***Equal Opportunity***

Question 1

What does EO stand for?

Answer 1

Equal Opportunity

AR 600-20 June 2006 / 6-1 / PDF 56

Question 2

What rank should an EOR normally be?

Answer 2

SGT (P)through 1LT

AR 600-20 June 2006 / 6-3 / PDF 61

Question 3

What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?

Answer 3

1. January – 3rd Monday – Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
2. February – 1-28/29 - African-American/Black History Month
3. March – 1-31 - Women’s History Month
4. April/May - Sunday to Sunday for Week Incorporating Yom Hashoah - “Days of Remembrance” for Victims of
   the Holocaust
5. May – 1-31 - Asian Pacific Heritage Month
6. August – 26 - Women’s Equality Day
7. September/October - 15 Sep.-15 Oct. - Hispanic Heritage Month
8. November – 1-30 - National Native American Indian Heritage Month
   (AR 600-20 June 2006 / 6-3 / PDF 54)

Question 4

What week incorporates Yom Hashoah - “Days of Remembrance” for Victims of the Holocaust

Answer 4

April/May - Sunday to Sunday

Question 5

When is Asian Pacific Heritage Month?

Answer 5

May – 1-31 -

Question 6

When is Women’s Equality Day

Answer 6

August – 26

Question 7

When is Hispanic Heritage Month

Answer 7

September/October - 15 Sep.-15 Oct.

Question 8

When is National Native American Indian Heritage Month

Answer 8

November – 1-30

Question 9

When is National Native American Indian Heritage Month

Answer 9

November – 1-30

Question 10

What Army Regulation covers the EO program?

Answer 10

AR 600-20 chapter 6

Question 11

What are the goals of the EO program?

Answer 11

1. Provide EO for military personnel and family members, both on and off post and within the limits of the laws of
   localities, states, and host nations.
2. Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices that undermine teamwork,
   mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifice of the men and women of America’s Army.
   (AR 600-20 June 2006 / 6-1 / PDF 56)

Question 12

What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity?

Answer 12

Written command policy statements for EO
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures
(AR 600-20 June 2006 / 6-3 / PDF 58)

Question 13

Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?

Answer 13

4 (1 each quarter)

Question 14

Define the term ethnic group.

Answer 14

A segment of the population that possesses common characteristics and a cultural heritage based to some degree on:
faith or faiths; shared traditions, values or symbols;literature, folklore, or music; an internal sense of distinctiveness;
and/or an external perception of distinctiveness.
(AR 600-20 June 2006 /Terms / PDF 126)

Question 15

Define the term racism.

Answer 15

Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates aperson or group because of skin color or
race.
(AR 600-20 June 2006 / 6-2 / PDF 57)

Question 16

Describe minority group

Answer 16

Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color,gender, or national origin.
(AR 600-20 June 2006 / Terms / PDF 124)

Question 17

What is an Affirmative Actions Plan (AAP)?

Answer 17

A management document that consists of statements of attainable goals and timetables. This document is required of
all Army organizations, commands,agencies, and activities down to brigade (or equivalent) level. It is designed to
achieve EO for all military personnel.
(AR 600-20 June 2006 / Terms / PDF 119)

Question 18

What action does the Army take against off-post activities, including housing and public accommodations, which arbitrarily discriminate against members of the Army and their dependents?

Answer 18

Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied.

AR 600-20 June 2006 / 6-8 / PDF 65

Question 19

Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?

Answer 19

Your Unit Chain of Command

AR 600-20 June 2006 / D-1 / PDF 97

Question 20

What is the Army’s written policy on EO?

Answer 20

The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair treatment for military personnel and family members without regard to race,
color, gender, religion, national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive
behavior. This policy—
1. Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
2. Applies to working, living, and recreational environments (including both on and off-post housing).
(AR 600-20 June 2006 / 6-2 / PDF 56)

Question 21

What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity matters?

Answer 21

Chain of Command

AR 600-20 June 2006 / D-1 / PDF 97

Question 22

Does every unit have an EO representative?

Answer 22

Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through 1LT.
(AR 600-20 June 2006 / 6-3 / PDF 61)