EO 14185

Restoring America's Fighting Force

National SecurityGovernment ReformEducation

Summary

This executive order directs the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and programs, prohibits the military from promoting certain concepts related to race, sex, and gender ideology, and requires a review of military actions taken in pursuit of DEI initiatives.

Key Points

  • 1Requires abolishment of all DEI offices and related programs within the Department of Defense and Coast Guard within the specified timeframe
  • 2Prohibits the Armed Forces and military educational institutions from promoting 'divisive concepts,' race or sex stereotyping, claims that America's founding documents are racist or sexist, and 'gender ideology'
  • 3Mandates a 90-day internal review documenting all DEI-related actions and instances of race and sex discrimination within the Department of Defense
  • 4Requires military service academies and defense academic institutions to teach that America and its founding documents are 'the most powerful force for good in human history'
  • 5Directs implementation guidance to be issued within 30 days and progress reports within 180 days

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