Equal Opportunity Flashcards
What Army regulation covers Equal Opportunity?
AR 600-20 Chapter 6
Describe the equal opportunity policy of the Army.
The policy states that all soldiers and their families will be treated the same without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin and will be provided an environment free of sexual harassment.
Does the Army EO policy apply off post?
Yes, including off-post housing.
Are soldiers allowed to wear religious head gear during normal duty hours?
Are soldiers allowed to wear religious head gear during normal duty hours?
Does a unit have to let a soldier attend religious services?
Yes, unless military duty is a necessity. If the religious worship is regularly held during normal duty hours, the soldier must be prepared to work alternative duty hours.
What is affirmative action?
Planned and positive movement to identify and eliminate discriminatory practices of any kind, past or present.
What is affirmative action?
Planned and positive movement to identify and eliminate discriminatory practices of any kind, past or present.
Describe the object of the Army’s affirmative action plan.
The Army requires that all personnel are treated according to their merit, fitness, capability, and job-related factors, and not race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant factors.
What does EO stand for?
Equal Opportunity
What is an EOR?
Equal Opportunity Representative
What rank should an EOR normally be?
SGT (P) through 1LT
Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?
4, 1 every quarter
Does every unit have a EO representative?
Yes
What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity matters?
Chain of Command
How log do Soldiers have to file a formal complaint?
60 Days from the incident
What is the form used to file a EO Formal Complaint?
DA Form 7279-R
What are the two types of EO Complaints?
Formal and Informal
How can Informal Complaints be resolved?
directly by the individual
Why are EO special/ethnic observances conducted?
to enhance cross-cultural awareness among all Soldiers
What does EOAP Stand for?
Equal Opportunity Action Plan
When must a Commander conduct a Command Climate survey after taking command?
Within 30 days
What does EOA stand for?
Equal Opportunity Advisor
What is the EO Policy based on?
fairness, justice, and equality
