TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 3-02-1 (continued)
c Request for Commanding Officer’s Mast--If
the complaint cannot be resolved with the
other methods, submit a request in writing
to speak to the CO.
3 Request training--Request presentation of
training materials to communicate inappropriate
behavior.
(d) If resolution of the informal complaint is still
considered unsatisfactory, use the formal grievance
procedures.
(2) Formal complaint
(a) The Navy Equal Opportunity (EO) / Sexual Harassment
(SH) Formal Complaint Form NAVPERS 5354/2) is the
primary method to report an EO (discrimination or
sexual harassment) formal complaint.
(b) If the grievance is against a superior other than the
Commanding Officer, submit the formal complaint to the
Commanding Officer. If the complainant considers the
resolution unjust, a complaint can be submitted
against the commanding officer.
(c) A complaint against the Commanding Officer should be:
1 Prepared with legal assistance.
2 Submitted via the chain of command in accordance
with UCMJ Article 138, “Complaints of wrongs.”
(d) While at Recruit Training Command, you will use the
Grievance/Complaint Report, (RTC-GL 5350/4) Rev. 6/02.
1 Each ship has a supply of complaint forms and
pre-addressed envelopes on the quarterdeck.
2 Most buildings at RTC have complaint forms and
envelopes near their entrances.
3 When completing this form:
a Be concise and accurate.
b Do not use profanity or slang.
4 Seal the completed form in the pre-addressed
envelope and place it in the grievance box
located on the Quarterdeck.
5 Reports are picked up daily by the Ship’s Officer
and delivered to the Fleet Commander.
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