To ensure U.S. military personnel, retirees, DoD employees, and dependents are treated with dignity and respect and are afforded equal opportunity in an environment free from prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, or sexual orientation; age and disability (for civilians employees). Additionally, to ensure U.S. Military members are able to report harassment, bullying and hazing without a basis of discrimination.