diff --git a/awx_collection/meta/runtime.yml b/awx_collection/meta/runtime.yml
index e1cbe65f01..c663b95daa 100644
--- a/awx_collection/meta/runtime.yml
+++ b/awx_collection/meta/runtime.yml
@@ -263,3 +263,7 @@ plugin_routing:
         removal_date: '2022-01-23'
         warning_text: The tower_* modules have been deprecated, use awx.awx.workflow_node_wait instead.
       redirect: awx.awx.workflow_node_wait
+    role:
+      deprecation:
+        removal_version: '25.0.0'
+        warning_text: This is replaced by the DAB role system, via the role_definition module.
diff --git a/awx_collection/plugins/modules/role.py b/awx_collection/plugins/modules/role.py
index f94447c75b..32f1124ed9 100644
--- a/awx_collection/plugins/modules/role.py
+++ b/awx_collection/plugins/modules/role.py
@@ -17,6 +17,10 @@ DOCUMENTATION = '''
 module: role
 author: "Wayne Witzel III (@wwitzel3)"
 short_description: grant or revoke an Automation Platform Controller role.
+deprecated:
+    removed_in: '25.0.0'
+    why: Endpoints corresponding to module will be removed in the API
+    alternative: Use the role_user_assignment and role_team_assignment modules instead.
 description:
     - Roles are used for access control, this module is for managing user access to server resources.
     - Grant or revoke Automation Platform Controller roles to users. See U(https://www.ansible.com/tower) for an overview.