submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report indicating the number of female and minority members in grades above E–7 in each Armed Force under the jurisdiction of that Secretary. 10. Special Inspector General for Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Armed Forces and other inspector general matters (a) Special Inspector General for Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Armed Forces (1) Purposes The purposes of this section are the following: (A) To provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations relating to racial and ethnic disparities in military personnel and military justice systems, and white supremacy among military personnel. (B) To provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense and to Congress on actions necessary to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in military personnel and military justice systems. (2) Office of Inspector General To carry out the purposes specified in paragraph (1), there is hereby established in the Department of Defense the Office of the Special Inspector General for Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Armed Forces. (3) Appointment of Inspector General (A) Nomination