Commandant
2100 Second Street, S.W.
United States Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Staff Symbol: G-H
Phone: (202) 267-1562
Fax: (202) 267-4282
COMDTINST 5350.21D
09 JAN 2003
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 5350.21D
Subj:
COMMANDANT'S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
STATEMENTS
Ref:
(a) Coast Guard Equal Opportunity Program Manual, COMDTINST M5350.4
1.
PURPOSE. This Instruction promulgates the Commandant's Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
and Sexual Harassment Policy Statement.
2.
ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands,
commanding officers of headquarters units, assistant commandants for directorates, Chief
Counsel, and special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure that the provisions of these
statements are followed. Internet release authorized.
3.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Commandant's Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment Policy
Statements, COMDTINST 5350.21C is cancelled.
4.
DISCUSSION.
a. The Coast Guard is dedicated to being the employer of choice for both military and civilian
members. Thus, it is imperative that we all create an environment free from sexual harassment
and discrimination of all kinds. Everyone is charged with making sure that no Coast Guard
member is denied basic rights or treated unfairly for any reason. To realize this goal, we must
provide a working environment that promotes learning, commitment and equal opportunity for
every member of Team Coast Guard. These statements are in keeping with the Commandant's
themes of his direction for the Coast Guard: Readiness, People and Stewardship.
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