Policy/Regulation
What is the regulation that covers the Army Equal Opportunity Program?
AR 600-20 CH.6
How many categories are protected by EO?
Define Sexism.
Attitudes and beliefs that one gender is superior to another
How many different types of reporting are there?
3
What is hazing?
Any conduct whereby a Servicemember or members regardless of service, rank, or position, and without proper authority, recklessly or intentionally causes a Servicemember to suffer or be exposed to any activity that is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful.
What is Policy letter Number 1?
Is fat shaming an EO violation?
No
Define Racism.
Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race.
What are the 3 types of reporting?
Formal
Informal
Anonymous
what is bullying?
Bullying is any conduct whereby a Servicemember or members, regardless of service, rank, or position, intends to exclude or reject another Servicemember through cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful behavior, which results in diminishing the other Servicemember’s dignity, position, or status.
What is Policy Letter Number 3?
Equal Opportunity Policy Letter
What is the difference between color and race?
Color - the pigmentation of a persons skin
Race - 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
Define Discrimination.
Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race, color, gender, national origin, or religion.
Reporting is always best being resolved at what level?
The Lowest Level
What is covered under Treatment of Persons?
Hazing, Bullying
According to AR 600-20 CH. 6, Who does the EO program belong to?
The Commander
How many genders does the Army recognize?
2 - male and female
Define Equal opportunity.
The right of all persons to participate in, and benefit from, programs and activities (for example, career, employment, educational, social) for which they are qualified
How long does the commander have to start a formal investigation from time of receiving complaint?
14 Days
What is Treatment of Persons?
values-based idea where everyone is expected to do what is right by treating all persons as they should be treated – with dignity and respect.
What is the purpose of the EO program?
Ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness.
What are the 6 Categories protected by the EO program?
1. Race 5. Sexual Preference
2. Color 6. Religion
3. National origin
4. Gender
Disparaging terms
Terms used to degrade or connote negative statements pertaining to race, color, gender, national origin, or religion. Such terms may be expressed as verbal statements, printed material, visual material, signs, symbols, posters, or insignia. The use of these terms constitutes unlawful discrimination.
Describe Anonymous reporting.
The Soldier's complaint, or voice, is paired to the Commanders face. The Commander makes the report for you and decides if it should be formal or informal.
What courses of action can you take when you see hazing or bullying occurring?
1. see something, say something
2. report it