According to the DEOCS interpretation, which group reports the organization as inclusive at a higher rate?

• A. Officers
• B. Enlisted
• C. Both groups report the same level
• D. Neither group reports inclusivity

Answer: (A)

In DEOCS interpretation, officers report the organization as inclusive at a higher rate than enlisted. This often happens because officers are in leadership roles with more visibility into inclusion initiatives, greater access to information, and more opportunities to participate in formal training and programs aimed at fostering inclusion. Their leadership position can also shape how they perceive and report climate, sometimes making them more confident that inclusive practices are present.

Enlisted personnel experience daily interactions at the point of gravity—on the front lines of unit culture—and may encounter bias or exclusion more directly. They may also feel less able to report issues or doubt that their concerns will lead to meaningful change, leading to a comparatively lower perception of inclusivity. The difference in reporting highlights a potential perception gap within the organization that can signal where further outreach, communications, and improvements are needed.

So, the best answer reflects the common DEOCS pattern where officers see the climate as more inclusive than enlisted.