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Purpose: In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02, this issuance:
 * Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for preventing and responding to harassment in the DoD civilian employee population.
 * Provides guidance for processing, resolving, and tracking allegations of harassment.
 * Distinguishes between harassment that detracts from an efficient workplace, equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaints of unlawful discriminatory harassment, and harassment of a criminal nature.
 * Outlines training and education requirements and standards.