procedures.  Such  reviews  detect  racial,  religious, ethnic,  cultural,  or  sexual  bias  affecting  either  the accusation or the punishment phase of military justice. SERVICE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Service and recreational facilities must meet the needs  of  all  segments  of  the  Navy  community. Commands must pay special attention to the possibility of  discriminatory  practices  in  the  operation  of exchanges,  commissaries,  service  clubs,  and recreational facilities. Segregation, lack of tolerance of cultural  preferences,  or  discriminatory  practices  in command  facilities  are  inconsistent  with  equal opportunity. Navy  exchange  facilities  provide  a  variety  of products. These products include items purchased by minority and female personnel and dependents, such as special categories of cosmetics, books, magazines, and records. Barber and beauty shops employ personnel trained and qualified to serve all Navy members and their dependents. HOUSING REFERRAL OFFICE The Department of Defense (DoD) has established housing  referral  offices  at  locations  with  large concentrations  of  military  families.  DoD  has  also established housing referral offices at locations where housing discrimination may exist because of race, color, creed, or national origin. The Navy requires that all personnel offices include the following statement in orders for detachment and TAD of more than 30 days in any one place: “You are directed to report to the appropriate Housing Referral Office prior to negotiating any agreement for off-base housing.” The HRO provides information about government housing and the type, cost, and availability of private housing. The HRO also maintains a list of facilities banned as housing for military personnel because of discriminatory practices. Department of the Navy (DoN) policy supports the Federal Fair Housing legislation through its efforts to ensure equal opportunity for available housing. It makes ev e r y   e ff o r t   t o   e l i m i n a t e   o ff - b a s e   h o u s i n g discrimination toward DoD personnel because of sex, race, color, religion, or national origin. It tries to ensure DoD  personnel  who  meet  ordinary  standards  of character  and  financial  responsibility  can  obtain off-base housing as easily as any other person. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFF BASE Discrimination in the civilian community has an adverse effect on the welfare and morale of military personnel  and  their  dependents.  Consequently, discrimination  off  base  is  harmful  to  the  military e ff e c t iv e n e s s   o f   a   c o m m a n d .   D e a l i n g   w i t h discrimination  in  the  civilian  community  is  more difficult than within a command. However, the Navy deals affirmatively with such problems to ensure equal treatment for service members and their dependents in nearby communities. Commands can take a number of actions to promote equal  opportunity  for  its  members  in  the  civilian community. At some installations, problems of mutual concern to the base and the community are discussed on an informal but regular basis. The Navy has established command-community relations committees as another approach.  Whatever  approach  they  use,  commands make every effort to eliminate off-base discrimination for military personnel and their dependents. Military personnel moving into or changing their place of residence may not enter into rental, purchase, or lease  arrangements  with  facilities  under  restrictive sanctions. However, such sanctions do not apply to personnel who may be residing in the facility at the time the sanction is imposed. Personnel who intentionally, and contrary to instructions, take residence in restricted facilities are subject to disciplinary action and loss of basic allowance for quarters (BAQ). Equal opportunity also applies to public facilities, such  as  schools,  parks,  playgrounds,  libraries,  and hotels.  Any  person  who  receives  discriminatory treatment in such places can seek relief through military or civilian channels. Normally, you should go through military channels (your chain of command). That gives your command the opportunity to try to get the facility to comply with the law. 1-16 Student Notes: