NAVPERS 5354/2 at a glance
What it is: Under 10 U.S.C. 8013 (g), NAVPERS 5354/2 is for sexual harassment, wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images, hazing, bullying, stalking, harassment or discrimination against military personnel; civilian EEO reports, see Management Directive 715.
Who signs: By signing, the complainant affirms this has been read, is understood, and is correct.
Where and when to file: A formal complaint shall be made within 60 calendar days of the offending incident, or in the case of a series of incidents, within 60 calendar days of the most recent incident. This filing deadline does not affect alternative remedies that might apply.
Under 10 U.S.C. 8013 (g), the principal purpose is the filing of allegations of sexual harassment, wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images, hazing, bullying, stalking, as well as harassment and prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, and sexual orientation against military personnel. For equal employment opportunity reports against civilian employees, see Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Management Directive 715.
A filled-in NAVPERS 5354/2 example: a sailor files a complaint
How to fill out NAVPERS 5354/2, box by box
Complaint Type
Under Complaint Type, check Anonymous, Formal, Informal or Confidential.
Part II. Complainant Information
In Part II, Complainant Information, enter the Complainant Name as Full First Name, MI, Last Name, then Rank or Rate/Designator, DoD ID Number, Sex and Age.
Enter Ethnicity, Race and Religion.
Enter the Command Name and Unit Identification Code (UIC), and the Component.
Incident Type
Incident Type lists Sexual Harassment, Crude Offensive Behavior, Unwanted Sexual Attention and Sexual Coercion.
Incident Type also lists Discrimination and Harassment, with National Origin, Religion, Race, Color, Sexual Orientation, Sex and Sex (pregnancy).
Incident Type also lists Stalking, Bullying, Hazing, Physical, Psychological, Verbal, Nonverbal, Written, Wrongful Broadcast or Distribution of Intimate Visual Images, Involves Social Media and Involves Electronic Devices.
Location and Duty Status when Incident Occured
Location and Duty Status when Incident Occured: (1), (2) and (3).
Part III. Alleged Offender Information
In Part III, Alleged Offender Information, enter the Alleged Offender Name as Full First Name, MI, Last Name, then Rank Rate/Designator, DoD ID Number, Sex and Age.
In Part III, enter Ethnicity, Race and Religion, then the Command Name and Unit Identification Code (UIC), the Component, and the Relationship to Complainant.
Part IV. Receipt of Complaint
In Part IV, Receipt of Complaint, Acknowledgment of Receipt of Complaint by Representative: I acknowledge receipt of this prohibited discrimination/harassment complaint. I understand that I have 1 calendar day (24 hours) to refer the complaint to the appropriate authority and to inform that authority of any interim action that is taken.
In Part IV, the Representative Receiving Complaint enters Rank/Rate, Position, Command Name/UIC, Representative Signature and Date.
Part V. Nature of Complaint
In Part V, Nature of Complaint, state, in as much detail as possible, the basis for your complaint. Describe the behaviors/conduct under objection, date(s) of any occurrence, names of involved parties, witnesses, others to or from whom previous complaints may have been made or received, other evidence available, and any additional information which may be helpful in resolving your complaint.
Attach additional sheets as needed.
If a Service member, uniformed witness, or first responder perceives subsequent retaliation related to the complaint of sexual harassment, he or she may seek support from a command climate specialist (CCS).
Individuals can also provide complaint to the inspector general, a military criminal investigative organization (MCIO), or to command for investigation, or other appropriate command action.
Name, Signature, Date
Enter the Name, Signature and Date.
More rules for NAVPERS 5354/2
Protect individual privacy (both complainant and alleged offender) throughout the process.
Disclosure is voluntary; however, failure to fully complete all portions of this form may result in dismissal of the complaint on the basis of inadequate data to assess complaint (PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT, AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 8013 (g); for equal employment opportunity reports against civilian employees, Management Directive 715).
If your situation is different
Your chain of command does not take effective action on complaints
Any person whose chain of command does not take effective action on complaints or who does not feel comfortable filing complaints locally or in person can lodge complaints anonymously, if desired, via one or more of the available hotlines: Naval Inspector General: Toll free (800) 522-3451; COMM (202) 433-6743. Marine Corps Inspector General: Toll free (866) 243-3887; COMM (703) 604-4526.
Sources
[1] Navy Equal Opportunity (EO) and Harassment Complaint, NAVPERS 5354/2 (Rev. 03-2025), U.S. Navy (the Official source link on this page).