TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
INFORMATION SHEET 8-02-1
RECRUIT Bill of Rights
Recruit
Bill of Rights
The policy of the Navy, and this command is to conduct training free
from discrimination, and to ensure equal opportunity and fair
treatment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, age, or national origin. This policy is carried out per the
laws and regulations governing the Department of the Navy.
Procedures for Reporting Your Complaint/Grievance:
1. Individuals who experience sexual harassment should make it clear
that such behavior is offensive and report sexual harassment to
the appropriate supervisor within the chain of command.
2. If the above is unsuccessful, you may use the Navy Grievance
Procedures, the Uniform Code of Military Justice or Request Mast.
3. If you are still unable to resolve the complaint or grievance,
you can lodge a complaint via one or more of the following
hotlines:
a. RTC Command Master Chief –(847) 688-3493
b. RTC Legal Office- (847) 688-4791/4792
4. Department of the Navy Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment Advice
Line: 1-800-253-0931.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT: a form of sexual discrimination that
involves unwelcome behavior directed toward someone when:
1. Submission or rejection of such conduct is an expression or
condition of a person’s job, pay, or career, or
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is made by a person
and used as basis for career or employment decisions or
3. Such conduct interferes with an individual’s work performance or
creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working
environment.
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