EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Flashcards
What is an EOR?
Equal opportunity representative
What rank should an EOR normally be?
SGT Promotoble through 1LT
What are some of the Special Commemorations commemorations/ ethnic observations covered in AR 600-20?
- Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
- Black History Month
- Women’s History month
- Days of remembrance for Holocaust victims
- Asian pacific Heritage month
- Womans Equality Day
- Hispanic Heritage month
- National Native American Indian Heritage Month
What army regulation and chapter covers EO?
AR 600-20
chapter 6
What are the Goals of the EO Program?
- To provide Equal Opportunity for All military personnel within the limits of law, state, and host nations.
- To Create and sustain effective units by eliminating the practice of discrimination or similar behavior.
What are the 3 policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity?
- Written command policy statements for EO
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment
- Equal opportunity complaint procedures
How many periods of EO training are soldiers required to have per year?
4 periods
1 per quarter
Define the term Ethnic Group
A population that shares a cultural heritage to include faith, tradition and values.
Define the term Racism
An attitude or action that is used to discriminate against a group or people solely base on their skin color.
Describe Minority Group
A Group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color, gender, or national origin.
What is an affirmative actions plan?
A document required by all Army Organizations down to brigade level that contains statements of attainable goals and timetables.
What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity matters?
Chain of command
Does every unit have an EO representative?
Yes. Each commander is required to appoint and EOR
What are the categories of Discrimination?
Race
Color
Sex
Gender
Sexual Orientation
Religion
Heritage
