New DoD Diversity Initiatives

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 10:03:41 -0400

I think there are some great initiatives in the article that would benefit both women and men, and moms and dads. In my opinion, it shows leadership is supportive of initiatives to improve family life in general. Are there other areas/initiatives that should be considered? Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member, CDR Private RallyPoint Member

'Force of future' to reward talent, diversity, motherhood

A package of detailed proposals for reshaping military and defense civilian pays, promotions and quality of life are wide ranging, innovative and many will be controversial.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Aug 15 at 2015 11:25 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:25:59 -0400

Here are some thoughts. With our current demographics, do we actually have enough people to support some of these?

"One initiative would require that 25 percent of members on selection and promotion boards be women or minorities. "

For SNCO boards it is 2 Chiefs and a Col per board, so at least at least one would be a minority or woman.

"Another initiative would allow services to establish “technical career tracks” for up to five officer and enlisted job specialties, recognizing that some members with critical skills don’t want command or to supervise others, and yet should be allow full careers as technical experts. "

Hello, Air Force...can you say Warrant Officers?