Equal Opportunity (EO)

Question 1

What document covers EO?

Answer 1

AR 600-20 (chapter 6)

Question 2

What is the Army’s policy on EO?

Answer 2

The U.S. Army will provide equal opportunity 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 3

Who is the company EO Officer?

Answer 3

The commander

Question 4

What are the two types of EO complaints?

Answer 4

1. Informal

2. Formal

Question 5

How does someone file a formal EO complaint?

Answer 5

Using DA Form 7279 (Equal Opportunity Complaint Form)

Question 6

What is the purpose of the EO program?

Answer 6

To provide equal opportunity for military personnel and family members; and to create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices.

Question 7

What is the definition of personal racism or sexism?

Answer 7

The acting out of prejudices by individuals against other individuals or groups based on their race or gender.

Question 8

What is the primary resource for solving EO complaints?

Answer 8

The chain of command.

Question 9

Discrimination

Answer 9

Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based
on race, color, gender, national origin, or religion.

Question 10

EOR’s responsibilities

Answer 10

Assisting commanders at the battalion-level or equivalent and below in carrying out the EO Program within their units.