86TH AIRLIFT WING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE Mission: The Ramstein Air Base EO Program is the combined application of military and civilian equal opportunity services designed to improve mission effectiveness. The EO Office is charged to ensure Equal Opportunity compliance, provide proactive Human Relations services, and champion the Air Force policy of zero tolerance with the implementation of federal laws and AF policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment. Vision: Enhancing the mission through positive human relations and teamwork in an environment of equity, trust, and respect. EEO/EO COMPLAINT PROCESS: Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Sexual Orientation-Military Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Age, Disability, Genetic Information, Reprisal (Prior EEO activity), Equal Pay -Civilians SERVICES WE PROVIDE: · Defense Equal Opportunity Climate Assessments · Commander's Calls · Customized Briefings / Specialized Training · Advisor, Special Observances · Out & About Program · Referral Services · EOT Incident Clarifications · Human Relations Education No Fear Training: On May 15, 2002, President Bush signed the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation of 2002 (No FEAR) Act into law. The No Fear Act, with an effective date of October 1, 2003, requires that Federal agencies be more accountable for violations of anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws. To view the entire No Fear Act, visit the link provided below: http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/nofear/qanda.cfm http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2006-08-02/html/E6-12432.htm http://prhome.defense.gov/nofear Appropriated fund civilians and military members who supervise civilians must take the training within 90 days of new employment. Every 24 months after. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS: -Equal Opportunity Program Military and Civilian AFI 36-2706 -U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION MD-110 -Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution AFI 51-1201 -Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas' EO Policy Letter