Welcome to the website of the Military Leadership Diversity Commission (MLDC).  Under the provisions of The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009, Section 596, Public Law 110-417, Congress established the Department of Defense (DoD) Military Leadership Diversity Commission (MLDC).

This commission will execute a wide-ranging review of the issues regarding diversity in the military services.  The commission, under the provisions of the law and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), will conduct a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of policies that provide opportunities for the promotion and advancement of minority members of the Armed Forces, including minority members who are senior officers.

The Military Leadership Diversity Commission must submit a report to Congress and the President one year after it initiates its appointments.  The report will include the findings and conclusions of the commission; the recommendations of the commission for improving diversity within the Armed Forces; and such other information and recommendations as the commission considers appropriate.