A Brief Note On Informal Resolution System

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To: Adjudication, Office of Personnel Security

Subj: INFORMAL RESOLUTION SYSTEM

Ref: (a) MCO P5354.1D W/CH 1 (b) MCO 1610.7

In accordance with the reference Marine Corps Order P5354.1D W/CH 1, the Informal Resolution System (IRS) is a method used to resolve conflict. It is designed to identify and to confront any form of discrimination, harassment, or other inappropriate behavior when it is observed or brought to the attention of an Equal Opportunity Advisor. When inappropriate behavior occurs due to differing views, different personalities, lack of understanding, miscommunication, or stereotypes, the IRS is one of the most effective methods to resolve the conflict. The IRS may be used if the complainant agrees to it. This is the complainant’s decision, not the commander’s. When using the IRS, no formal action is required by the command seeing they are not briefed on the specifics of the incident unless additional action is warranted. If additional action is required regarding the situation, the action taken is annotated in the Marines official military records on the left side of their service record book.

In accordance with MCO 1610.7 the IRS should not to be documented or referenced on a fitness report to reflect a Marine Reported On (MRO) negatively. In the event disciplinary action is taken, and an individual is found at fault by judicial or non-judicial means. The outcome of the proceedings can be reference on a fitness report if desired by the Reporting Senior (RS) of the