This consolidation allows one organizational entity to review, coordinate, and provide advice and recommendations across diversity initiatives. As the focal point for diversity initiatives, the DAC serves as a catalyst to ensure a broader and more comprehensive perspective that better reflects Team Coast Guard. Eighteen other Council members are selected to represent a cross-section of occupational levels and include civilians, active duty and reserve officers and enlisted, and auxiliarists.
Members typically serve two year terms and meet on a semi-annual basis.
The Council reviews these issues and provides recommendations to the Commandant. Upon return to their units, members help convey the Commandant's feedback to the field.