All commanding officers must cultivate a climate and culture of dignity, respect, and trust within their commands. Equal Opportunity and command climate are leadership and readiness issues. All commanders shall:
- Establish a positive command climate that discourages and deters prohibited activities and conduct.
- Ensure Marines and Sailors are trained to prevent incidents of prohibited activities and conduct, and encouraged to report conduct that they believe constitutes prohibited activities and conduct under MCO 5354.1E.
- Safeguard the due process rights of those suspected of violating MCO 5354.1E.
- Be aware that complainants may experience trauma response: physical, mental, and emotional responses to prohibited activities and conduct. Ensure those adversely affected by this conduct have access to all available support services.