Army Equal Opportunity Program

Army Equal Opportunity Program

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4) Language

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English is the operational language of the Army. How does this affect people whose native language is not English? You can speak both languages freely with certain exceptions: - Ability in English is necessary to perform military duties. - You are required to speak English when operational communications must be understood by everyone who has an official need to know the content to accomplish their mission. However, commanders may not require a Soldier to use English unless it is clearly necessary to perform military functions; promote safety; accomplish missions.

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What regulation covers the Army Equal Opportunity Program (EO)?

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AR 600-20, Chapter 6

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Implications for accused

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Mandatory Counseling Additional Training Denial of certain privileges Rehabilitative transfer Letter of admonition/reprimand Relief for Cause Adverse performance Bar to reenlistment Article 15 Separation from Service

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Formal Complaint

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Must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the alleged offense (DA Form 7279) Requires chain of command intervention Specific timelines for processing Must follow a formal process

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5) Accommodating Religious Practices

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The Army places a high value on Soldiers observing and practicing their respective religions. Requests for accommodation are granted when there is no adverse impact on military readiness, unit cohesion, standards, health, safety, discipline, or ability to perform military duties. Individual Soldiers are expected to respect the religious beliefs of one another as well.

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What is the definition for discrimination?

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Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race, color, gender, national origin, or religion. (AR 600-20, 6-2)

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What criteria must be met for commanders to emplace off-limits orders for private establishments

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standard is used to predict the expected reaction to or impact of perceived offensive behaviors towards the recipient. It ensures adequate sensitivity to a person's feelings and perspective while avoiding extremes. The standard asks, "How would a reasonable person under similar circumstances react or be affected by such behavior?" )

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Gender

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: Action taken to deprive a person of a right because of their gender. This can occur overtly, covertly, intentionally, or unintentionally

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Color

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: Treating people differently due to skin color

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3) Extremist Groups- IAW AR 600-20

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, participating in extremist groups is inconsistent with your responsibilities of military service. It is also incompatible with your DUTY as a Soldier and the LOYALTY you have sworn to the Constitution of the United States. It is extremely critical to mission readiness that every Soldier understands the Army's policy on extremist organizations and activities. Extremist Organizations and activities are ones that: advocate racial, gender, or ethnic hatred or intolerance - advocate, create, or engage in illegal discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, or national origin - advocate the use of or use force or violence or unlawful means to deprive individuals of their rights under the United States Constitution or the laws of the United States or any State

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Six additional related issues

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; military discipline, prohibited relationships, extremist groups, language policy, religious accommodations and hazing

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Religion

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: A personal set or institutionalized system of attitudes, moral or ethical beliefs and practices held with the strength of traditional views, characterized by ardor and faith and generally evidenced through specific observances.

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fair/equal treatment based on

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Merit means you did the work to EARN the reward - Fitness means you proved yourself competent or worthy - Capability in support of readiness means you are capable of accomplishing the mission

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National Origin

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: An individual's country of origin or that of an individual's ancestors

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What are the elements of narrative and statistical reports on EO progress?

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Complaint information, Command profile, Major subordinate command data, Program manager and equal opportunity advisor listing, Quarterly equal opportunity report, Unit assessment report. (AR 600-20, 6-17)

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How long is the course to become an EOA?

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15 weeks. (AR 600-20, 6-7)

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the informal process

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the following are some factors that may help you in that determination: 1. The complaint need not be put in writing and may be resolved at the lowest level of the supervisory chain. 2. There is no requirement that the chain of command be advised or involved. 3. The complaint can be resolved at the lowest possible level, to include the unit and unit members, including the Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) and Equal Opportunity Leader (EOL).

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1) Military Discipline -

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is a way of ensuring that Army Values of respect, honor and integrity are part of your daily lifestyle. By upholding policies and regulations that establish standards of behavior ON and OFF DUTY, you do your part to maintain discipline and morale, building unit cohesion and a spirit of teamwork. As an upcoming leader it is your duty to set the example.

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Race

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: A division of human beings identified by the possession of traits transmissible by descent and that is sufficient to characterize persons possessing these traits as a distinctive human genotype.

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How long is the course to become an EOR?

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80 hrs. (AR 600-20, 6-3)

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Legal actions- implication for accused

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Criminal prosecution may result if offensive behavior: Is not corrected through administrative action, Violates the Uniform Code of Military Justice

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Alternative Agencies

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Higher Echelon Chain of Command Inspector General Housing Referral Office Staff Judge Advocate General Military Police or Criminal Investigator Chaplain Medical Agency Personnel

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Equal Opportunity

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is the right of all persons to participate in and benefit from programs and activities (e.g. career, employment, educational, social, etc.) for which they are qualified.

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What is the tour of duty length for active duty personnel to be an EO volunteer?

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24 months, not counting training time. (AR 600-20, 6-6)

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6) Hazing

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defined as any conduct whereby one military member or employee, regardless of Service or rank, unnecessarily causes another military member or employee, regardless of Service or rank, to suffer or be exposed to an activity which is cruel, abusive, oppressive, or harmful. The Army is a values-based organization where everyone is encouraged to do what is right by treating others as they should be treated with dignity and respect.

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An Informal complaint

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is any complaint not submitted in writing. Informal complaints are not subject to any timeline suspense, nor are they reportable to higher headquarters. However, the informal complaint process does help facilitate the resolution of your grievances at the lowest possible level. An informal complaint is treated just as seriously as a formal complaint, which will be discussed later in this instruction.

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2) Prohibited Relationships

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Army behavioral standards are different from civilian standards about romantic relationships. While the civilian standard may be that what occurs between consenting adults is all right, the Army standard clearly prohibits certain relationships. There are three types of prohibited relationships that may compromise or appear to compromise Equal Opportunity Officer and Enlisted Soldier of different ranks Trainee and Soldiers

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reasonable person standard

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*Must have an outstanding duty performance; a standards. (AR 600-20, 6-6)

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Formal Complaint Process

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1. File -file within 60 calendar days of the incident (after 60 days at the commander's discretion) using DA Form 7279. 2. Act (3 calendar days) - All complaints, except those filed with the IG must be reported to the first General Court Martial Convening Authority (GCMCA) in the chain of command within three calendar days. 3. Investigate (14 Calendar days) - The commander will either conduct an investigation personally or appoint immediately an investigating officer according to AR 15-6. The investigating officer will have 14 calendar days to conduct the investigation. 4. Appeal (7 calendar days) - The complaint and/or subject have 7 calendar days following notification of the results to provide a brief statement that identifies the basis of the appeal. Once the complainant initiates an appeal, the commander has 3 calendar days to refer the appeal to the next higher commander. 5. Follow up Assessment (30-45 calendar days) - Within 30-45 days an assessment needs to be conducted by the EOA to determine the effectiveness of any corrective actions.

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