Equal Opportunity (EO) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of the Department of the Army Equal Opportunity Program?

A

The Department of the Army Equal Opportunity Program formulates, directs, and sustains 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.

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2
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What Army Regulation covers Military Equal Opportunity?

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Army Regulation 600-20 Chapters 4-6

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3
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What is the current publication date for AR 600-20, covering the updated guidelines for MEO?

A

24 July 2020

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4
Q

Each soldier is required to have how many Equal Opportunity trainings per year?

A

Once per year is mandatory

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5
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Who is in charge of the MEO Program?

A

The Commander

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6
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When does the EO Policy Apply?

A

Both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours to include online conduct.

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7
Q

What is the operational language of the Army?

A

English

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8
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Who is your Battalion Equal Opportunity Leader?

A

SFC Wegener

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9
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Who is the SSI Equal Opportunity Advisor?

A

SFC Person

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10
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What does the acronym MEO stand for?

A

Military Equal Opportunity

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11
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5 Goals of the MEO Program:

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1) Build and maintain a cohesive, combat ready Army which is focused and determined to accomplish its mission.
2) Provide support to Soldiers, both on and off-post, and within the limits of the laws of localities, states, and host nations.
3) Ensure MEO exists for all Soldiers.
4) Ensure every soldier is treated with dignity and respect.
5) Support commanders at all levels and MEO professionals (EO PMs, EO SGMs, EO advisors; and EO specialists (RA/ USAR)) and EO Leaders (EOLs), who are responsible for the execution of MEO policies in their units organizations, and agencies.

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12
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What are the attributes associated with the EO Philosophy?

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Fairness, justice, and equality

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13
Q

What is the Army slogan when using electronic communication devices?

A

Think, Type, Post

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14
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What are some of the methods used in online misconduct?

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Emails, Chats, Social Media, Screenshots, Blogs, Text Messages, Apps (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat), and Video conferences

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15
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What does the term reprisal mean?

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Threatening to take unfavorable action or withholding a favorable personnel action against a soldier for family member that files a complaint

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16
Q

What is the definition of hazing?

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Hazing is a form of harassment that includes conduct that creates physically or psychologically injures or create a risk of physical or psychological injury to Soldiers for the purpose of: initiation, admission, affiliation, change in status or position, or condition of continued membership. (Keyword: Inclusion)

17
Q

What is the definition of bullying?

A

Bullying is a form of harassment that includes acts of aggression, with the intent of harming a service member either physically or psychologically, without a proper military or other government purpose. (Keyword: Wxclusion)

18
Q

Define the term Racism.

A

A belief or attitude that race determines an individual’s trait and capabilities and that racial difference produce a natural superiority of a particular race. Behavior or conditions that foster stereotypes of social roles based on race.

19
Q

What does it mean to be prejudiced?

A

Having an attitude, judgment or opinion, without regard to pertinent fact, that is typically expressed in suspicion, fear, hostility, or intolerance of certain people, customs, and ideas.

20
Q

What is discrimination?

A

Being denied equal opportunity based off race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, etc.

21
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What are the six categories known as the Bases of Discrimination?

A

Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex (including gender identity), or Sexual Orientation

22
Q

What are the three ways in which a complaint may be submitted?

A

Formal, Informal, and Anonymous

23
Q

What options can you use to address EO related incidents?

A

Direct Approach, Indirect Approach, Third Party, and a Chain of Command

24
Q

What form is used to file a formal complaint?

A

DA Form 7279-R

25
Q

What are the 6 racial categories recognized by the Army?

A

Black
Asian/ Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
American Indian/ Native Alaskan
Other

26
Q

How many ethnic categories are there with a distinctive reporting code recognized within the Army?

A

21 distinctive categories

27
Q

Name 3 of the distinctive ethnic categories

A

Mexican
Puerto Rican
Cuban
Latin American
Other Hispanic Descent
Aleut
Eskimo
U.S./ Canadian Indian Tribes
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Indian
Filipino
Vietnamese
Other Asian Descent
Melanesian
Micronesian
Polynesian
Other Pacific Islander Descent
Other
Unknown

28
Q

What are the 5 Major Areas of Religious Accommodation?

A

Worship
Dietary
Medical
Wear and Appearance
Grooming Practices

29
Q

What are the 3 religious acommodations that do not require an exception to policy?

A

Worship/ Practice
Dietary
Medical

30
Q

How many days does a Commander have to respond to a religious accommodation?

A

10 days

31
Q

How many calendar days does a complainant have to file a report?

A

60 days

32
Q

Who will be identified as the complainant in an anonymous complaint?

A

The Commander

33
Q

The commander has how many days to initiate an investigation when a formal complaint is filed?

A

5 days to appoint an investigating officer

34
Q

If a soldier is caught filing a false complaint, what is the consequence of their actions?

A

UCMJ against the false reporter

35
Q

How long is a Memorandum for Record maintained by the EOA for Anonymous and Informal reports?

A

15 Years

36
Q

EO REPS– SSI?

A

SFC Person

37
Q

EO REPS– BN?

A

SFC Wegner

38
Q

EO REPS– B Co.?

A

DS Bolar/ DS Thomas