Equal Opportunity Advisor

“Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Hazing – I expect leaders at every level to foster a work environment free of prohibited discrimination (based on race, creed, color, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation), sexual harassment, harassment, bullying, and hazing. I will not tolerate any such behavior. EOAs are available to assist with formal, informal, anonymous, and confidential reporting pathways. Every individual is a teammate and a valued member of our 2d MAW TEAM. I expect everyone to be treated with the dignity, care, and concern they so deserve. (MCO 5354.1F)” - William H. Swan, MajGen, USMC, Commanding General, 2d MAW

POLICY

Prohibited discriminatory and harassment practices within the Marine Corps are counter-productive, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated. The Marine Corps will maintain a culture of dignity, care, and concern in which all members of the organization are afforded equal treatment and opportunity to achieve their full potential based upon individual merit, fitness, intellect, and ability. All Service members will cultivate an environment free from PAC. The PAC identified in this Order undermine morale, reduce combat readiness, and prevent maximum utilization and development of the Marine Corps’ most vital asset: its people.

MISSION

Ensure mission readiness and personnel retention for 2d MAW Marines through effective implementation of policies and employment of professional Equal Opportunity Advisors, to prevent and respond to Prohibited Activities and Conduct behaviors that involve harassment, hazing, bullying, prohibited discrimination, and sexual harassment; that negatively impact command climate and organizational effectiveness.

WHAT ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISORS (EOAS)?

• Civilian or staff non-commissioned officers, who serve as special staff officers that provide assistance, information, and support to Commanding Generals, Commanders, Command Teams, and Marines on Military Equal Opportunity and Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC) matters under MCO 5354.1F. 

• Marine Corps subject matter experts who have received specialized training from the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI).

• Manage the EO/PAC complaint reporting process, serve as CCA/DEOCS administrators, facilitate focus groups, provide EO/PAC training, and coordinate directly with Equal Opportunity Coordinators (EOCs) at the unit level.

2d MAW, MWHS-2, MAG-14 Equal Opportunity Advisor
 Mr. Jason Kittredge
Office: (252) 466-7435
Cell: (252) 259-5102

2d MAW HQ, Bldg. 1, Rm 1107
MCAS Cherry Point, NC

SharePoint Site - https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/2MAW_EO

MACG-28 Equal Opportunity Advisor

 GySgt Alexandra Vanscoyk
Office: (252) 466-7435
Cell: (252) 259-5102

MACG-28 HQ, Bldg 4401, Rm 115
MCAS Cherry Point

MAG-26 Equal Opportunity Advisor
 GySgt Lesley Riscoe
Office: (910) 449-0638
Mobile: (252) 772-5871

Bldg. AS-217, Rm 216
MCAS New River

MAG-29 Equal Opportunity Advisor

 GySgt Kyle Hobelmann
Office: pending
Cell: pending

MAG-29 HQ, Bldg 585
MCAS New River

MAG-31 Equal Opportunity Advisor

 SSgt Max Tackett
Office: (843) 271-8178

MAG-31 HQ, Bldg. 585
MCAS Beaufort, SC