Command Climate Specialists

WEBLINKS AND CONTENT UPDATED AS OF JUNE 13, 2025
 

The Navy’s Command Climate Specialist (CCS) program provides a valuable asset that stimulates a free-flow of communication at all levels within the chain of command. The CCS provides briefings, training, and assist visits to subordinate and area commands in the areas of military equal opportunity (MEO) and the prevention of harassment and prohibited discrimination. Additionally, the CCS strengthens the chain of command by keeping the leadership team aware of existing or potential command climate related issues, as well as procedures and practices that affect the mission, readiness, welfare, and morale of Sailors in the command. 

CCS Roles and Responsibilities

For a detailed list of CCS responsibilities see chapter 3 of OPNAVINST 5354.1J Navy Harassment Prevention and Military Equal Opportunity Program Manual. Some roles they may fill:

• Liaise between the Navy Harassment Prevention and MEO Office, and their command and subordinate commands.
• Conduct on-site or virtual assessments and inspections of CCS and Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) programs. 
• Provide training to subordinate command CCSs and CMEO program managers.
• Provide MEO program oversight, training and assist visits to subordinate commands as requested or required.
• Track and monitor their command and subordinate commands’ harassment and prohibited discrimination complaints.
• Advise command leadership on all MEO policies and concerns.
• Provide commanders a verbal and written report of command and subordinate commands' climate and areas of concern.
• Conduct an annual review of subordinate commands’ executive summaries and provide a summary of areas of concern to their commander.

How Do I Become a CCS?

For a detailed list of all requirements and steps see MILPERSMAN 1306-917 and OPNAVINST 5354.1J.  Some of the requirements and steps for the application process are:

• Must be E-6 through E-9 and interviewed by an approved CCS. Applicants who need assistance identifying an approved CCS should contact the Navy Harassment Prevention and MEO Advice Line: Toll free 1-800-253-0931/Commercial (901)874-2507/DSN 882-2507 or email:  mill_navy_eo_advice@us.navy.mil.

• Complete NAVPERS 1306/92 Special Programs Screening, sections A and D.

• Successful completion of both the Equal Opportunity Advisor Primary Course and the Navy Service Specific Course at the Defense Equal Opportunity Manager Institute onboard Patrick Space Force Base Cocoa Beach, FL. Students will be awarded Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 809A after graduation.

Note:  Required obligated service for selection as a CCS is two - 36-month tours.

Locating My CCS

To locate your CCS, please check with your CMEO Program Manager or your Immediate Superior In Charge (ISIC) CMEO Program Manager.  You may also contact the Navy Harassment Prevention and Military Equal Opportunity Advice Line by clicking here or calling 1-800-253-0931.