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What Army regulation covers Equal Opportunity? |
AR 600–20 CH. 6
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What does EO stand for?
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Equal Opportunity
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What is an EOR?
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Equal Opportunity Representative
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What rank should an EOR normally be?
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SGT(P) through 1LT
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What are some of the special commemorations and ethnic observances listed in AR 600–20?
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1. January – 3rd Monday – Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
2. February – 1–28/29 – African–American/Black History Month 3. March – 1–31 – Women’s History Month 4. April/May – Sunday to Sunday for Week Incorporating Yom Hashoah – "Days of Remembrance" for Victims of the Holocaust 5. May – 1–31 – Asian Pacific Heritage Month 6. August – 26 – Women’s Equality Day 7. September/October – 15 Sep.–15 Oct. – Hispanic Heritage Month 8. November – 1–30 – National Native American Indian Heritage Month |
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What are the goals of the EO program?
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1. Provide EO for military personnel and family members, both on and off post and within the limits of the laws of localities, states, and host nations
2. Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices that undermine teamwork, mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifices of the men and women of America's Army |
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What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on EO?
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–Written command policy statements for EO
–Prevention of Sexual Harassment –EO complaint procedures |
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Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?
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Four (One in each quarter)
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Define the term ethnic group
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A segment of the population that possesses common charateristics and a cultural heritage based to some degree on: faith or faiths; shared traditions, values or symbols; literature, folklore, or music; an internal sense of distinctiveness; and/or an external perception of distinctiveness
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Define the term racism
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Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race
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Describe minority group
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Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color, gender, or national origin
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What is an Affirmative Actions Plan?
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A management document that consists of statements of attainable goals and timetables. This document is required of all Army organizations, commands, agencies, and activities down to brigade level. It is designed to achieve EO for all military personnel
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What action does the Army take against off–post activities, including housing and public accommodations, which arbitrarily discriminate against members of the Army and their dependents?
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Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied
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Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?
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Your unit chain of command
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What is the Army's written policy on EO?
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The U.S. Army will provide EO 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.
This policy applies to –Both on and off post, during duty and non–duty hours –Working, living, and recreational environments |
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What is the primary channel for correcting discriminatory practices and for communications on EO matters?
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Chain of Command
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Does every unit have an EO representative?
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Yes
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What are the two types of EO complaints?
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Formal and Informal
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What form is used to file a formal complaint?
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DA Form 7279
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How long do Soldiers have to file a formal complaint? |
60 days |