25th ID Equal Opportunity Mission
We are currently reviewing all command policies to ensure compliance with recent Executive Orders and current laws. We are awaiting Department of the Army implementing guidance. MEO/EEO/SHARP services and programs are not affected per Army Directive 2025-01 dated 24 January 2025.
25th ID Equal Opportunity Goal
To create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices that undermine teamwork, mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifices of the men and women of America's Army.
The Army's Equal Employment Opportunity program exists to ensure a discrimination-free Army environment. The Equal Employment Opportunity program provides employees with a right and a procedure for redress in cases where they feel they have suffered discrimination.
Active duty Soldiers can find information on the U.S. Army Hawaii Equal Opportunity webpage
Mission
Eliminate unlawful discrimination in Hawaii Army activities.
Vision
A workplace where people trust that they are treated fairly and empowered to achieve their best.
25th ID & USARHAW Equal Opportunity Office
Be sure your complaint is MEO related: (Race, Color, Religion, Sex (to include pregnancy), National Origin, Sexual Orientation, and harassment which includes hazing, bullying, and other discriminatory harassment.)
Attempt to communicate your concerns to the harasser: (The complainant is not required to confront the harasser; however, it is encouraged).
Did you give your chain of command an opportunity to resolve the issues? (Soldiers have the right to visit the EO Office to voice their complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, and/or hazing; however, we encourage Soldiers to resolve the issue at the lowest level).
Have you contacted your unit Equal Opportunity Leader (EOL)? (If you cannot resolve your conflict with the harasser or chain of command contact your unit EOL).
If assistance is still needed, contact your EO Advisor (EOA).
Keep in mind that the EO Advisor provides advice and makes recommendations to commanders; and will provide assistance to you through the complaint process. It is the commander's program.
Be honest and don't provide misleading information. [IAW AR 600-20, CH. 6-6: "Knowingly submitting a false complaint (a complaint containing information or allegations that the complainant knew to be false) may be punishable under the UCMJ."] Remember a complaint must be supported.
Report inappropriate behavior without initiating a full investigation. This may be appropriate for minor infractions, where complainant simply wants behavior stopped.
Call your Equal Opportunity Hot Line at your installation to clarify whether an incident or behavior qualifies as harassment or discrimination.
