The Department of Defense (DoD) has proposed a new collection of information aimed at understanding and improving the recruitment, retention, and promotion of Hispanic service members. This proposal is part of a study required by the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act to address underrepresentation issues. The DoD has contracted with CNA and Florida International University to conduct focus groups and surveys to gather relevant data and insights. Public comments on this proposal are invited until February 18, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The military wants to learn more about why there aren't enough Hispanic people joining, staying, or getting promoted. They plan to ask people questions and think about the answers to find out why, but some details about their plan are not very clear.