Purpose

This regulation establishes Department of the Army (DA) policies, responsibilities, implementing guidance and procedures for administering the Army’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Program in accordance with Federal guidelines.

Applicability. This regulation applies to the Active Army and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. It also applies to those organizations for which the Secretary of the Army is the designated Department of Defense Executive Agent. It does not apply to the Army National Guard, unless specifically made applicable by the Chief, National Guard Bureau. This regulation also applies to all activities of the Army that are financed by appropriated or non-appropriated funds and to all appropriated and non-appropriated fund employees and applicants for employment.