Mission: The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is committed to ensuring all Airmen and Guardians are treated with dignity and respect and afforded equal opportunity and right to nondiscrimination. This ensures that the Air Force and Space Force can recruit and retain top talent to support force lethality and mission readiness. Accordingly, DAF EO policies are in place to ensure that DAF organizations conduct their affairs free from unlawful discrimination and harassment (including 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