SECNAVINST 5354.2
ASN(M&RA)
26 January 2009
SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5354.2
From: Secretary of the Navy
Subj: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, AND DIVERSITY OVERSIGHT
Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 5350.16A
(b) SECNAVINST 5300.26D
(c) EEOC Management Directive 715
(d) Department of the Navy Civilian Human Resource Manual
Subchapter 1601, 1606, 1613, 1614 (NOTAL)
(e) Force Management Oversight Council (FMOC) Charter
1. Purpose. To assign responsibility and authority for policy
and oversight of Equal Opportunity (EO), Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO), and Diversity matters in the Department of
the Navy (DON).
2. Scope and Applicability
a. The DON Human Capital Strategy states that people are
the Department’s most valuable asset. Further, it recognizes
that different people bring different talents and abilities, any
of which could prove decisive for victory. Adherence to the
principles of inclusion, non-discrimination and equal
opportunity contributes to readiness by promoting respect, trust
and cohesion among members of the workforce. Diversity also
enhances readiness by inviting new perspectives and improved
ideas to solve problems. In embracing this philosophy, the
Department of the Navy can truly claim that its strength lies in
its diversity.
b. All members of the Department, military and civilian, at
all levels, must be committed to ensuring EO/EEO. We are
required to do so by EO and EEO legislation in order to achieve
our vision of EO/EEO in employment and a workplace free of
unlawful discrimination. In addition, we are committed to EO
because of our dedication to our core values of Honor, Courage,
and Commitment. These are values that all Naval personnel
should live by, and they are supported by our sound DON EO, EEO
and Diversity regulations and policies.
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