ARMY DIR 2025-01 — Rescission Of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Accessibility Policies And Programs
ARMY DIR 2025-01 governs the rescission of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility policies and programs across Army publications.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2025-01
- Title: RESCISSION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
- Date: 01/24/2025
- Proponent: SECARMY
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2025-01 on armypubs.army.mil
The directive identifies DEI programs as policies and programs implemented directly in response to Executive Order 14035. It requires commanders, directors, and publication proponents to review materials and remove DEI/DEIA content within specified timelines.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Anny, the Army National Guard/Anny National Guard of the United States, the U.S. Anny Reserve, and all Department of the Anny Civilians.
Topics covered
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility policies
- DEI/DEIA material removal
- Executive Order 14035
- Internal policy and training review
- Expedited publication revision
- Directive duration
Questions and answers
What Army publication references are rescinded by ARMY DIR 2025-01?
Effective immediately, all references to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEVDEIA) policies and programs that are prescribed in an Anny Regulation, Anny Directive, and any other Anny publication or memorandum of instruction are rescinded. (paragraph 4)
How does ARMY DIR 2025-01 define DEI programs?
DEI programs and policies are considered policies and programs that were implemented directly in response to Executive Order 14035. (paragraph 4)
What must commanders and directors review under ARMY DIR 2025-01?
Commanders and Directors shall review their internal policies and training material, in coordination with their servicing legal advisor, to comply with this directive. (paragraph 5)
How soon must Army publication proponents review their policies for DEI/DEIA material?
Within 5 days, all proponents of an Army publication will review the policy for which they are the proponent and report to the DAS whether a policy has DEI/DEIA material. (paragraph 5)
How soon must DEI/DEIA material be removed from an Army publication?
If there is DEI/DEIA material, the proponent will initiate an expedited revision and remove the material within 15 days. (paragraph 5)