Department of Defense Equity Action Plan

In January 2021, the Department of Defense (DoD) took steps to immediately implement President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, by conducting an equity assessment to identify potential barriers that underserved communities and individuals face regarding Federal programs. The enclosed responds to EO 13985, which requires Federal agencies to produce an equity action plan.