Equal Opportunity Program

• Human Relations Education

• Military and Civilian Complaint Processing

• Out and About Assessments

• Equal Opportunity Treatment Incident

Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex (to include Sexual Harassment, Pregnancy, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity), Hazing, and Bullying.

Additional Protected Categories for Civilians Include:

• Age (40+), Disability (Mental/Physical), Reprisal, and Genetic Information.
• Military: Active Duty, Dependents, Retirees
• Civilian: AF Civilian Employees, Former Civilian Employees, AF Applicants for Employment
• Military members must file within 60 calendar days of the alleged offense.
• Civilian employees must contact the EO office and state an intent to file an informal complaint within 45 calendar days of the discriminatory action.

• Strongly emphasizes zero tolerance!

• Investigates allegations of unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment.

• Protects members who file complaints against forms of reprisal or retaliation.

• Commanders must provide EO with a synopsis of allegations and corrective actions taken when EO issues are handled within their organizations.

• Sets a positive example on/off duty.

• Reinforces zero tolerance policy.

• Takes action on every issue.

• Addresses rumors.

• Keeps the chain of command informed of issues affecting the workplace.

• Gives feedback on issues worked within the organization.

• Recognizes when standards are not met.

• Clarifies facts vs. perceptions.

• Documents incidents (who, what, where, when, and how).

• Attempts to resolve issues at the lowest level.

• Is aware of contact options for chain of command and helping agencies.

• Reports other infractions outside of the EO scope to appropriate agencies.

• Be a good listener and take action.

• Encourages resolution in a timely manner.

• Reports to proper authorities – anonymous if necessary – to include EO.