Recently uncovered documents from the United States Naval Academy have revealed that the military branch based out of Annapolis, Maryland has rolled out a "Diversity Peer Educator (DPE) Program," which serves to "create an inclusive environment that fosters dignity and respect throughout the Brigade."
Substack CDR Salamander published the details of the new program via a memo that was released on February 16 by the Department of the Navy’s Office of the Commandant of Midshipmen. The statement read, "The DPE Program exists to create an inclusive environment that fosters dignity and respect throughout the Brigade by equipping midshipmen to lead across cultures in support of the USNA Mission and guidance."
A DPE is described as "Midshipmen who have attended DPE Education, completed all DPE qualification requirements including Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) and who are designated in writing by the DPE Program Manager."