s. Ensure the chain of command remains an integral part of the processing and resolution of complaints. Strongly encourage commanders to conduct periodic equal opportunity assessments. Insist senior officials and commanders post statements declaring their commitment to equal opportunity. This shows that even though harassment and discrimination still occur, it does not go unchallenged. People are waking up and saying "Enough is enough." After a certain amount of complaining, anyone would say "Enough is enough". What is ment by that is that it takes a lot of cases and re-occurring problems for it to finally get the notice it needs. "Basis trainees are learning that at all levels, the word is getting out that discrimination and harassment have no place in the military profession and will not be tolerated, Air Force officials said. The recent focus on sexual harassment in other military services has also raised attention in this area as well. "The Air Force can not isolate itself from these social trends," states the pamphlet. "Despite commanders' involvement and education programs, people will occasionally behave inappropriately. It takes a strong continuing commitment by everyone to minimize these behaviors and their effects."(5) Once men can get over their male ego-trips, they will start to see the women in a new light. Men could actually accomplish more working with women instead of against them. What an amazing concept! Too bad men have not recognized it yet. Even with the good news that sexual harassment is declining in the Navy, it still happens by the thousands. Radios are constantly broadcasting that the Pentagon had to stiffen regulations because so many women said they were the victims of reprisals for filing complaints. There's this story that many believe is the cause of sexual harassment in the military, especially the Navy. Sailors have always been known for their bawdiness, but the officers were...
