System
GS: General Schedule MIDN: Midshipman
GSI: Guardian Spirit Initiative MILPERSMAN: Naval Military Personnel
HBCU: Historically Black Colleges and Manual
Universities MOA: Memorandum of Agreement
HQ: Headquarters MOE: Measures of Effectiveness
HR: Human Resources MOP: Measures of Performance
I&D: Inclusion and Diversity MOU: Memorandum of Understanding
IDP: Individual Development Plan MSC: Military Sealift Command
IFLEX: Intermediate Flag and Executive MSI: Minority Serving Institution
IG: Inspector General MSISR: Minority Serving Institution
IOM: Institute of Medicine Scholarship Reservation
ISIC: Immediate Superior in Command NAMA: United States Naval Academy
Minority Association
ISPP: In-Service Procurement Program
NAPS: Naval Academy Preparatory
JAG: Judge Advocate General School
JAMRS: Joint Advertising Marketing NAVADMIN: Naval Administrative
Research and Studies Message
JDTA: Job Duty Task Analysis NAVAIR: Naval Air Systems Command
JER: Joint Ethics Regulations NAVFAC: Naval Facilities Engineering
JO: Junior Officer Systems Command
JOIN: Jobs in the Navy NAVSEA: Naval Sea Systems
LIMDU: Limited Duty Command
NAVSUP: Naval Supply Systems
Command OCM: Officer Community Manager

NCG: Necessary Conversations Guide OCONUS: Outside Continental United
NCLASP: Navy Command Leadership States
Assessment and Selection Program OCS: Officer Candidate School
NDAA: National Defense Authorization ODS: Officer Development School
Act OJAG: Office of the Judge Advocate
NEC: Navy Enlisted Classification General
NETC: Naval Education and Training OJT: On-the-Job Training
Command ONR: Office of Naval Research
NHHC: Naval History and Heritage OPT: Operational Planning Team
Command
OSD: Office of the Secretary of Defense
NJOC: Naval Junior Officer Counsel
P2P: Performance to Plan
NJP: Non-Judicial Punishment
PA: Public Affairs
NLDF: Navy Leader Development
Framework PET: Performance Evaluation
Transformation
NLEC: Naval Leadership and Ethics
Center PFB: Pseudo Folliculitis Barbae
NNOA: National Naval Officers PHA: Periodic Health Assessment
Association PME: Professional Military Education
NPC: Navy Personnel Command POCR: Probationary Officer
NPS: Naval Post-Graduate School Continuation and Redesignation
NRC: Navy Recruiting Command PQS: Personnel Qualification Standard
NROTC: Naval Reserve Officer Training PRIDE: Personalized Recruitment
Corps Immediate Delayed Entry System
NSIPS: Navy Standard Integrated PRT: Physical Readiness Test
Personnel System PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
NSTC: Naval Service Training QA: Quality Assurance
Command QCAR: Quarterly Criminal Activity
NSW: Naval Special Warfare Report
NTAG: Navy Talent Acquisition Group QOL: Quality of Life
NWC: Naval War College RC: Reserve Component
OAR: Officer Aptitude Rating Rec: Recommendation
OCHR: Office of Civilian Human RL: Restricted Line
Resources ROP: Record of Proceedings
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RS: Retail Specialist (Personnel and Readiness)

RTC: Recruit Training Command Great USFFC: United States Fleet Forces
Lakes Command
RTM: Rate Training Manual USMC: United States Marine Corps
SA: Self-Awareness USN: United States Navy
SASHA: Sailors Against Sexual USNA: United States Naval Academy
Harassment and Assault VA: Department of Veterans Affairs
SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test VCNO: Vice Chief of Naval
SECDEF: Secretary of Defense Operations
SECNAV: Secretary of the Navy
SES: Senior Executive Service
SJA: Staff Judge Advocate
SME: Subject Matter Expert
SSLA: Sea Service Leadership
Association
STA-21: Seaman to Admiral Program
STEM: Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics
SWO: Surface Warfare Officer
TACAIR: Tactical Air
TAD/TDY: Temporary Assigned Duty/
Temporary Duty
TAG: Trusted Advisory Group
TF1N: Task Force One Navy
TM: Talent Management
TWI: Training With Industry
TYCOM: Type Commanders
UCMJ: Uniform Code of Military Justice
URL: Unrestricted Line
US: United States
USC: United States Code
USCG: United States Coast Guard
USD (P&R): Under Secretary of Defense

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Way Forward / 5

Task Force One Navy

OUR NAVY TEAM - NAVIGATING a Course TO TRUE NORTH

Structure and Process.................................................................................................................... 18

Council in September 2020 (Appendix H).

TF1N was organized around four different Lines of Effort

LOE #2: Talent Management/Retention, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) –

LOE #4: Innovation and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

In addition, TF1N leadership conducted numerous program reviews and deep

From July to December 2020, TF1N accomplished the following:

Current State compared to 2018 U.S. Census population data, our

Way Forward • Research models, approaches and best

I pledge to advocate for and acknowledge all lived

TF1N PLEDGE experiences and intersectional identities of every Sailor in

As the Director and Senior Enlisted Advisor of TF1N,

1) A renewed sense of who we are as a people, as

2) A profound understanding of the word “respect.”

3) Action that improves readiness across the force

Finally, when it comes to inclusion and diversity

H.L. PHILLIPS A. HOLSEY

From July to December 2020, TF1N, in concert

• Matters surrounding gender minorities

Demographics (2018 Census) OFFICER / ENLISTED TRENDING

Female: 51% 20% / 20% /

Accession Demographic Data

Diversity in Officer Career Progression

Demographics (2018 Census) Officer Accessions (%)

STRUCTURE AND PROCESS

Figure 2 - TF1N Table of Organization

LOE #3: Professional Development (NETC / NSTC)

Develop a PA campaign Leverage public announcement/messaging military/civilian Increased visibility and

LOE #5: Additional Recommendations

funding) to execute or modify current NROTC (officer) or projection (enlisted).

Establish Our Navy Oversight Program (1.11)

Figure 3 - NROTC Accession Model

- Contribution to enabling inclusive • Review and develop a timelier (and potentially

Review Promotion and Advancement Processes.

O-4, In-Zone URL, FY-08 to Fy-20

590 824 305 29 77 504 10,606 12,935 1,133 14,068

431 600 225 23 59 350 8,201 9,889 790 10,679

O-5, In-Zone URL, FY-08 to Fy-20

395 514 185 19 41 248 6,424 7,826 351 8,177

220 337 110 11 20 178 4,640 5,516 236 5,752

O-6, In-Zone URL, FY-08 to Fy-20

185 240 102 13 12 141 4,304 4,997 129 5,126

86 111 40 5 4 66 2,246 2,558 71 2,629

anticipated developmental acumen of the Navy’s desire to find talent.

Figure 4 - SA and Behavioral Assessments Continuum Example

selection of MIDN candidates as well as In coordination with Naval Supply Systems

African American Hispanic (non-White) Native American

Efforts to increase outreach and

The following section contains miscellaneous I&D-

demographic data, note best practices and

Topic: Establish Pilot Mentoring Topic: Establish a Student Exchange

i. Success will be measured when 1)

Topic: Echelon 2 Commanders Take

For young people that consider service in our Navy,

Topic: Evaluate changes to milpersman

Topic: Leverage flag management