All members of this command: Marines, Sailors, and civilian employees, are entitled to an environment that is free of any and all barriers to their professional growth. As the Commander of Marine Forces Reserve/Marine Forces South, I, along with the Force Sergeant Major and Command Master Chief, am unequivocally dedicated to Equal Opportunity and expect every member of this command to actively promote and protect the rights of all individuals.
Behaviors such as bullying, harassment, hazing, prohibited discrimination, and sexual harassment are destructive to unit cohesion, counterproductive to our mission, and will not be tolerated. These actions, collectively referred to as Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC), undermine a unit’s morale and its foundational tenets of leadership, professionalism, discipline, and respect. Personnel engaging in, failing to report, or failing to prevent PAC will be held strictly accountable and subject to appropriate corrective and disciplinary action.
Equal Opportunity is an all-hands responsibility, but it is defined by sound leadership. I charge each of you, as leaders, regardless of rank, to take immediate and decisive action when any form of PAC is brought to your attention. We will utilize all available resolution tools to address these behaviors swiftly and impartially. Reprisal or any act of intimidation related to a complaint is unlawful, will not be tolerated, and is also subject to disciplinary or administrative action.
By working together to achieve mission accomplishment through teamwork, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps, Marine Forces Reserve/Marine Forces South will successfully remain a premier Force in readiness. For additional assistance or information, contact your unit’s Equal Opportunity Coordinator or the command's Equal Opportunity Advisors.