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INFORMAL RESOLUTION SYSTEM
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1. IRS IS COMPRISED OF TWO SECTIONS |
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a. Behavior zones (based on "reasonable person" standard)
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(1) Always unacceptable, e.g., seeking sexual favors in return for favorable evaluation, making supervisory decisions based on race/gender, and "hate" mail, racial/sexual slurs, comments, jokes, sexually suggestive touching. The most severe forms of red zone behavior are clearly criminal, like rape, and assault.
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(a) Behavior that is criminal in nature cannot be resolved by using the IRS. Such behavior must be reported through appropriate law enforcement channels.
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(b) Non-criminal, if resolved and recipient does not desire further action, should merely be reported and documented for supervisor's information.
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(2) Acceptable. Includes counseling on performance or military appearance. Normal social interaction; polite compliment; touching which could not reasonably be perceived in a sexual or threatening way; and friendly conversation.
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b. Roles |
(1) Recipient. One who feels offended/harassed. |
(2) Offending person. One who may have offended/harassed another. |
(3) Third party. One approached by recipient or by offending person or who observes inappropriate behavior.
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(4) Supervisor. Anyone who has subordinates, regardless of grade or rank, and who is approached by any of the above three (or who himself/herself observes inappropriate behavior).
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c. Resolution Options (Under IRS) |
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(1) Direct. Recipient attempts to resolve conflict directly with offending person. This is the preferred method of resolving conflict.
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(2) Informal Third Party. Recipient (or offending person) enlists the informal assistance of some other person to help resolve the conflict.
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(3) Training Information Resources. Generic, non-accusatory command training.
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(a) May be requested anonymously |
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(b) The Training Information Resources coordinator notifies the commander, and the commander determines if Training Information Resources are appropriate to address the issue.
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