Marine Corps Logistics Command
will continue implementing Equal Opportunity in every facet of the
organization while focusing on the materiel readiness of the Marine Corps.
We will foster an atmosphere that values diversity and supports mutual
respect and cooperation. The Marine Corps policy on Equal Opportunity is
clear: the Marine Corps will provide Equal Opportunity for all members
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age or national origin,
consistent with the law and regulations and the requirements for physical
and mental abilities.
My message on this subject is also clear. Discrimination and sexual
harassment demean the dignity and worth of all people, and will not be
tolerated. Deviation from fair and equal treatment of any member of our
workforce is unacceptable, and inconsistent with our Core Values: Honor,
Courage and Commitment.
I task every member of this Command to take emphatic and proactive actions
for full implementation and attainment of Equal Opportunity. I also hold the
chain of command and every person in leadership positions accountable for
obtaining and utilizing the necessary tools to identify, eliminate, correct
or prevent adverse discriminatory practices, to include sexual harassment.
These tools include applicable training and education, and
knowledge/expertise available through the Command Equal Opportunity Advisor
as well as the Deputy EEO Officer. This process will help maintain our
personnel readiness, which has a tremendous impact on our mission readiness.
I am fully committed to the principle that all people are to be treated
fairly, with individual dignity and mutual respect. Individuals who believe
they have been discriminated against or harassed have the responsibility to
inform the chain of command and/or use the EO complaint process. Reprisals
to such complaints will not be tolerated under any circumstances and,
equally, false allegations will be handled in the appropriate manner. People
are our most precious asset and we will protect them by fair, scrupulous and
unbiased treatment.
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