No one can work completely by themselves. We must work together to accomplish our mission. We must respect and enhance each other’s input to the team if we expect it to work smoothly.
Department of Defense Vision
The DoD Human Goals Proclamation states:
“Our Nation was founded on the principle that the individual has infinite dignity and worth. The Department of Defense, which exists to keep the Nation secure and at peace, must always be guided by this principle.”
To reach this goal, all personnel must share this vision. We must show respect for all people in the military service, as well as civilian employees and family members.
This includes being aware of each person’s needs, goals and talents. In addition, our leaders focus on creating a well-trained, volunteer force.
They are also working on making a career in the DoD more attractive. Together, we can create a workplace where we are proud of ourselves, our work team and the military service.
To help reach this goal, the DoD has designed the Equal Opportunity (EO) Program. It will provide each of us the chance to rise to the highest level possible by looking only at merit, fitness and capability.
Air Force Vision
The AF will perform at its best when members have the freedom to use all of their talents. To achieve this vision, the AF expects fair treatment and equal opportunity for each person.
Equal Opportunity (EO) means that all of us will have a chance to reach the job we want, participate in activities and benefit from programs as long as we are qualified. It also means that the AF will work to remove anything from its culture, other people and military policy that get in the way of you doing the best job you can.
For example, your work and chance for promotion will only be evaluated on merit, fitness and ability. Race, color, sex including gender identity, national origin, religion and sexual orientation will not be considerations. Sexual harassment cannot affect job performance or promotion consideration.
The AF has “zero tolerance” for unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment against AF personnel and their family members on or off base. Unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment get in the way of good order, the ability to do our job and mission success. The AF is committed to giving equal opportunity and fair treatment to all of its members.
Creating a Smooth Running Workplace
You will have certain tasks to do for your job. These tasks need to get finished regardless of what else goes on. However, you will need to pay attention to your work conditions.
You will serve on many teams and each member must work together. Your team will form part of a larger group that also needs to coordinate its efforts. Your team will also have a chain of command that is set in place for order and efficiency.
How you relate to each other to get the tasks and mission accomplished is vital to whether the team will succeed or fail.