Joint Base Anacostia

JOINT BASE SPECIAL STAFF

Command Section

The command section provides a wide variety of functions to personnel assigned to JBAB. Those services include equal opportunity, public affairs, protocol, safety and chaplaincy.

Equal Opportunity

The Equal Opportunity office is located in Building 4 on the second floor. Its two primary functions are military equal opportunity and civilian equal employment opportunity. The DOD has a “zero” tolerance policy regarding discrimination.

The EO office processes equal opportunity complaints, educates members on DOD policies regarding discrimination and human relations and acts as a referral agency to make sure problems are resolved by the appropriate agency and at the lowest level.

Public Affairs Office

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs is the central point of contact for all communications-related activities within and outside the base to include media and community relations and security and policy review. The JBAB Public Affairs Office, located in P-20, Suite 219, is also home for the base’s Multimedia Center, providing complete photo and graphics support. Additionally, the public affairs staff maintains the base’s primary news source, and public Web sites. For more information, call the Public Affairs office at (202) 767-4781.

Protocol

The chief of protocol provides protocol and ceremonial support for the JBAB. This includes itineraries for distinguished visitors, hospitality assistance for office calls, seating and parking for conferences and special events. Ceremonial support for the base includes changes of command, retirements and promotions, annual awards banquet, monthly promotion and quarterly awards ceremonies, commander’s calls and monthly observances. Advice and guidance provided by protocol includes script reviews, programs and seating plans, RSVPs, flags, invitations, entry authorization lists and parking.

Safety Office

The Safety office manages the Commander’s Mishap Prevention Program for the National Capital Region. Program elements include, but not limited to: advising the commander, functional managers, and supervisors on safety and health matters; managing on- and off-duty safety programs; providing mishap prevention data and safety education material to all organizations; processing hazard reports and managing the installation master hazard abatement program; reviewing civilian compensation claims involving occupational injuries and hospital treatment records to ensure mishaps were properly investigated and reported in accordance with applicable OSHA and DOD directives; conducting safety education programs; providing supervisors assistance with job safety training; ensuring all mishaps are investigated properly and reported according to AFI 91-204; establishing a proactive mishap prevention program that incorporates reasonable risk management and hazard elimination and reduction features.

Chaplaincy

The chapel provides pastoral care to the units, base tenants, the Pentagon, and the National Capital Region through unit visitation, counseling, worship services and religious education. The chapel staff is comprised of chaplains, chaplain assistants, civilian personnel and volunteers working together to provide a host of support services for families and singles. Chaplains also provide invocations and benedictions, officiate at weddings, and perform funerals throughout the region.