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Proactive Measures Against Sexual Harassment in the Military

Understand the definitions, elements, and behaviors related to sexual harassment and learn about the repercussions under UCMJ. Take action against violations to uphold honor and respect. Find out how to address issues through informal or formal complaints.

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Proactive Measures Against Sexual Harassment in the Military

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  1. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT(POSH)

  2. Overview • MCO 1000.9 • Definitions • Elements • Behavior • UCMJ & sexual harassment • Action • IRS or formal complaints

  3. MCO 1000.9 • Mission readiness • Devalues the individual & unit cohesion • Honor, Courage & Commitment • Treat with dignity and respect

  4. Clear Violation of Standards • Commit sexual harassment • Condone or ignore sexual harassment • Take reprisal action • Knowingly making a false accusation

  5. Definitions • Sexual harassment • Hostile work environment • Quid Pro Quo • Reasonable person standard • Reprisal

  6. Elements of Sexual Harassment • Unwelcome • Sexual in nature • Creates a hostile work environment

  7. Behaviors • Acceptable • Inappropriate • Always Unacceptable

  8. Acceptable • Handshake • Military appearance • Polite compliment • Friendly pat on the back

  9. Inappropriate • Cat calling • Lewd or sexual comments • Unsolicited written comments • Leering • Lingering touch / touching • Sex jokes

  10. Always Unacceptable • Sexual favors = rewards • Explicit pictures • Stalking • Obscene letters • Explicit sexual conversations

  11. UCMJ • Art 92 Failure to obey an order • Art 117 Provoking speech and gestures • Art 127 Extortion (Quid Pro Quo) • Art 134 Indecent acts / language ------------------------------------------------------------ • Art 107 False official statements • Art 134 False swearing

  12. Informal Resolution System • Resolve at lowest level • Confront the offender • Person / writing / 3rd party • Document what is said • Encouraged not required

  13. Summary • MCO 1000.9 • Definitions • Elements • Behavior • UCMJ & sexual harassment • Action • IRS or formal complaints

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