EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Equal Opportunity staff provides training, conducts informal inquiries, coordinates complaint investigations and conducts mediation of workplace disputes in the workforce. They also provide human relations training, guidance in formal and informal equal opportunity and treatment complaints processing, conduct complaint clarifications, mediate complaints, perform wing climate assessments and provide awareness training on subjects relating to human relations (i.e., cultural diversity, sexual harassment and team building.)

We encourage people to use the chain of command and support early resolution of any human relations issue. We also offer mediation through the Alternative Dispute Resolution program to resolve issues involving potential conflicts.

To contact EO call 0434-30-5934 or e-mail 31fw.eo@aviano.af.mil.

Department of Defense EO Policy
Promote an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent Service members from rising to the highest level of responsibility possible. Service members shall be evaluated only on individual merit, fitness, and capability. Unlawful discrimination against persons or groups based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, is contrary to good order and discipline and is counterproductive to combat readiness and mission accomplishment. Unlawful discrimination shall not be condoned. (DoDD 1350.2, the DoD Military EO Policy)

Air Force EO Policy
It is against Air Force policy for any Airman, military or civilian, to unlawfully discriminate against, harass, intimidate or threaten another Airman on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (or in the case of civilian employees) age, disability, genetic information, and reprisal.
(AFI 36-2706 Equal Opportunity and Treatment)

The following directives and instructions provide guidance on equal opportunity: