Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Branch Name Change
The Equal Opportunity Branch has been renamed to the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management Branch, effective 11 December 2006. The new title reflects the branch's expanded roles and responsibilities and demonstrates the Marine Corps' commitment to being an inclusive organization that leverages diverse talents for mission accomplishment.
Issued: December 27, 2006
1. ON 11 DECEMBER 2006, THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT, MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS, AUTHORIZED THE NAME CHANGE OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BRANCH TO THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BRANCH. THE NEW TITLE REFLECTS THE INHERENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSUMED BY THE BRANCH, AND DEMONSTRATES THE MARINE CORPS COMMITMENT TO BE AN INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION, WHICH LEVERAGES THE UNIQUE TALENTS OF MARINES WITH DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS FOR MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT. THE BRANCH CODE (MPE) WILL REMAIN THE SAME. ALL CORRESPONDENCE FORWARDED TO THE MPE BRANCH ARE TO UTILIZE THE NEW NAME. 2. CONTACT INFORMATION IS UNCHANGED. ADDRESS: 3280 RUSSELL ROAD, 4TH FLOOR, QUANTICO, VA 22134-5103. COMM: (703) 784-9371/2/3/4. DSN: 278-9371/2/3/4. FAX: (703) 784-9814.