Military Equal Opportunity (MEO)

Mission

Marine Corps Order 5354.1G updates Marine Corps policy, procedures, and responsibilities for preventing and responding to PAC behaviors that involve harassment, hazing, bullying, prohibited discrimination, and sexual harassment.

III MEF MEO Contacts

III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)

Camp Courtney, Okinawa

Bldg. 4408, Room 17

Christopher R. Rodriguez

Email: christopher.rodriguez.civ@usmc.mil

DSN: 315-622-4010 

Gov Cell: +81-80-2699-3196

III MEF Information Group (MIG)                         

Camp Hansen, Okinawa

Bldg. 2680, Room 124

MSgt Chase V. Morrison

Email: chase.morrison@usmc.mil

DSN: 315-623-4694 / Gov Cell: +81-80-1385-7037

1^st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW)

MCAS Futenma

Bldg. 407, Room 103

Chris Schwierking

Email: chri.a.schwierking.civ@usmc.mil

DSN: 315-636-2532 / Gov Cell: +81-80-2738-2269

1^st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW)

MCAS Futenma

Bldg. 407, Room 103

MSgt Harjay P. Lacanilao

Email: harjay.lacanilao@usmc.mil

DSN: 315-636-2532 / Gov Cell: +81-80-2699-3165

Marine Aircraft Group - 12 (MAG)

Iwakuni, Japan

Bldg 6000, Room 125/FL1

GySgt Gerardo A. Cordero

Email: gerardo.cordero@usmc.mil

DSN: 315-255-7570 / Gov Cell: +81-90-1054-3574

Marine Aircraft Group - 24 (MAG)

Kaneohe, Hawaii

Bldg 6468, Room 227B/FL2

SSgt Crystal L. Salcido

Email: crystal.salcido@usmc.mil

Gov Cell 808-347-5678

3d Marine Division (MARDIV)

Camp Courtney, Okinawa

Bldg. 4319, Room 119

Ms. Anna G. Ottinger

Email: anna.ottinger@usmc.mil

DSN: 315-622-7654 / Gov Cell: +81-80-1793-9776

MSgt Camilo A. Gomez

Bldg. 4319, Room 119

Email: camilo.gomez@usmc.mil

DSN: 315-622-7654 / Gov Cell: +81-80-1385-7178

3d Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) 

Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Bldg 6720R, Room 4

GySgt Dajaun Rushing

Email: dajaun.rushing@usmc.mil

Office Phone: 808-496—1497 / Gov Cell: 808-234-9162

3d Marine Logistics Group (MLG)

Camp Kinser, Okinawa

Bldg 110, Room 149

Mr. Andron J. Anderson

Email: andron.anderson@usmc.mil

DSN: 315-637-1748 | Gov Cell: +81-80-8373-6696

Combat Logistics Group - 37

Camp Kinser, Okinawa

Bldg. 107, Room 205

GySgt Jack J. Fleming

Email: jack.flemming@usmc.mil

Gov Cell: +81-80-8373-6696

Combat Logistics Group - 3

Camp Foster, Okinawa

Bldg. 5687, Room 113

GySgt Iris Bays

Email: iris.suarez@usmc.mil

DSN: 315-645-4407 / Gov Cell: +81-80-1385-7019

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)

Camp Hansen, Okinawa

Bldg 2533, Room 116

SSgt Ashley M. Martinezcruz

DSN: 315-623-1016 / Gov Cell: +81-70-7158-3327

MCIPAC MEO Contacts

For a list of Military Equal Opportunity contacts across the Marine Corps Installations Pacific area of responsibility, including MCIPAC HQ, MCB Hawaii, MCAS Iwakuni, MCB Camp Butler, MCB Camp Blaz, CATC Camp Fuji, Camp Mujuk, and MCAS Futenma, visit the following webpage.

Click here for the MCIPAC MEO Contacts

Commander's Intent

Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) is a function of command. Marine Corps leaders must ensure their people are well-led and cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually, in and out of combat. “Taking care of Marines” means vigorously enforcing our high standards of performance and conduct. We will hold each other accountable and address violations expeditiously, at the lowest appropriate level.

The responsibility of a successful MEO program rests with the commander. Commanders have earned special trust and confidence and are accountable for all of their decisions, actions, and inactions. The Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC) prevention and response measures provide commanders the discretion to assess, investigate, and take corrective action to ensure unit cohesion and warfighting effectiveness.

Marine Corps small unit leaders, company-grade officers and mid-grade staff noncommissioned officers (SNCOs) have experience, maturity, and close daily connection to our most junior Marines. These leaders are in the best position to lead, educate, train, supervise, and instill our high standards.

Policy

Prohibited discriminatory and harassment practices within the Marine Corps are counter-productive, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated. The Marine Corps will maintain a culture of dignity, care, and concern in which all members of the organization are afforded equal treatment and opportunity to achieve their full potential based upon individual merit, fitness, intellect, and ability. All Service members will cultivate an environment free from PAC. PAC undermine morale, reduce combat readiness, and prevent maximum utilization and development of the Marine Corps’ most vital asset: its people.

EOA/EOC Roles and Responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Advisors: EOAs advise commanders and military personnel on MCO 5354.1G Prohibited Actions and Conduct (PAC) policy, complaint procedures; case management oversight, provide input into policies and programs for supported commands; and as directed by cognizant authority inspect command level MEO Programs and assist with unit Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) survey administration. EOAs serve as the command point of contact for MEO training resources and materials. EOAs may also conduct training and senior leader workshops on varied human relations topics that are approved by MPE.

Equal Opportunity Coordinators: EOCs are a vital part of creating and cultivating an environment of dignity, respect, and trust at the command level. Marines assigned as EOCs are the commander’s primary asset to monitor command climate. They serve at the discretion of the commander. EOC billet responsibilities are assigned as collateral duties. EOCs are not considered SMEs. Rather, they serve as the command liaison with the servicing EOA/MEO office and a source of information for the commander.

EOCs shall:

· Understand the current state of the EO Program (policies and procedures)

· Understand the PAC complaint process

· Facilitate annual PAC training

· Conduct warm hand off from service members who want to file a complaint with the servicing EOA

· Receive quarterly training from EOAs

· May be designated as an administrator for the Command Climate Assessment (CCA)

· May stand inspections for the MEO program

EOCs cannot conduct PAC Complaint Intakes.

You can report through your:

Chain of Command

The Chain of Command is the primary and preferred channel to prevent and respond to complaints of Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC). Use of the chain of command to address PAC exemplifies trust in leadership to address violations of our standards quickly and effectively.

Equal Opportunity Advisor

EOAs are the Marine Corps Subject Matter Experts on PAC, Command Climate Assessments, Annual PAC Training and Marines Corps’ Military Equal Opportunity Mission. EOAs are boarded and assigned by USMC Manpower &Reserve Affairs and the authorized source within the command to receive complaints on behalf of the commander.

Anonymous Reporting

Anonymous Reports may be communicated by several means, including but not limited to organizational hotlines or advice lines, electronic mail, or official telephone lines. Action taken will depend on the extent of the information provided by the anonymous complainant. Service members who report a Sexual Harassment complaint to an EOA have four reporting options: Informal, Formal, Anonymous or Confidential. Service members who a file non-sexual harassment complaint in-person cannot choose to remain anonymous.