Defence Forces Equality, Diversity, and Equal Status Policies 2007

CHAPTER 6.
EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY IN JOB ORIENTATION AND
JOB INDUCTION
6.1. Job Orientation
The Defence Forces will introduce a pro-active equality approach in job orientation programmes
for new recruits and undertake awareness raising and equality skills training activities with
existing staff.
6.2 Non-Discrimination and Equality Awareness in the Workplace
The Defence Forces is committed to identifying and valuing difference in the staff to take
account of the promotion of equality of opportunity on the grounds of race, gender, sexual
orientation, family and marital status, religious belief and membership of the Traveller
community. Recognising differences, naming them and taking account of them are part of the
new culture of equality in a Defence Forces that is becoming more diversified. The Defence
Forces reflects society in general. Cadets, Direct Entrants, Recruits and Apprecentices should
receive briefings on Equality matters in conjunction with briefings on A7.
6.3. Unit Commanders, Section Heads and Brigade/Formation Staffs
The Defence Forces will develop information, awareness sessions and resources on employment
equality policies for Unit Commanders, Section Heads and all Brigade/Formation staffs. The
Defence Forces encourages contact with the Defence Forces Equality Officer, HRM Section,
DFHQ, to clarify any issue in relation to equal treatment or discriminatory treatment.