AR 600-20 Chapter 6&7✨ Flashcards
What is AR 600-20?
Army Command Policy
What does MEO stand for?
Military Equal Opportunity
What does AR 600-20 chapter 6 cover?
Army Equal Oportinuty
When does the Army’s EO policy apply?
On and off duty
What does disparaging terms mean?
-Terms used to degrade someone
- Negative statements
What is Equal Opportunity?
The right of all persons to participate
What does EOA stand for?
Equal Opportunity Advisor
At what level should there be an EOA?
BDE or higher
What is an EOR?
Equal Opportunity Representative
What level should have an EOR?
Company and BN
What must the rank of an EOR be?
SGT(P) or higher
What is the Army EO/Sexual Harassment number?
1-800-267-9964
When must a commander conduct a Command Climate survey after taking command?
Within 30 days
How often should a commander conduct a climate survey?
Every 6 months
What are the individual rights of Soldiers, family members, and DA civilians when processing EO complaints?
1) Present a complaint to the command without fear of intimidation
2) Communicate with the commander concerning their complaints
3) Receive assistance when submitting a complaint
4) Receive training on the Army’s EO complaint and appeal process
What does EOAP stand for?
Equal Opportunity Action Plan
What is the purpose of an EOAP?
Planned, achievable steps that Eliminate practices denying fair and equitable treatment to Soldiers
When must units review EOAP?
Annually
What are 2 types of EO complaints
- formal
- informal
What is an informal complaint?
Complaint that a solider or family member doesn’t want on paper
What is a formal complaint?
A complaint that causes an investigation
Who can file a formal complaint?
- Chaplin
- IG (inspector general)
- Medical Personal
- Judge Advocate
What can happen to Soldiers who file a false complaint?
Punishment under UCMJ action
What does AR 600-20 chapter 7 cover?
SHARP
What does SHARP stand for?
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention
What does I. A. M. STRONG stand for?
Intervene Act Motivate
What does POSH stand for?
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
What are the 3 different categories of sexual harassment?
- Verbal
- Non Verbal
- Physical Contact
What are 2 types of sexual harassment?
- Quid Pro Quo
- Hostile Environment
What is Quid Pro Quo?
Latin term “this for that”
What are 5 techniques of dealing with sexual harassment?
- File a formal complaint
- Indirect approach
- Direct approach
- COC
- Third party
How many days does a Soldier have to appeal a finding?
7 days
How many days does the next higher Commander have to review an appeal?
14 days
How many days does an EOA have to conduct a follow up assessment of all formal EO and Sexual Harassment complaints?
30-45 days
What is the purpose of the EO program?
EO Program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness
What is discrimination?
Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race, color, gender, national origin or religion
What does EOL stand for?
Equal Opportunity Leader
What regulation governs the investigations of EO Complaints?
AR 15-6
What is the form used to file a Formal Complaint?
DA Form 7279 (Equal Opportunity Complaint Form)
How long do Soldiers have to file a Formal Complaint?
60 days after the incident
What is the Army’s slogan for the SHARP campaign?
I AM STRONG
What is the Army’s Policy on Sexual Harassment?
It is unacceptable and not tolerated
What are the results of Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness
What is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders
What is the Army’s definition of Sexual assault?
a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent
What are the three echelons of sexual assault victim advocates (VAs) in a Garrison Environment?
- The installation sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) 2. Installation victim advocates (IVA) 3. Unit victim advocates (UVAs)
What are the 2 types of reporting sexual assault?
- Restricted
- Unrestricted
What is Restricted reporting?
Restricted reporting allows a Soldier who is a sexual assault victim, on a confidential basis, to disclose the details of his/her assault to specifically identified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling, without triggering the official investigative process
What is Unrestricted reporting?
Unrestricted reporting allows a Soldier who is sexually assaulted and desires medical treatment, counseling, and an official investigation of his/her allegation to use current reporting channels (for example, the chain of command or law enforcement), or he/she may report the incident to the SARC or the on-call VA
Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want to keep it restricted?
- SARC
- VA
- Healthcare Provider
- Chaplin
Who can a Soldier report a Sexual Assault to if they want it to be Unrestricted?
- COC
- Law Enforcement
- SARC
What does SARC stand for?
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
What does IVA stand for?
Installation Victim Advocate
What does UVA stand for?
Unit Victim Advocate
Who’s the EO and Sharp Rep BN
SFC Walters
SFC Robertson
