Equal Opportunity

Question 1

What is the EO philosophy based on?

Answer 1

The EO philosophy is based on fairness,justice, and equity.

Reference: AR 600-20,para 6-1, p. 54-55

Question 2

What publication covers EO?

Answer 2

AR 600-20 ch. 6

Question 3

What is equal opportunity?

Answer 3

EO is the right of all persons to participate in, and benefit from, programs and activities for which they are qualified. Programs free from social, personal, or institutional barriers that prevent people to rising to the highest level of responsibility possible.

Question 4

What is EOAP?

Answer 4

Equal Opportunity Action Plan

Question 5

What is a person having origins in any original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa?

Answer 5

White IAW AR 600-20 ch . 6-2 p.55

Question 6

Define gender discrimination?

Answer 6

Gender discrimination is defined as the action taken by an individual to deprive a person of a right because of their gender.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the equal opportunity program?

Answer 7

The purpose is to formulate, direct, and sustain 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.

Question 8

What are the goals of the EO Program?

Answer 8

To 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.