Restoring Merit in the Military Act mandates merit-based decisions in military personnel actions and prohibits racial considerations.
The Restoring Merit in the Military Act ensures that all Department of Defense military personnel actions, including accessions, promotions, assignments, and training, are based solely on individual merit, fitness, capability, and performance. It prohibits the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in any military personnel action. An exception allows for specific, unconventional missions in foreign countries where demographic factors may optimize mission success, subject to combatant commander approval and reporting requirements.
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