Art /Army Board - Equal Opportunity Part 2
What are the individual rights of soldiers, family members and DA civilians when processing EO complaints?
Present a complaint to the command without fear of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment. Communicate with the commander concerning their complaint. Receive training on the army's EO complaint and appeals process. Receive assistance when submitting a complaint.
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What are the individual rights of soldiers, family members and DA civilians when processing EO complaints?
Present a complaint to the command without fear of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment. Communicate with the commander concerning their complaint. R...
What is the responsibility of the individual filing the complaint?
Advising the command of any incidents of sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination complaints and providing the command an opportunity to take app...
What is the first thing that someone should attempt if they have an EO issue?
Attempt to resolve the complaint by first informing the alleged offender that the behavior must stop.
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Where in AR 600-20 does it list how to file a complaint?
Appendix D
What regulation governs the investigations of EO complaints?
AR 15-6
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If a leader has not supported the EO program, what must the roster do?
Annotate this on the NCOER/OER
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What are the individual rights of soldiers, family members and DA civilians when processing EO complaints? | Present a complaint to the command without fear of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment. Communicate with the commander concerning their complaint. Receive training on the army's EO complaint and appeals process. Receive assistance when submitting a complaint. |
What is the responsibility of the individual filing the complaint? | Advising the command of any incidents of sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination complaints and providing the command an opportunity to take appropriate action to rectify/resolve the issue. |
What is the first thing that someone should attempt if they have an EO issue? | Attempt to resolve the complaint by first informing the alleged offender that the behavior must stop. |
Where in AR 600-20 does it list how to file a complaint? | Appendix D |
What regulation governs the investigations of EO complaints? | AR 15-6 |
If a leader has not supported the EO program, what must the roster do? | Annotate this on the NCOER/OER |
What should the rated put on the NCOER? | "Does not support EO" in the performance section or place a "No" in the values section and place a bullet in the values section. |
What should a rater put on the OER? | "Does not support EO" in the respect section. |
What is an EOAP? | Planned, achievable steps that eliminate practices denying fair and equal treatment to soldiers and their families and that monitor progress toward these goals. |
What does EOAP stand for? | Equal opportunity action plan |
When must units review EOAPs? | Annually |
Why are EO special/ethnic observances conducted? | To enhance cross-cultural awareness among soldiers, civilian employees and their families. |
What are observances designed to recognize? | Achievements and contributions made by members of specific racial, ethnic, gender groups in our society. |
What is an EO complaint? | Complaints that allege unlawful discrimination or unfair treatment in the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. |
Where are the procedures for handling EO complaints from civilian personnel? | AR 690-600 |
What are the two types of EO complaints? | Formal and informal |
What is an informal complaint? | Complaint not filed in writing |
How can informal complaints be resolved? | Directly by the individual, with the help of another unit member, the commander, or other person in the complainants chain of command. |
What are some actions taken to resolve informal complaints? | Discussion, problem identification, and clarification of the issues. |
What is the time suspense of an informal complaint? | None |
What should anyone working on the resolution of informal complaints do at a minimum? | Complete a memorandum for record. |
What are some other channels that a person can use to file a complaint if the complaint is against the chain of command? | Someone in a higher echelon of the complainants chain of command, Inspector general, Chaplain, Provost marshal, Medical agency personnel, Staff judge advocate, Chief, community housing referral and relocation services office. |
Are informal complaints required to be confidential? | No, except for a chaplain or lawyer. |
What is a formal complaint? | Complaint files in writing and swears to the accuracy of the information. These require specific actions, are subject to timelines and require documentation of the actions taken. |
What does AR 600-20 cover? | Army command policy |
What is the form used to file a formal complaint? | DA Form 7279 - equal opportunity complaint form |
How long do soldiers have to file a formal complaint? | 60 days from the incident |
Who should a formal complaint be filed with? | The commander at the lowest echelon of command at which the complaint may be assured of receiving a thorough, expeditious, and unbiased investigation of the allegations. |
Besides the commander, where else can a person file a formal complaint? | Someone in a higher echelon of the complainant's chain of command, Inspector general, Chaplain, Provost marshal, Medical agency personnel, Staff judge advocate, Chief, community housing referral and relocation services office. |
If a complaint is filed with the inspector general with the inspector general what are the timelines of the complaint? | There are no timelines for the complaint if filed with IG. It is taken as an Inspector General Action Request. |