1. ***If approved by (at a minimum) the Comp Commander***
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
ANNUAL TRAINING
**Greeting of the Day***
“ I am the EOR (Alt EOR) for _________”
“This is your Annual Equal Opportunity Training Brief.”
***If approved by (at a minimum) the Comp Commander***
Training can be viewed on/by PPT/ /Or Online Or in the absence of the EOR by the Work Sections Senior Enlisted Advisor, Company Gy, Acting 1stSgt thru SgtMaj
or Naval equivalent
***But all available means should be made to have the brief given by the EOR***

2. SCOPE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO) SEXUAL HARASSMENT (SH) HAZING
“This brief will cover EO, SH and Hazing”
“As the EOR I am also available at the end of this brief or at the most convenient time to answer an questions or concerns”

3. ***Pass out your card or Office/Cell# at this time***
INTRODUCTION
What happens when you encounter inappropriate behavior?
Can YOU do something about the inappropriate behavior?
Should YOU do something about inappropriate behavior?
“Do you know what to do when you are faced with or encounter inappropriate behavior ?”
“Do you know who to contact?”
“The EOR for starters and if I can’t assist I will point you in the right direction.”
***Pass out your card or Office/Cell# at this time***

4. IMPORTANCE Part of being a Marine means that:
You treat others with dignity and respect
You promote a positive command climate
You do not ignore conflict
You review resolution options
You take action to resolve conflicts
“At the root of all the orders that pertain to SARC, EO, SH, Libo Campaign, Hazing as well as Commanders Guidance and White letters.”
“There is generally 1 Main theme and is treating each other with dignity and respect.”
“Along with stepping up to do the right thing?”
***You Can Ask***
“How many of us really do this?”

5. “Today we will define the following Terms.”
Equal Opportunity Representative
Equal Opportunity Advisor
Equal Opportunity
Sexual Harassment
Hazing
Informal Complaint Procedures (IRS)
Formal Complaint Procedures
“Today we will define the following Terms.”

6. EOR & EOA EOR = 1yr Collateral Billet EOA = 3yr Billet
Good Climate = Good Cohesion = Mission Accomplishment
Keep Issues at the Lowest Level.
Assist Individuals with the Complaint Process
***Define EOR***
***Define EOA***
***Specify the fact that the EOA/EOR are not Lawyers but Advocates for the Process***
*** Explain the importance and the effects of having a Good Climate and how it affects the Mission ***
***Explain the importance of keeping matters at the Lowest Level possible and assisting with the Complaint Process ***

7. PROTECTED COMMUNICATION
You Are Not restricted to Only using your Unit/Company EOR.
Use the EOR YOU feel comfortable approaching.
Commanders CANNOT Prevent you from talking to the EOA or any EOR.
All information is Protected Communication.
“Marines and Sailors can ask/speak to ANY EOR/EOA they want to speak to however all Formal EO/Hazing Complaints must be routed through your EOA”
***Your Commander/1stSgt/SgtMaj or Chain of Authority can’t prevent you from asking questions.***
***All EO info is Protected Communication- not Confidential***
***Define***

8. ***If time permits ask:***
EO MEANS:
The right of all persons to participate in, and benefit from, programs and activities for which they are qualified
These programs and activities shall be free from social, personal, or institutional barriers that prevent people from rising to the highest level of responsibility possible
“Allow Students to read and ask if they have any questions”
***If time permits ask:***
“How does this relate to your job and/or can you give an example?”

9. ***If time permits ask:***
EO MEANS:
Everyone is evaluated based on:
Individual merit
Fitness
Capability
Regardless of:
Race Color
Religion Sex
Age National Origin
“Explain that SEXUAL PREFERENCE is not a protected Category and Age (if in the mil) only applies if you are 46 or above”
***If time permits ask:***
“Ask what does this mean to them?”

10. IRS PROCESS Informal Resolution System. What exactly happened?
Attempt to keep at the lowest level
What exactly happened?
What was the impact?
Apply the Reasonable Person Standard.
***Explain that this slide summarized the intent of the Informal IRS Complaint process***

11. NAVMC 2921 w/Ch1 “Has anyone seen this form posted around?”
***Explain that this Document gives directions on the Navy & Marine Corps Complaint Process Procedures for Informal and Formal Complaints***

12. ***Explain both in detail***
COMPLAINT OPTIONS
V.S.
Informal
Formal
#1 Request Mast
(Preferred Method)
#2 Art 1150
#3 Art 138
#4 I.G.
#5 Congrint
Training Information Resources (TIR)
Request training or resource materials for presentations in the work place
Direct Approach
In Person or In writing
Informal Third Party
Request assistance from another person (ANYONE)
***Explain both in detail***

13. ***Be prepared to give an example***
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
A form of discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and verbal or PHYSICAL conduct of a sexual nature WHEN:
Submission to conduct, or rejection of conduct results in terms or condition of a person’s job or career or employment decisions.
Such conduct unreasonably interferes with a person’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment
“What does this mean to you and or can you give me an example?”
***Ensure that you are familiar with this definition it has been Summarized into 2 parts (vice 3) in order to get all of the information on 1 slide and for Brevity***
***Be prepared to give an example***

14. ***Be prepared to give an example***
EXAMPLES OF S.H.
Verbal or Written: Comments on clothing, personal behavior, person’s body; sex-based jokes; requesting sexual favors, repeatedly asking someone out; sexual innuendoes.
Nonverbal: Looking up and down a person’s body; derogatory gestures, continually following someone.
Visual: Posters, drawings, pictures, screensavers or s of a sexual nature
“What does this mean to you and or can you give me an example?”
***Ensure that you are familiar with this definition it has been Summarized into 2 parts (vice 3) in order to get all of the information on 1 slide and for Brevity***
***Be prepared to give an example***

15. GREEN ZONE GO Handshake Military appearance Polite compliment
Friendly pat on the back
***Green means "go" on a traffic light and these behaviors are not sexual harassment and can continue. Examples include: touching which could not reasonably be perceived to be sexual, such as a professional handshake or a friendly pat on the shoulder; counseling on military appearance or conduct; social interaction; showing concern or encouragement in a reasonable manner; a polite compliment; or friendly conversation.***
***Green zone behaviors: A male platoon sergeant counsels a single female LCpl on using protection if she is going to be sexually active. A female Cpl is told to go home and change when she shows up for a command function in inappropriate clothing. A female Lt tells a male sgt to limit phone calls from his girlfriend during working hours to emergencies only. A male Col
pats a female Capt on the back in congratulations for receiving an award or tells her she looks sharp in uniform***

16. ***Yellow means "caution" and these are behaviors which
YELLOW ZONE
Caution
Cat calling
Lewd or sexual comments
Unsolicited written comments
Leering
Lingering touch / touching
Sex jokes
***Yellow means "caution" and these are behaviors which
many people would find unacceptable particularly if repeated and especially after the offender has been told the behavior is unwelcome. For example violating personal space; cat calls or whistling; questions about personal life; lewd or sexually suggestive comments; suggestive posters or calendars; off-color jokes; leering or staring; repeated requests for dates; foul language; unwanted letters; and sexually suggestive touching***
***Yellow zone behaviors: A male Cpl asks a female co-worker about her sex life the co-worker tells the Cpl his questions are unwelcome but he continues to ask. A Female Lt massages the shoulders of a male Sgt while he works on a project at the computer, he tries to shrug her off, but the Lt laughs and doesn’t take the hint. The Marines in the motor pool have always talked/joked about sex while they work but a female PFC checks in and tells her supervisor the sex talk makes her uncomfortable; the supervisor tells her to lighten up and the talk continues***

17. RED ZONE Stop Sexual favors = rewards Explicit pictures Stalking
Obscene letters
Explicit sexual conversations
***Red means "stop" and these behaviors are always sexual
harassment. Examples include: making sexual favors a condition for employment rewards; threats if sexual favors are not provided; sexually explicit pictures/remarks; using status to request dates; unwanted attempts to stroke, fondle, or kiss a person; or obscene letters or comments.***
***Red zone behaviors: The Male S-1 chief propositions young enlisted women in the command and tells them he has something on them like a DUI. A group of young male Marines surround a female LCpl at the chow hall and won’t let her leave. A male GySgt tells a female GySgt that he had a dream about her and describes it to her in explicit detail. While TAD, a female Maj with connections at HQMC invites a Male SSgt to her room after a few drinks at the bar telling him with a wink maybe they can work out something to get him the special assignment he wants.***

18. Off-Duty or on Liberty***
SOCIAL-MEDIA
FACEBOOK-TWITTER-INSTAGRAM
YOU CAN’T POST OR “LIKE” EVERY-THING YOU WANT TO POST
***Some Marines and Sailors believe that they can Post or Comment on anything they want when they are
Off-Duty or on Liberty***

19. DEFINITION OF HAZING
Any conduct whereby a military member or members….without proper authority causes another….to suffer or be exposed to an activity which is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful.
Soliciting or coercing another to perpetrate any such activity is also considered hazing. Hazing need not involve physical contact among or between military members; it can be verbal or psychological in nature…..
“What does this mean to you and or can you give me an example?”
“Normally Marines/Sailors think of Hazing as a Right of Passage, Initiation, or Congratulatory Act, well this new definition defines it differently.”
***Instead of finding or giving examples of Hazing attempt to focus on treating all with Dignity & Respect or you may go down a Rabbit Hole***

20. ***Explain and familiarize yourself with MPE.***
HAZING PROCEDURES
The Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Branch (MPE), MP Div, will serve as the central repository for all reported cases of hazing.
MCO B (Hazing Order published 20 May 2013)
All Commanders will 1st Report then Investigate ALL Allegations of hazing in accordance with:
JAGINST F (JAGMAN)
MCO (OPREP/SIR)
MCO P5354.1D w/Ch 1 (EO Manual)
***Explain and familiarize yourself with MPE.***
***Explain the importance of ALL fully understanding the previous definition of HAZING and ensure the Student understands that ALL ALLEGATIONS WILL BE INVESTIGATED***
***Explain, that the reporting of Hazing is done in” accordance with OPREP/SIR and EO Manual***

21. “Explain Hazing Reporting timeline”.
REPORTING PROCESS
WHEN AN INCIDENT OF HAZING IS REPORTED THE COMMAND HAS 30 MINS TO CALL HQMC (MCOC).
WITHIN 6 HOURS THE COMMAND IS REQUIRED TO SEND A NAVAL MESSAGE TO HQMC DETAILING THE ALLEGATION OF SUSPECTED HAZING.
WITHIN 72 HOURS THE COMMAND IS REQUIRED TO SEND A DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT (DASH) REPORT & A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION WILL START ASAP.
“Explain Hazing Reporting timeline”.

22. PINNING ON or BLOOD STRIPES
“Normally most Marines/Sailors think of Hazing in the form of a “rite of passage” or “congratulatory act” such as pinning, tacking on, blood-winging.”

23. PIERCING

24. DEAMEANING ACTS

25. TAPING

26. FUNNELING

27. FASHION SHOW

28. HITTING OR STRIKING
“Or other Deameaning acts to include hitting or striking.”

29. FLOPPING
“But other forms of Hazing are commonly overlooked such as encouraging another to excessessively consume alcohol or encouraging another to engage in illegal harmful, demeaining, or dangerous acts.”

30. BLINDFOLDING
“Some Members overlook the fact that “Verbally berating another for the sole purpose of belittling or humiliating” them or “Excessive Cursing” can be substantiated as Hazing.”

31. TRUST ME
“Threatening or offering violence or bodily harm to another, branding, taping, tattooing, shaving, greasing, painting, or requiring excessive physical exercise beyond what is required to meet standards (PUSH-Ups)”

32. CRUCIFIXION
“Games, excessive Jokes, forced consumption of food, alcohol, drugs, or any substance.”

33. Nut Tappin’
“Nut Tappin’, can be substantiated as Hazing but also a form of Sexual Harassment or Assault or Sexual Assault.”

34. PINK BELLIES

35. OTHER EXAMPLES Snapping Wolfpacking Beretta Bite Shellback Sillies
Psychological Sit-Up
Beaner Bomb
Sharks and Minnows

36. SUMMARY Do not ignore conflict Take appropriate action
Follow-up and provide feedback
“Explain the importance of understanding the need to address Conflict, taking appropriate acting and providing follow-up and feedback to prevent future issues”.

37. BETARI BOX
MY ATTITUDE
AFFECTS
MY BEHAVIOR
YOUR ATTITUDE
YOUR BEHAVIOR

38. REFERENCES JAGINST 5800.7F (JAGMAN) NAVMC 2921 w/CH1
MCO D w/Ch1 EO Manual
MCO A Sexual Harassment
MCO A OPREP/SIR
MCO B Hazing Order

39. TREAT EVERYONE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT
“Ask all if they have any question and or would like to speak to you later?”