scope:

Purpose:

In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02, this issuance:

• Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for preventing and responding to harassment in the DoD civilian employee population.

• Provides guidance for processing, resolving, and tracking allegations of harassment.

• Distinguishes between harassment that detracts from an efficient workplace, equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaints of unlawful discriminatory harassment, and harassment of a criminal nature.

• Outlines training and education requirements and standards.