The MEO Program

The Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) Program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all Soldiers based solely on merit, performance, and potential in support of readiness.

The USARCENT MEO Office:

· Coordinates and conducts annual MEO training

· Offers Active Listening to help identify MEO concerns

· Thoroughly Process all MEO complaints/ concerns

· Provides conflict management resolution (CMR) upon request

· Advises the Commanding General and subordinate Commanders on all MEO matters

· Provides climate specific training upon request

· Conduct/ Analyze Command Climate Assessments

· Facilitates focus groups, individual interviews, and records reviews upon request

Reporting Options

Individuals are encouraged to resolve conflict at the lowest level. If you believe unlawful discrimination has occurred with the bases of one or more of the following: race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, discriminatory harassment including hazing and bullying you should discuss the concern with a MEO Professional who will strive to facilitate a resolution at the lowest level possible.

All Soldiers have the right to present a complaint or concern to their chain of command and or MEO professional without fear of retaliation, reprisal, or harassment. Knowingly submitting false claims may result in UCMJ action.

Types of Complaints

INFORMAL: The complainant does not wish to file in writing. The complaint may be resolved directly by the complainant addressing the offending party, a peer, or another person in or outside of the chain of command, facilitated CMR, or an MEO professional.

FORMAL: Formal: A formal complaint is one that the complainant files in writing with a MEO professional (i.e. MEO PM, MEO SGM, MEO advisor) on a DA Form 7279. The complainant has 60 calendar days from the date of the alleged incident to file a formal complaint. If a complaint is received after 60 calendar days, the commander may conduct an investigation into the allegations or appoint an investigating officer.

ANONYMOUS: The complaint remains unidentified and the commander can decide to proceed with the complaint as an informal or formal complaint based on whether there is sufficient evidence provided.

Contact the USARCENT MEO office at the link below to schedule training or other MEO services: usarmy.shaw.usarcent.list.meo@army.mil