3-7 Q12. To    provide    a    plan    for    dependent    care arrangements,  the  Navy  requires  all  single parents and dual military couples with children to complete what form? Q13. What is the broad purpose of the Casualty Assistance Calls Program (CACP)? Q14. How  does  the  Navy  accomplish  its  CACP purpose? EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM The objective of the Equal Opportunity program is to promote positive command morale and quality of life and to provide an environment in which all personnel can perform to the maximum of their ability unimpeded  by  any  institutional  or individual  biases  based  on  racial, ethnic, gender, or religious stereotypes. —OPNAVINST 5354.1D As a petty officer you are in charge of maintaining good morale. You can only achieve this by treating all people equally and by giving everyone an equal chance to  learn  new  skills  and  benefit  from  the  many opportunities available in the Navy. The Navy's Equal Opportunity (EO) Program assures that Navy personnel have equal access to the opportunities and rewards of the Navy organization. The EO Program guarantees the rights of equality of opportunity and treatment for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or national origin within constraints of the law. If unequal or unfair treatment exists, it will show up quickly in low personnel performance. Mix unequal or unfair treatment with poor leadership and you have the makings  of  trouble.  Active  use  of  equal  and  fair treatment  coupled  with  good  leadership  provide  a successful formula for outstanding performance. Always remember to treat others the way you want them to treat you. Equal Opportunity and Human Rights as an Element of Leadership The qualities of an effective leader were previously described. Now you will study an element that is part of basic leadership. It is equal opportunity. All personnel should    set    an    outstanding    example,    motivate subordinates, and always enforce standards to prevent discrimination. There is no room  in  the  Navy  for discrimination. We must enforce the standards set for us to make sure race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or national origin within constraints of the law are not factors in the treatment of our people or their families on or off base. EO and treatment and understanding of cultural differences are all parts of leadership and supervision. By practicing EO, you will attain and maintain a high state of morale and military effectiveness. EO must aim toward a Navy environment in which considera-tion and treatment are equal to all based on individual effort, performance, conduct, diligence, and talent. The achievement of EO and human rights is part of meeting  the  challenge  of  high  moral,  ethical,  and behavioral standards. Making sure these standards are upheld and not degraded through ignorance, neglect, or indifference is the responsibility of all Navy personnel. Senior petty officers betray their juniors when they fail to support EO or fail to insist that others support EO. Similarly,   a   senior   does   not   fulfill   his   or   her responsibility to the Navy by tolerating laxity, slackness, lack of discipline, or unmilitary behavior by those over whom the senior has supervisory responsibility. Therefore, as an element of leadership, EO and human rights enhance the total quality of life of Navy personnel. They also increase the capability of the Navy to fulfill its mission. Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program The   Command   Managed   Equal   Opportunity (CMEO) Program ensures that equal opportunity exists at the unit level. CMEO is a tool for detecting and preventing    discrimination.    Under    this    program individual commands are required to monitor their EO climate, conduct command assessments, provide EO training, and ensure proper handling and reporting of complaints and incidents. An environment in which equal opportunity exists for all members is essential to attaining  and  maintaining  high  command  morale,