Equal Opportunity

Question 1

What does EO stand for?

Answer 1

Equal Opportunity - AR 600-20 Chap 2

Question 2

What is an EOR?

Answer 2

Equal Opportunity Representative AR 600-20 Chap 2

Question 3

What rank should an EOR normally be?

Answer 3

SGT(P) through 1LT AR 600-20 Chap 2

Question 4

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

Answer 4

1. February - African American History Month
2. March - Women’s History Month
3. May - Asian Pacific Heritage Month
4. 15 Sept - 15 Oct - Hispanic Heritage Month

Question 5

What Army Regulation covers the EO program?

Answer 5

AR 600-20 Chap 2

Question 6

What are the goals of the EO program?

Answer 6

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. AR 600-20 Chap 2

Question 7

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

Answer 7

1. Written command policy statements for EO
2. Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures
3. Prevention of Sexual Harassment

Question 8

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

Answer 8

4 (1 each quarter) - AR 600-20 Chap 2

Question 9

Define the term ethnic group.

Answer 9

A segment of the population that possesses common characteristics based to some degree on: faith or faiths; shared traditions, values or symbols;literature, folklore, or music; an internal sense of distinctiveness

Question 10

Define the term racism.

Answer 10

Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race.

Question 11

Describe minority group

Answer 11

Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color,gender, or national origin.

Question 12

What is sexual harassment?

Answer 12

Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders

Question 13

What is an Affirmative Actions Plan (AAP)?

Answer 13

A management document that consists of statements of attainable goals and timetables. It is designed to achieve EO for all military personnel.

Question 14

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 14

Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied.

Question 15

Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?

Answer 15

Your Unit Chain of Command

Question 16

What is the Army’s written policy on EO?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Chain of Command

Question 18

Does every unit have an EO representative?

Answer 18

Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR