Office Of The Under Secretary of Defense For Personnel & Readiness

Values

EXCELLENCE

Everything we do must done with quality and value in mind.

PEOPLE-CENTRIC

We must never forget that without people, none of this works. People are the center of gravity and everything we do is aimed to ensure they stay ready, so our nation is not caught trying to get ready for whatever comes next.

INTEGRITY

Our work must be underscored with honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness. We take responsibility and accountability for the good and the bad, whether it is with our teams or with our stakeholders. We do what we say we will.

COLLABORATION

We have several stakeholders both internal and external to the Department. It is imperative that we work together and develop a habit of asking “who else should be at the table?”

RESPECT

We work in a way that is welcoming and inclusive, appreciate what each of us brings to the table, recognize our teammates for their contributions, and treat each other with dignity and respect. This is how we promote a positive work culture where people feel valued and maximize their autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

Purpose – Vision – Mission

PURPOSE

To support and enable the people who serve in defense of our nation. People feel valued and maximize their autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

VISION

A resilient, and ready DoD community.

MISSION

We are on a mission to ensure a strong, adaptable, and ready force supported through exceptional policy, programs, and services.

Priorities

PROMOTE THE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SAFETY OF THE FORCE AND FAMILIES

1. Maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the Military Health System
2. Expand childcare availability and opportunities
3. Increase the number of occupational licensure compacts and expand the number of professions covered by State compacts

CULTIVATE TALENT MANAGEMENT

1. Reimagine the DoD workforce 2. Reform current civilian hiring practices to shorten the average timeline to hire new Department employees
3. Undertake comprehensive reform of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program and ensure proper oversight of the overall program

ADVANCE STRATEGIC READINESS

1. Refine and expand the framework that incorporates strategic readiness implications into Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) resourcing decisions
2. Assess and provide recommendations for readiness measurement and reporting
3. Execute and institutionalize the Strategic Readiness Assessment
4. Institute a Defense training governance process
5. Ensure medical strategic readiness

Values

EXCELLENCE

Everything we do must done with quality and value in mind.

PEOPLE-CENTRIC

We must never forget that without people, none of this works. People are the center of gravity and everything we do is aimed to ensure they stay ready, so our nation is not caught trying to get ready for whatever comes next.

INTEGRITY

Our work must be underscored with honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness. We take responsibility and accountability for the good and the bad, whether it is with our teams or with our stakeholders. We do what we say we will.

COLLABORATION

We have several stakeholders both internal and external to the Department. It is imperative that we work together and develop a habit of asking “who else should be at the table?”

RESPECT

We work in a way that is welcoming and inclusive, appreciate what each of us brings to the table, recognize our teammates for their contributions, and treat each other with dignity and respect. This is how we promote a positive work culture where people feel valued and maximize their autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

Purpose – Vision – Mission

PURPOSE

To support and enable the people who serve in defense of our nation. People feel valued and maximize their autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

VISION

A resilient, and ready DoD community.

MISSION

We are on a mission to ensure a strong, adaptable, and ready force supported through exceptional policy, programs, and services.

Priorities

PROMOTE THE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SAFETY OF THE FORCE AND FAMILIES

1. Maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the Military Health System
2. Expand childcare availability and opportunities
3. Increase the number of occupational licensure compacts and expand the number of professions covered by State compacts

CULTIVATE TALENT MANAGEMENT

1. Reimagine the DoD workforce 2. Reform current civilian hiring practices to shorten the average timeline to hire new Department employees
3. Undertake comprehensive reform of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program and ensure proper oversight of the overall program

ADVANCE STRATEGIC READINESS

1. Refine and expand the framework that incorporates strategic readiness implications into Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) resourcing decisions
2. Assess and provide recommendations for readiness measurement and reporting
3. Execute and institutionalize the Strategic Readiness Assessment
4. Institute a Defense training governance process
5. Ensure medical strategic readiness