ARMY SHARP EO BOARD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

What AR covers Equal Opportunity? AR 600-20 Ch. 6 What TC covers Equal Opportunity? TC 26-6 Who is responsible for sustaining a positive EO environment within their units? Commanders The EO program provides fair treatment for military personnel and Family members without regard to what? Race, Color, Gender, Religion, or National Origin The EO Policy applies to military personnel and Family members where? Both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours. What is sexism? Attitudes and beliefs that one gender is superior to another. When does the incoming Commander conduct a unit climate assessment? Company level commanders will conduct a unit climate survey within 90 days of assuming command and annually thereafter. The are Special commemorations/ethnic observances timetables that are recognized; what month is National Native American Indian Heritage Month? November 1-30 Battalion and Company level commanders will appiont EOLs on the rank of? SGT(P) and above in writing. What two types of EO complaints are there? Formal and Informal How many days does a Soldier have from the date of the alleged incident in which to file a formal complaint? 60 calendar days from the date of the alleged incident. Can a Soldier see a separate agency to make an EO complaint instead of his/her unit? Yes What is an EOR? Equal Opportunity Representative What rank should an EOR normally be? SGT (P) through 1LT What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20? January - 3rd Monday - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday February - 1-28/29 - African-American/Black History Month March - 1-31 - Women's History Month April/May - Sunday to Sunday for Week Incorporating Yom Hashoah - "Days of Remembrance" for Victims of the Holocaust May - 1-31 - Asian Pacific Heritage Month August - 26 - Women's Equality Day September/October - 15 Sep.-15 Oct. - Hispanic Heritage Month November - 1-30 - National Native American Indian Heritage Month What are the goals of the EO program? 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 sacrifice of the men and women of America's Army. What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity? -Written command policy statements for EO -Prevention of Sexual Harassment -Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year? 4 (1 each quarter) Define the term ethnic group. A segment of the population that possesses common characteristics 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. Define the term racism. Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of skin color or race. Define "minority group." Any group distinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color, gender, or national origin. What is an Affirmative Actions Plan (AAP)? 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 (or equivalent) level. It is designed to achieve EO for all military personnel. 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? Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied. Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints? Your Unit Chain of Command What is the Army's written policy on EO? 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. Does every unit have an EO representative? Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through 1LT. What AR covers SHARP? AR 600-20 Ch. 8 What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program? The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program reinforces the Army's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response,reporting, and accountability. The Army's policy on Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program applies where and when? This policy applies both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours. To working, living, and recreati