The SAV program was designed to assist commanders in identifying real, potential, or perceived problems in their units before such problems reached a crisis point. Over the years, the SAV program has undergone numerous refinements and has become increasingly sophisticated. The program identifies those human relations factors, both positive and negative, that may affect mission readiness, such as unit morale, equal opportunity and treatment, interpersonal relationships and communications. Unit commanders have the flexibility to tailor the UCA to meet their needs. The Air Force, both military and civilian sectors, is increasing its use of mediation.
Mediation is another avenue to take, rather than pursuing a format complaint.
It s important to know more about the mediation process in order to assess if it s right for your situation. Mediation is a dispute resolution process that is non-adversarial in nature. It is a process that seeks not to declare winners or losers, but to find reconciliation between disputing parties. The main objective is to seek resolution without delay and with minimum harm to either party. Mediation usually starts with a joint session attended by both parties.