Equal Opportunity(EO) Flashcards
What does EO stand for?
Equal Opportunity
What is an EOR?
Equal Opportunity Representative
What rank should an EOR normally be?
SGT(P) through 1LT
What are some special commemorations/ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?
- Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
- Women’s Equality Day
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Native American Heritage Month
- “Days of Remembrance” for victims of the Holocaust
- African-American/ Black History Month
What Army Regulation covers the EO program?
AR 600-20 chapter 6
What are the goals of the EO program?
- Provide EO for military personnel and family members, on and off post
- Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors
What are the 3 policies each commander is required to publish and post on EO?
- Written command policy statements
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment
- EO Complaint Procedures
Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?
4(1 each quarter)
Define the term “ethnic group”
Segment of the population with common characteristics, cultural heritage, shared traditions, values or symbols
Define the term racism
Attitude or action that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race
Describe minority group
Group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color, gender or national origin
What is sexual harassment?
- Gender discrimination that involves sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and/or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
- Person in a supervisory or command position who condoned implicit or sexual behavior to control or influence a soldier or civilian(Quid Pro Quo)
What is an Affirmative Action Plan(AAP)?
Consists of attainable goals and timetables. Required of all Army organizations and commands
What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices?
Chain of Command
Does every unit have an EO representative?
Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT(P) through 1LT