The Air Force SAPR mission is to educate, advocate, and collaborate to respond to and stop sexual assault and its harmful effects on the Air Force. Personnel eligible for SAPR services are active duty, reservists, DoD civilians, and dependents 18 years and older.

AVAILABLE SERVICES
SARC - Single point of contact to coordinate sexual assault victim care
SAPR Victim Advocate - Provides non-clinical essential support and care and resource options to victims
Confidential Communication - Process to report or disclose sexual assault in confidential manner
Special Victim’s Counsel - Legal representation for victims

REPORTING OPTIONS
Restricted Reporting - A process used to report or disclose that he or she is a victim of sexual assault to specified officials on a requested confidential basis. Under these circumstances the victims report and any details provided to the SARC, Healthcare Personnel, or a VA will not be reported to lay enforcement to initiate an official investigation unless the victim consents or an established exception is exercised under DoDD 6495.01.
Unrestricted Reporting - A process that an individual uses to disclose, without requesting confidentiality or restricted reporting, that he or she is the victim of a sexual assault. Under these circumstances, the victim’s report and any details provided to the SARC, Healthcare Personnel, a VA, command authorities, or other persons are reported to law enforcement and may be used to initiate the official investigation process.

SAPR Hotline: 456-7272

SAPR Office: 456-6836

Serves as a Contact Representative performing as a Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinator (BCAC), coordinating TRICARE marketing and education to include Access to Care at the 2nd Medical Group, and providing debt relief as a Debt Collections Assistant Officer (DCAO).

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

All beneficiaries are eligible for assistance.

For More Information

Phone: (318) 456-6405

Services

- Serve as beneficiary advocates and advisors, providing dedicated service and assistance to military health systems beneficiaries in understanding and obtaining TRICARE benefits and services.

 -Educate beneficiaries on navigating and accessing services in the purchased and direct care systems.

- Counsel beneficiaries about their TRICARE program option benefits and processes, and consult with others, as necessary, for program or contract specific information.

- Research health care concerns and work with functional experts to address eligibility, enrollment, benefit, referral and authorization, and claims processing information based on the category of beneficiary seeking assistance.

- Resolve concerns when beneficiaries are dissatisfied or unclear about services provided by other MHS and contractor staff.

- Bring identified systemic problems to the appropriate DHA, TRICARE regional or area offices, MTF commander, higher headquarters.

- Assist beneficiaries in determining whether the basis for the underlying debt or collection notice is valid, in whole or in part, based on documentation from the provider or collection agency.

- Explain costs and responsibilities under the various TRICARE options.

- Help beneficiaries understand claims processing, including information on resolving unpaid health care claims, pre-authorization requirements, and third-party liability.

 

Prime Travel Benefit Office

The Prime Travel entitlement is for travel expenses incurred by non-active duty beneficiary enrolled in TRICARE Prime and were referred by your Primary Care Manager (PCM) for non-emergent, medically necessary specialty care at a location more than 100 miles (one way) from your PCM’s office, you may be entitled to the TRICARE Prime Travel Benefit (PTB).

Qualify for Travel Reimbursement

You must meet all of the following criteria:

-Be enrolled in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Prime Remote program

-Be a non-active duty member or a medal-of-honor veteran

-Have a referral from your PCM, authorized by TRICARE, to a specialty care provider more than 100 miles, one way, from the PCM ZIP code

-The benefit only applies if there are no other specialists (i.e. military, civilian network or non-network) available within 100 miles (one way) of the PCM’s office who can meet your medical/behavioral health needs.

*If your PCM is with the MTF, contact your PTB office. If your PCM is with a civilian, contact the TRICARE East Region PTB office.

Reimbursement

-This actual-expense reimbursement benefit provides reimbursement for reasonable travel-related expenses incurred while traveling which may include lodging, meals, gas, tolls, parking and tickets for public transportation (i.e. airplane, train, bus, etc.).

-To get reimbursed for your travel expenses, all invoices or receipts must be in the name of authorized claimants, must show valid travel dates, must show billing itemization (e.g. room rate per day, taxes, fees), and show payment in full (zero balance).

-Lodging: Reimbursement may not exceed local per diem rate for lodging at the specialty provider’s ZIP code

How to get started

-After program qualification has been verified and you have an approved TRICARE authorization, you are expected to make your own travel arrangements after contacting your PTB representative.

Contact Information

MTF PTB Office Phone: (318) 456-2331

TRICARE East and West Region PTB Office Phone: 1-844-204-9351

Email: DHA.TRICAREPTB@mail.mil

Address:

7800 IH‐10 West, Suite 400

San Antonio, TX 78230

Fax: (210) 536‐6176

 

What is Disease Management or Health Coaching?

Disease Management or Health Coaching is a service provided by a registered nurse who works to improve health outcomes of those with a newly diagnosed chronic condition(s) or an uncontrolled chronic condition(s).  Health Coaches assist patients in understanding their chronic condition and assist them in developing a personalized self-care management program to prevent/slow disease progression and complications.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Service members, retirees and family members with their Primary Care Manager at Barksdale Medical Treatment Facility with certain chronic conditions to include: Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure.  NO REFERRAL NECESSARY.

DISEASE MANAGEMENT/HEALTH COACHING SERVICES

- Provide one on one or group classes to educate patients on different chronic conditions.

- Provide hands-on teaching on monitoring devices such as glucose meter, blood pressure monitor, diaries, etc.

- Educate patients on how the body works, how their disease process impacts their health, how lifestyle modification can impact disease progression and how different medications assist in managing their disease.

- Develop personalized goals tailored to the individual’s lifestyle and needs.

- Provide follow-up, accountability, and updated plan to achieve health goals.

- Act as point of contact to assist in scheduling annual exams and follow-up as needed.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Case Management is a collaborative process in which a professionally licensed staff member, (usually a nurse or social worker), assist with unique healthcare needs. Case Management helps coordinate care among members of the healthcare team advocating and working with providers and other healthcare staff to address areas of concerns.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Service members, retirees and family members with their Primary Care Manager at Barksdale Medical Treatment Facility with complex conditions.

Please note that a referral from your PCM is required to access services.  Contact your provider via the appointment line, 318-456-6555, as needed.

CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

- Confidential assessment to evaluate health care needs.

- Help you and your family make informed health care decisions.

- Provide support with tools that positively affect your health outcomes.

- Verify your understanding of medical insurance coverage and benefits.

- Develop and monitor comprehensive care plan with patient and provider to help achieve positive effective goals.

- Coordinate off-base specialty referrals.

- Educate on military and community resources.

- Maintain privacy while coordinating care between patient, medical providers and other healthcare services.

- Identify barriers to recovery and safety concerns.

- Work towards independence and self-management of health care needs

 

The Mental Health Clinic provides clinically competent, culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate mental health services. We tailor our services to help military members achieve their personal goals, increase their ability to achieve independence, and develop skills to support their leading the most constructive and satisfying life possible. The goal of the clinic is to ensure readiness. The clinic does this by helping members get back to a state of full functioning and equip them with the tools necessary to face future life challenges.

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Mental health services provided include assessments, case management, crisis intervention, medication support, and other rehabilitative services. The following are all examples of services provided at the clinic:

-Individual Therapy
-Group Therapy
-Medication Management

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF PROBLEMS
•Eating or sleeping too much or too little
•Pulling away from people and usual activities
•Having low or no energy
•Feeling numb or like nothing matters
•Feeling helpless or hopeless
•Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, or angry
•Yelling or fighting with family and friends
•Experiencing severe mood swings
•Having persistent thoughts and memories
•Hearing voices or believing things that are not true
•Thinking of harming yourself or others

*Eligibility: Active Duty Service Member or Reservist/Guard HM on Active duty orders

Mental Health Clinics
Phone: (318) 456-6600

 

Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) is a service within your primary care clinic designed to optimize your overall health. It is a flexible program available to active duty members, family members, and retirees. At PCBH, you will receive services from a specially trained psychologist or social
worker working as a consultant to your Primary Care Manager (PCM). Your Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) works with your PCM as part of a team to treat all aspects of your health.

In a brief 20-30 minute initial appointment, the BHC will work with you to address
factors that limit your overall health and functioning.
a) Sleep problems
b) Chronic Pain
c) Stress
d) Tobacco Cessation
e) Anxiety
f) Depression

The program is designed to help you reach effective changes quickly in a few brief sessions. The PCBH model will targets biological (physical), psychological (thoughts and feelings), and social (behaviors) factors to achieve overall health.
Call 318-456-6555 to schedule an appointment or talk to your PCM about a referral.

 

 

 

Military families face uniques challenges. They may struggle with issues such as deployment-related stress, reintegration and pressures of managing parenting and finances while a loved one is deployed.

To support military families facing these or additional challenges, the MFLC program:
-Provides short-term, non-medical counseling services to service members andtheir families at no cost
-Provides psycho-education to help military service members and their familiesunderstand the impact of deployments, family reunions following deploymentsand other stresses related to the military life
- Augments existing military support services
-Offers flexible service delivery
-Can provide services on or off of military installations
-Can provide services to individuals, couples, families and groups

With the exception of child abuse, domestic abuse and duty to warn situations services are private and confidential.

NON-MEDICAL COUNSELING SERVICES

Life skills                                                                                   Military lifestyle
- Anger management                                                               -Deployment stress
-Communication                                                                       -Coping skills
-Relationship issues                                                                 -Homesickness
-Conflict resolution                                                                   -Relocation adjustment
-Parenting                                                                                -Reintegration
-Decision-making skills                                                            -Separation                     

                                                                                                -Building resiliency
                                                                                                -Sadness, grief and loss

MFLC
Phone: (318) 553 4597

Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, occurs when one person causes physical or psychological harm to a current or former intimate partner. It in-cludes all acts of violence within the context of family or intimate relationships.The DAVA program Remove *BY provides support to victims of domestic abuse remove +maltreatment *BY.

DAVA PROGRAM OVERVIEW
-Provides domestic maltreatment support 24 hours/7days a week response capability. 

-Establish and maintain current and effective safety plans.

-Offers victims information regarding their identified needs.

-Offers follow-up DAVA services to each victim to empower the victim to advocate for the safety needs of self and children.

- Advise victims of the impact domestic violence on children.

- Accompany the victim to appointments or court proceedings when requested by the victim.

-Support development of coordinated community response to domestic abuse.

-Partner with military and civilian resources.

-Provide legal resources: divorce, custody, protection orders.

 

REPORTING OPTIONS FOR VICTIMS

Restricted: Allows a victim to dis- close  the details of abuse to victim advocate, healthcare providers and Family Advocacy Program staff. Allows victim to receive medical treatment and victim advocacy services without notifying commanders or law enforcement.

Unrestricted: Victims who want to pursue an official investigation should use current reporting channels such as Chain of Command, Family Advocacy Program or Law Enforcement.

DA
VA CRISIS LINE Phone: (318) 233-2230

Life has its challenges. People undergoing stressful life events may turn to alcohol or other substances to help alleviate their distress or to cope. ADAPT offers prevention, education, and treatment to address substance misuse and abuse. 

OUR SERVICES

Substance Abuse Awareness Briefings: Offered to ensure that the Barksdale AFB community is aware of substance abuse issues and the available treatment options. Information includes discussing applicable Air Force Instructions and state laws to heighten awareness of the potential legal consequences of sub-stance abuse, such as drinking while driving.

Alcohol Brief Counseling: Individuals not meeting diagnostic criteria for a sub-stance use disorder are provided alcohol awareness education accomplished via the Alcohol Brief Counseling (ABC) module. Additional counseling addressing other problem areas may be prescribed.

Substance Abuse Treatment (Group/Individual): Individual and group treatment services are provided to individuals (TRICARE beneficiaries) duty Tricare Beneficiaries (TP) who are addressing substance use disorder issues. Referrals for those needing a higher level of substance abuse care will also be provided.

SIGNS OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

In the last 12 months has alcohol/drug use repeatedly caused/contributed to:

*Role Failure - interference with home, work, or school obligations

*Risk of Bodily Harm - Entering into physically hazardous situation to include but not limited to driving under the influence, risky sexual behavior, or violence HM

*Relationship trouble - family or friends*Tolerance - needing more of alcohol or drug to achieve same effect

*Signs of Withdrawal - tremors, sweating, nausea, insomnia when trying to quit or cut down, or using the substance to relieve or avoid symptoms

*Not Able to Stick to Limits - repeatedly exceeding your drinking limits

 

2d Medical Group / 243 Curtiss Rd

Barksdale AFB, LA (318) 456-6600

HEALTH PROMOTION:

The educational outreach from Health Promotion equips our installation with the tools to create realistic wellness skills to ensure life-long health and optimal performance.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Warrior Nutrition: Education to formulate goals and change habits to create a permanent healthy lifestyle. Redefine your relationship to food while learning how to fit proper nutrition into your daily life.

Sleep Enhancement: Develop an effective sleep routine to increase health and productivity. This is the most valuable education class offered, and dictates the effectiveness of all other health approaches.

PT MAX: PT MAX was developed to give Airmen a way to not only pass, but to MAX their test over a 12 month period.

Meal Prep: Learn to meal prep! Weekly, budget-friendly approach to prepare healthy meals on the go.

Fitness Myths: Get answers to the common misconceptions in the health/fitness industry: Strength training / supplement use.

Tobacco Cessation: Interesting in quitting nicotine products? Learn how to quit permanently!

PTL PREP: This class is for PTLs who have taken the PTL-B and wish to have additional information on fitness and nutrition. Learn how to effectively coach and create fitness programs for your squadrons.

Practical PT: No equipment, no problem. Learn to effectively warm up, strength train, and condition in any environment!

 

Human Performance

318-456-8359

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a FREE service designed to help expecting and new parents meet their challenging and changing roles as mother, father, and family. It’s a benefit you’re entitled to receive. NPSP services are provided to enhance the development of all family members, promote positive parenting skills and to help maintain healthy families.

SERVICES
- Prenatal/Postnatal home, office, and hospital visits
- Individualized prenatal counseling
- Information on infant and toddler growth and development
- Nutritional information
- Parenting education classes
- Marital counseling
- Community resource referral
- Baby Care Basics Class Basic Training for Dads
- Infant and toddler playgroups

WHO CAN RECEIVE OUR SERVICES?
- Anyone entitled to use the medical treatment facility
- Expectant or first-time parents of children 0-3 years old
- Single parents
- Anyone without local support or family to come and help
- Anyone seeking marital counseling/classes who has children 0-3 years old

WHO PROVIDES NPSP SERVICES?
The NPSP staff consists of a registered nurse and licensed clinical social workers who work together to provide quality service.

243 Curtiss Road
Barksdale AFB, LA
Phone: 456-6595

Family Advocacy is the primary office for the support of education, prevention and treatment of family maltreatment involving active duty members and their families.

SERVICES

Active Parenting of Teens: Help your teens thrive and survive through understanding the challenges of adolescence.

Anger Management: Focuses on anger triggers, thinking errors, communication styles and impact on health.

Breastfeeding Class: Basic techniques are taught to help parents and babies succeed with breastfeeding. Those interested in knowing more about nutrition and its importance for a healthy infant can come to this class.

Play Group: Moms, dads, and kids up to age five are welcome to join our interactive playgroup. This is a casual opportunity to meet and play with other families, hear speakers, and share parent-child activities.

Dads - the basics: Dads teaching dads the basics! Open to any expecting father or father with a child up to six months of age.

Marriage L.I.N.K.S.: Keeping your love strong requires ongoing communication. Skills for trust, communication, forgiveness and conflict resolution.

Parenting with Love and Logic: Practical tools to help parents achieve respectful and healthy relationships with their children.

FASES: Developed to prevent escalation of family violence for families who have been identified as “at risk” to Family Advocacy.

OB Orientation: This class is held for all newly pregnant women/couples. It includes policies and services of the OB and Family Practice clinics.

243 Curtiss Road
3rd floor main clinic
Phone: 456-6595

Suicide is a desperate attempt to end suffering that feels unbearable. Most people who contemplate suicide are conflicted about ending their own lives. The best way to prevent suicide is to recognize the warning signs and respond. It’s important to show you care and get the help the situation requires.

CONCERNS AND RISK FACTORS

- Relationship issues                                                                                              - Work problems
- Financial problems                                                                                               - Feelings of failure or hopelessness
- Access to weapons                                                                                              - Prior attempts
- Lack of social support/isolation                                                                            - Unresolved emotional trauma
- Pending legal actions                                                                                           - Alcohol and substance misuse/abuse
- Unresolved anger                                                                                                 - Prolonged illness or chronic pain                                                          
- Family history of suicide/mental illness                                                                - History of depression or anxiety

WARNING SIGNS

- Mood changes (depression, irritability, anxiety)                                                 - Changes in their normal behaviors
- Withdrawing from people/activities                                                                    - Risk-taking behaviors
- Increased alcohol/substance use                                                                      - Expressing hopelessness/helplessness/worthlessness
- Change in sleep or appetite                                                                              - Discussing death, suicide or ‘not being around’
- Problems concentrating                                                                                    - Making a plan for suicide
- Changes in appearance (not taking care of personal appearance)

WHAT TO DO?

If you’re worried about someone, it’s important to discuss your concerns with them. Be open and honest. Express your concern without personal judgment.

WHO CAN HELP?

- Mental Health Clinic: 456-6600
- Chaplains Office: 456-2111
- PCBH Provider: 456-6705
- Primary Care Manager: 456-6555
- First Sergeant: Page 23
- Squadron Commander
- Military Family Life Counselor: 456-8400

READINESS
This program offers pre and post-deployment briefings to provide information and support during all phases of deployment. These briefings are mandatory for all active duty members who have a firm deployment tasking and are within 60 days of departure. Spouses and family members are encouraged to attend. Pre-deployment briefings are every Tuesday and at 0800. Post-deployment briefings are every Tuesday and Thursday at 1330.

PERSONAL AND FAMILY WORK LIFE
The Personal and Work Life Program provides services, classes and workshops to enrich and improve the quality of life by providing the knowledge and skills needed for effective living. Classes/services include: Time Management, Healthy Relationships, Responsible Kids, Preparing for Deployment, True Colors Assessment, 5 Love Languages, and more.

HEART LINK (101 FOR SPOUSES)
Make new friends while learning more about Air Force life. This spouse orientation program is a great opportunity to increase knowledge about the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocols, and available programs and services in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

PROGRAMS AND CLASSES
- Transition Assistance Program
- Federal Employment
- Financial classes
- Relocation Assistance Program
- Personal and work life classes

2 FSS/FSFR (ACTIVE DUTY)
801 Kenney Ave, Suite 1400
Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2426
Phone: (318) 456-8400
Email: BarksdaleAirman.FamilyReadinessCenter@us.af.mil

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- One-on-one budgets
- Guide for local employment
- Job announcements
- Spouse Link
- Individual resume critique

307TH BW (RESERVIST)
1000 Davis Ave, Bldg. 6809 RM 119
Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2426
Phone: (318) 456-1807
Email: 307FSS.FSS.AmnFamilyReadiness@us.af.mil

Your Chaplains, Chaplain Assistants, and Chapel Communities are eager to meet your needs here at Barksdale. Chaplains are available for a variety of counseling needs - workplace stress, family issues, spiritual needs, and everything in between - and maintain 100% confidentiality. We invite you to check out our worship services, ministries, study groups, and programs for singles and families. If you need assistance finding contact information for a faith group other than those listed here, ask your chaplain for known available resources. Please let us know how we can help you; whether you’re looking for spiritual guidance or just someone safe to talk to, we’re available. We look forward to meeting you!

 

OUR SERVICES

Religious: We currently offer Catholic and Protestant services on base

Counseling: 100% confidential counseling is available to all Airmen, family members and authorized personnel

Relationships: Quarterly and annual marriage/relationship seminars Annual Family, mil-to-mil, and single parenting retreats

Single Airmen (BAM): Weekly spiritual growth activities, monthly projects, and quarterly resiliency retreats

 

LINKS

BAFB CHAPEL: www.barksdale.af.mil/Units/Barksdale-Chapel/

BAFB CHAPEL: www.facebook.com/barksdalechapel/

BAM: www.facebook.com/JustLikeBAM

 

CONTACT US

For other faith group support, or for more information, please contact the chapel at 318-456-2111. We look forward to serving you and your family and help make Barksdale Air

Force Base a great place to connect, grow, and serve! 

Chapel 1 (In the Historic Housing)

275 Barksdale Blvd E 456-2111

* Duty Chaplain can be reached by calling the command post after duty hours at 456-2151

EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program administered by the medical community that works with key community agencies to identify active-duty sponsors who have family members with special educational or medical needs.

WHO IS A FAMILY MEMBER WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?

An EFM is a family member enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) who has a diagnosed physical, intellectual or emotional/psychological condition that requires ongoing specialized medical or educational services.

WHO MUST ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM?

Active-duty AF sponsors must enroll when one or more of the DoD criteria are met in a family member/dependent in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2110, Assignments.

For questions/concerns contact:

Barbara A. Keesee, LMSW

Special Needs Coordinator/Contractor

Exceptional Family Member Program-Medical

2 MDG/Barksdale AFB, LA

barbara.a.keesee.ctr@mail.mil

usaf.barksdale.2-mdg.mbx.barksdale-efmpm@mail.mil

Com:  318-456-1736  DSN:  781-1736

FAX:  318-456-2336

AVAILABLE FAMILY SUPPORT

Relocation - Assist incoming and outgoing families with information and referrals about medical and educational needs.

Information & Referrals - About base and community programs that will assist EFMs with their specific needs.

One-On-One Consultations - Available to any Airman, DoD civilian, or military family member seeking information to support family members with special needs.

Education & Support - Educational meetings, workshops, formal and informal discussions, and quarterly support groups.

801 Kenney Avenue, Suite 1400

Barksdale AFB, LA 71110

Phone: (318) 456-8400

Email: ana.brown.4@us.af.mil

The Military Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects Service members in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring responders.

 

Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, along with their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at www. MilitaryCrisisLine.net, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confi-dential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

 

The professionals at the Military Crisis Line are specially trained and experi-enced in helping Service members of all ages and circumstances—from Service members coping with mental health issues that were never addressed*Recommend taking out MF to those who are struggling with relationships. Military Crisis Line responders provide support when these and other issues—such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and anger—reach a crisis point. Many of the responders were in the Military and understand what Service members have been through and the challenges that members of the Military and their loved ones face.

 

Since its launch in 2007, the Crisis Line has answered thousands of calls, playing a critical role in saving many lives. In 2009,the Crisis Line added an anonymous online chat service, and in November 2011, it introduced a text messaging service to provide another way for Service members to connect with round-the-clock support.

 

The Air Force JAG Corps website is designed for active duty and reserve component members, retirees, and dependents. For legal assistance visit: https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil

 

-Consumer/ Financial Affairs

-Deployment Readiness

-Family Law

-Immigration

-Service Members Civil Relief Act(SCRA)

-Power of Attorney

-Real Property

-Taxation

-Voting

-Wills & Estate Planning

-Military Benefits

The Equal Opportunity (EO) office is an avenue for DoD civilian employees and active duty military members (including dependents and retirees) to address concerns regarding unlawful discrimination and/or sexual harassment.

If you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against and/or sexually harassed, there are options available to address your concerns:
1.Speak with the individual/clarify perception
2.Supervisory/Chain of Command
3. Alternative Dispute Resolution
4.Contact the EO Office

Services Rendered:
-Military & Civilian Complaints Processing
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
-Mediation/Facilitation
-Human Relations Education
-DEOMI Organizational Climate Survey
-Special Observance Advisors
-Team Building/Specialized Training

Protected Categories:
Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Orientation/Identity, National Origin, Religion
* Additionally for civilians: Age (40 or above), Disability (physical/mental), Reprisal (prior EEO activity), Genetic Information, Pregnancy

Mil Informal Complaint Process
Available as an alternative to filing a formal complaint. This process allows an individual to decide on the most practical means to address/ resolve concerns, while working with the chain of command. Associated Timeline: There are no time limits for the informal process.

Mil Formal Complaint Process
Available when individuals believe their concerns of unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment can only be addressed through a formal process or were dissatisfied with the informal process. Associated Timeline: Individuals should submit allegations to the EO office no later than 60 days after the alleged offense.

Other Process Available:
Civilian Pre-Complaint
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Civilian Formal Complaint

USAF Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Hotline:
(888)231-4058
(210)565-5214/ DSN 665-5214