The Pentagon's inaugural National Defense Industrial Plan, released in January 2024, is a response to significant deficiencies in America's military industrial base highlighted by increased munition consumption in global conflicts. Despite acknowledging these issues, the proposed solutions, particularly the push for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, are criticized as ineffective distractions. The report emphasizes recruiting from diverse communities and expanding partnerships with historically black colleges and minority-serving institutions, risking long-term military readiness for what some perceive as bureaucratic hand-wringing.
"The Pentagon's first National Defense Industrial Plan is necessary to address the military industrial base failures revealed by recent conflicts, yet its solutions appear inadequate and misguided."
"The emphasis on DEI within the Pentagon's military industrial planning highlights a troubling distraction from core defense needs, raising concerns about long-term military readiness."
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