Military Equal Opportunity (AR 600-20 Ch 6) Flashcards
What is MEO?
Military Equal Opportunity
What is the purpose of MEO?
To ensure fair treatment for all Soldiers based solely on merit, performance, and
potential in support of readiness.
What are the goals of MEO?
➢ Build and maintain a cohesive, combat ready Army which is focused and
determined to accomplish its mission.
➢ Provide support to Soldiers, both on and off-post, and within the limits of the laws
of localities, states, and host nations.
➢ Ensure MEO exists for all Soldiers.
➢ Ensure every Soldier is treated with dignity and respect.
➢ Support commanders at all levels and MEO professionals who are responsible
for the execution of MEO policies in their units organizations, and agencies.
Who has primary responsibility for identifying and correcting discriminatory
harassment?
Chain of Command
Are soldiers limited to following the policy only on-post?
No, Soldiers are required to follow policies both on and off-post, during duty and
non-duty hours.
What form is used to file an EO complaint?
DA 7279
What are the types of complaints that can be made?
➢ Anonymous
➢ Formal
➢ Informal
What is an Anonymous Complaint?
Complaints where the complainant remains unidentified and may be handled as
either an informal or a formal complaint .depending on the extent of information
provided in the anonymous complaint.
What is a Formal Complaint?
A complaint submitted in writing on a DA Form 7279 to a commander, supervisor,
or military equal opportunity professional.
How long does a soldier have to file a formal complaint?
60 Days from the day of incident
What is an Informal Complaint?
A complaint made either verbally or in writing that is not submitted as a formal
complaint to an MEO professional (not an EOL).
How long does the MEO professional retain the informal complaint?
15 years from the date of complaint receipt.
Who is responsible for preventing and appropriately responding to incidents of
discrimination?
Commanders, supervisors, and managers at all levels
What is the difference between Hazing and Bullying?
➢ Bullying usually involves singling out an individual at any time and bullying them
as a means to exclude them. Hazing, on the other hand, involves including
people by having them “earn” their way into a group or onto a team.
➢ Bullying is about exclusion. Hazing is about inclusion.
What are the types of discrimination?
Color, Sex, Race, Religion, Nationality, and Gender
