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Navy Pride and
Professionalism

Lesson 1.5
Diversity

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Lesson Overview
• In this lesson, you will learn what
diversity is, why it is important to the
Navy, the benefits of and barriers to
diversity, and the relationship of
diversity to Navy Core Values.

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What is Diversity?
• Secretary of the Navy (2007) – “The
term diversity encompasses not only
the traditional categories of race,
religion, age, gender, national origin,
but also all the different characteristics
that enhance the mission readiness of
the Department of the Navy and
strengthen the capabilities of our Total
Force – Sailors, Marines, Government
Civilians, and Contractors.”
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What is Diversity? Cont.
• Navy Personnel Command (NPC) – “All
the different characteristics & attributes
of individual Sailors & civilians which
enhance the mission readiness of the
Navy.”

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Categories of Diversity
• Race/Ethnicity

• Subculture

• Gender

• Geographic Origin

• Religion

• Language
Differences

• National Origin
• Culture

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How does diversity benefit
the Navy?

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Navy Must Recruit From a
More Diverse Population
The American Workforce in the 21st century
70
60

Majority Caucasion

50
40
30
Non-Majority (African
American, Hispanic,
Asian, Other)

20
10
0
2006

2020

2050

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The Navy Must Recruit From a
More Diverse Population Cont.
Navy Demographics 2007
90
80
Majority Caucasion

70
60
50
40

Non-Majority (African
American, Hispanic,
Asian, Other)

30
20
10
0
Total Force

Enlisted
Force

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Officer
Force
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Specific Benefits of
Diversity
• Full utilization of personnel
• Reduced conflict between individuals

• Enhanced work relationships
• Shared organizational vision
• Greater innovation and flexibility
• Improved productivity
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Barriers to Diversity
• Stereotypes
• Prejudice
• Discrimination
– Racism/Sexism
– Religious Discrimination

• Epithets, Slurs, Jokes
• Underutilization
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Discrimination Can Violate
UCMJ and Navy Regulations
• Uniform Code of Military Justice
(UCMJ) Article 117 Provoking Speech
or Gestures
• Navy Regulations Article 1110
Standards of Conduct

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How does diversity reflect
Navy Core Values ?
• Honor
• Courage

• Commitment

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Summary
• Diversity is “all the different
characteristics & attributes of
individual Sailors and civilians which
enhance the readiness of the Navy.”
• Diversity is more than just race and
gender. It includes religion, culture,
language, and much more.
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Summary Cont.
• Diversity has many benefits for the
Navy
• Barriers to diversity, such as
stereotypes, prejudice, racism, sexism,
and discrimination exist and need to be
overcome

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Summary Cont.
• Diversity is not just a good idea. It is
required by regulation and by Navy
Core Values.

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