1. Navy Pride and Professionalism Lesson 1.6 Equal Opportunity
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2. Lesson Overview
In this lesson, you will learn what Equal Opportunity is and why it is important. You will also learn the definitions of and Navy policies regarding discrimination, sexual harassment, religious accommodation, homosexual conduct, hazing, and fraternization.
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3. Equal Opportunity: Definitions
Equal Opportunity (EO)
Command Managed Equal Opportunity Manager (CMEO)
Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA)
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4. Regulations Related to EO
Navy Regulations
Article Standards of Conduct
Article Language Reflecting on a Superior
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5. Regulations Related to EO Cont.
Navy Regulations
Article Direct Communication with the Commanding Officer
Article Forwarding Individual Requests
Standard Organizational & Regulations Manual (SORM)
Article Administrative Corrective Measures
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6. Illegal Discrimination
Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, or religion that is not otherwise authorized by law or regulation
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7. Discrimination: Right and Duty to Report
Navy Regulations
Article Obligation to Report Offenses
Article Redress of Wrong Committed by a Superior
UCMJ
Article Complaints of Wrongs
Article False Official Statements
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8. Methods of Reporting Illegal Discrimination
Informal Resolution System (IRS)
Not required before submitting a formal complaint
Formal Complaint
NAVPERS Form 5354
Click to view form
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9. Methods of Reporting Illegal Discrimination Cont.
Formal Complaint
Use chain of command first. File complaint with Command EO POC (usually CMEO or EOA)
Echelon II or Navy Inspector General (IG) Hotline; online at
Every Sailor has the right to contact elected representatives
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10. Methods of Reporting Illegal Discrimination Cont.
It is usually best to use the chain of command first.
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11. Ethical/Moral Consequences of Illegal Discrimination
Violates Navy Core Values
Unjust to Individuals and the Navy
Creates Unpleasant and Inefficient Workplace
Potential Mission Readiness Issues
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12. Legal/Administrative Consequences of Illegal Discrimination
Courts-Martial and/or Non-Judicial Punishment
Fitness Report or Enlisted Evaluation
Negative Impact on Career
Whistleblowers and No Fear Act 2003
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13. How do discrimination complaints get resolved?
IRS
Resolution of Formal Complaints
Should be filed within 60 days of incident or last in a series of incidents
Receiver of complaint submits it to proper authority
Authority who receives the complaint (usually CO) assigns advocates within 72 hours
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14. How do discrimination complaints get resolved? Cont.
Resolution of Formal Complaints
Investigating officer (IO) notifies complainant investigation has begun
After investigation complete, IO notifies complainant that the complaint has been resolved and complainant has the right to request a review by the next higher authority
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15. How do discrimination complaints get resolved? Cont.
Resolution of Formal Complaints
Command has 20 days to resolve complaint
Both complainant and alleged offender have the right to appeal the decision
CO reports substantiated incidents via Special Incident Reporting Procedures OPNAVINST
NOTE: This process also applies to complaints of sexual harassment
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16. Sexual Harassment
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17. What is Sexual Harassment?
A form of discrimination involving unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or physical conduct of a sexual nature
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18. The Sexual Harassment Triangle
Unwanted or Unwelcome
Sexual in Nature
Occurs in or Impacts Work Environment
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19. Sexual Harassment Policy
Sexual harassment is prohibited
All personnel will be provided a work environment free of sexual harassment
Can include off-duty or non-duty behavior
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20. Traffic Lights and Sexual Harassment
Green-Light Behavior
Non-sexual touching (shaking hands, pat on the shoulder)
Counseling on military appearance
Social interaction
Showing concern or encouragement
Polite compliment or friendly conversation
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21. Traffic Lights and Sexual Harassment Cont.
Yellow-Light Behavior
Violating personal space
Whistling
Questions about personal life
Repeated requests for dates
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22. Traffic Lights and Sexual Harassment Cont.
Red-Light Behavior
Sexual favors in return for workplace rewards
Threats if sexual favors are not provided
Sexually explicit pictures or remarks
Using status to request dates
Obscene letters, jokes, or comments
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23. Traffic Lights and Sexual Harassment Cont.
Red or Yellow? These behaviors are officially listed as yellow but could be red. What do you think?
Lewd and suggestive comments, touching or gestures
Leering and staring
Offensive language
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24. Religious Accommodation
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25. SECNAVINST
Lays out the elements of the Navy’s Religious Accommodation policy
Religious Observance
Dietary Observance
Immunizations
Uniforms
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26. Homosexual Conduct
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27. Homosexual Conduct Policy
Spelled out in Section 654 of Title X of the United State Code (USC)
Implemented in the Navy by NAVADMIN 33/94
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28. Separation from the Navy for Homosexual Conduct
Member engages, attempts to engage, or attempts to influence others to engage in homosexual acts
Member has claimed to be a homosexual or bisexual
Same-sex marriage
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29. Exceptions to the Policy
Not the member’s usual behavior
Not likely to happen again
Was accomplished by force
Keeping member is in the Navy’s interest
Exceptions are made at the CO’s discretion
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30. Sexual Orientation and Conduct
Policy covers only conduct
Not sexual desire
Not sexual orientation
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31. Investigation into Charges of Homosexual Conduct
Can only be initiated on credible evidence about a member’s conduct
CO must obtain permission to investigate
Credible evidence includes the following:
Claim by a member to be homosexual or bisexual
Reliable person observing or hearing a member engage in homosexual acts
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32. Investigation into Charges of Homosexual Conduct Cont.
Credible evidence includes:
Reliable person observing or discovering a member writing or speaking a statement conveying intent to engage in homosexual behavior
Reliable person observing behavior that a reasonable person would believe indicates intent to commit homosexual acts
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33. Warning Against False Claims
Claiming to be homosexual or bisexual to avoid military obligation or deployment is dishonest and illegal
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34. Hazing
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35. Hazing Definition
One military member exposing another to activity that is:
Cruel
Abusive
Humiliating
Oppressive
Demeaning
Harmful
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36. Reporting Hazing Incidents
Incidents must be reported to Commanding Officer
Investigating Officer Assigned
CO reports substantiated incidents via Special Incident Reporting Procedures OPNAVINST
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37. Consequences of Hazing
Degrades and diminishes victims’ ability to function in their unit
Destroys self-confidence and trust in their fellow Sailors
Destructive to combat readiness
Can cause serious injury or death
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39. Fraternization: Definition
A personal relationship that violates the acceptable boundaries of senior-subordinate relationship
Consequences can be:
Undermining good order and discipline
Calling a senior’s objectivity into question
Undermining authority of a senior
Compromising the chain of command
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40. The Navy’s Fraternization Policy
Unduly familiar relationships between seniors and subordinates are prohibited
Prohibited regardless of rank, grade, gender or service affiliation
Include relationships with members of foreign militaries
Commands will take necessary action to correct such behavior
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41. Prohibited Relationships
Officers and enlisted
Chief Petty Officers (E-7 through E-9) and junior personnel (E-1 through E-6) in the Same Command
Commanding officers can limit relationships in their command in other ways at their discretion
Previously existing relationships may be exempt
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42. Summary Equal Opportunity (EO) Resolution of EO Complaints
Religious Accommodation
Hazing
Fraternization
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43. Summary Cont.
People who live by Navy Core Values respect others. Your commitment to the Navy includes treating your diverse shipmates equitably and fairly. To do otherwise is dishonorable. Have the courage to refrain from discrimination, sexual harassment, hazing, and fraternization and to report it when you encounter it.
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