The MCO 5354.1G establishes Marine Corps policy, procedures, and responsibilities for preventing and responding to PAC behaviors that involve harassment, hazing, bullying, prohibited discrimination, and sexual harassment.
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.
When you made the choice to serve your nation as a military service member, you joined an organization that maintains high standards and that carries the highest expectations of the American people. What America expects of the Marine Corps, we will always demand of ourselves - operational competence and personal conduct that demonstrate the very best of our nation. We tolerate nothing less.
The high standards of the Marine Corps include those standards with which we treat each other and which all personnel in our ranks should expect to encounter. Our Marines, Sailors and civilian personnel will expect to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect, and will have the opportunity to pursue their potential regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate unprofessional, offensive, or intimidating behavior.
Leaders at every level will establish a climate whereby all personnel have the opportunity to contribute and reach their potential and where all feel they are a part of a high-performing team that upholds the high standards of the Service. All personnel should feel that they will never have to fight alone and are a part of a cohesive team committed to the core values of the Service and the defense of the nation.
In accordance with Marine Corps Order 5354.lG, all personnel must take immediate action to stop and correct unacceptable behavior. Complaints can be filed using the informal or formal resolution system. Reprisal or acts of intimidation related to a complaint will result in disciplinary or administrative action. False allegations will also be subject to disciplinary action. Assistance is available through your chain of command, your unit Equal Opportunity Coordinator or your unit Equal Opportunity Advisor.
Our mission success depends on enabling our Marines, Sailors and civilian teammates to achieve their fullest potential by leveraging their skills, strengths, experience and unique talents. Proactive and committed leaders that reinforce our high standards will ensure a command culture of committed warriors ready to fight and win.
You can report through your
1. Chain of Command
The Chain of Command is the primary and preferred channel to prevent and respond to complaints of PAC. Use of the chain of command to address PAC exemplifies trust in leadership to quickly and effectively address violations of our standards.
2. Equal Opportunity Coordinator (EOC)
The EOC are appointed by the Commander and will assist the command facilitating PAC training, standing inspections and serve as the units’ survey administrator for Command Climate Assessments. EOC will NOT conduct complaint intakes, they will do a warm hand off with the servicing EOA.
3. Equal Opportunity Advisor
EOAs are the Marine Corps SMEs on command climate and PAC. EOAs are assigned by DC M&RA. 3rd MLG EOA DSN 315-637-1748, and email: andron.anderson@usmc.mil
Useful Documents
PAC Flowchart
Complain form
The complaint form can be utilized for any of the above reporting avenues.