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AR 600-20 and TC 26-6
Army Equal Opportunity Program and SHARP
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04/12/2015

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Term
What AR covers Equal Opportunity?
Definition

AR 600-20

Ch. 6

Term
What TC covers Equal Opportunity?
Definition
TC 26-6
Term
Who is responsible for sustaining a positive EO environment within their units?
Definition
Commanders
Term
The EO program provides fair treatment for military personnel and Family members without regard to what?
Definition
Race, Color, Gender, Religion, or National Origin
Term
The EO Policy applies to military personnel and Family members where?
Definition
Both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
Term
What is sexism?
Definition
Attitudes and beliefs that one gender is superior to another.
Term
When does the incoming Commander conduct a unit climate assessment?
Definition
Company level commanders will conduct a unit climate survey within 90 days of assuming command and annually thereafter.
Term
Battalion and Company level commanders will appiont EOLs on the rank of?
Definition
SGT(P) and above in writing.
Term
The are Special commemorations/ethnic observances timetables that are recognized; what month is National Native American Indian Heritage Month?
Definition
November 1-30
Term
What two types of EO complaints are there?
Definition
Formal and Informal
Term
How many days does a Soldier have from the date of the alleged incident in which to file a formal complaint?
Definition
60 calendar days from the date of the alleged incident.
Term
Can a Soldier see a separate agency to make an EO complaint instead of his/her unit?
Definition
Yes
Term
What is an EOR?
Definition

Equal Opportunity Representative

 

 

Term
What rank should an EOR normally be?
Definition

SGT (P) through 1LT

 

Term
What are some of the special commemorations / ethnic observances listed in AR 600-20?
Definition

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

 

Term
What are the goals of the EO program?
Definition

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.

 

Term
What are the three policies each commander is required to publish and post on equal opportunity?
Definition

Written command policy statements for EO

 

Prevention of Sexual Harassment

Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures

 

Term
Soldiers are required to have how many periods of EO training per year?
Definition

4 (1 each quarter)

 

Term
Define the term ethnic group.
Definition

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.

 

Term
Define the term racism.
Definition

Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates aperson or group because of skin color or race.

 

Term
Describe minority group
Definition

Any groupdistinguished from the general population in terms of race, religion, color,gender, or national origin.

 

Term
What is an Affirmative Actions Plan (AAP)?
Definition

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.

 

Term

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?

Definition

Off limits or off limits sanctions may be applied.

 

Term
Who is the primary source for solving EO complaints?
Definition

Your Unit Chain of Command

 

Term
What is the Army's written policy on EO?
Definition

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 offensivebehavior. This policy—

1. Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.

2. Applies to working, living, and recreational environments (including both on and off-post housing).

 

Term
Does every unit have an EO representative?
Definition

Yes, each Commander is required to appoint an EOR in the rank of SGT (P) through 1LT.

 

Term

What AR covers SHARP?

 

Definition

AR 600-20

Ch. 8

 

Term
What is the purpose of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?
Definition
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.
Term
The Army's policy on Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program applies where and when?
This policy applies --
Definition
Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours.
To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing).
Term
What are the goals of the Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?
Definition
Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents
Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear.
Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers.
Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims' health and well-being.
Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault victims, .
Term
define sexual assault
Definition
Sexual assault is a crime defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
Term
sexual assault includes what acts?
Definition
Rape
Non consensual Sodomy (oral or anal sex)
Indecent Assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling)
Attempts to commit these acts
Term
more than half of sexual assaults include what?
Definition
alcohol
Term
Prevention of sexual harassment is whose responsibility?
Definition
The Commander's Responsibility
Term
What is the Army's policy on sexual assault?
Definition
Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army
the Army will use training, education, and awareness to minimize sexual assault
The Army will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect
Term
If someone has been sexually assaulted, to whom may they report the crime?
Definition
Their chain of command.
Medical Treatment Facility.
Military Police/Criminal Investigation Division.
Chaplains.
Social Work Services.
Family Advocacy.
Legal Services.
Term
Army Regulation 27-10 outlines the rights of crime victims, what are they?
Definition
The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and a respect for privacy
The right to be protected from the accused offender
The right to be notified of court proceedings
The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the assault unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial, or for other good cause
The right to talk to the attorney for the Government in the case
The right to seek restitution, if appropriate
The right to information regarding conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender from custody.
Term
What must Commanders do to implement and support the Army's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program?
Definition
Ensure that assigned personnel (to include RC personnel under their jurisdiction) are familiar with the Army policy on sexual harassment.
Publish and post written command policy statements for the prevention of sexual harassment.
Continually assess and be aware of the climate of command regarding sexual harassment. Identify problems or potential problems. Take prompt, decisive action to investigate all complaints of sexual harassment. Either resolve the problem at the lowest possible level or, if necessary, take formal disciplinary or administrative action. Do not allow Soldiers to be retaliated against for filing complaints. Continually monitor the unit and assess sexual harassment prevention policies and programs at all levels within area of responsibility. Ensure all leaders understand that if they witness or otherwise know of incidents of sexual harassment, they are obligated to act. If they do not, they themselves are also engaging in sexual harassment.
Set the standard
 
Term
What are the categories of sexual harassment and give some examples?
Definition
verbal, non verbal, and physical contact
Term
I.A.M
Definition
Intervene, Act, Motivate
Term
What are the Victims Rights?
Definition
Right to be treated with dignity and respect, Right to be present, Right to notification, Right to be heard, Right to information and referral
Term
What are the Victims Special Rights?
Definition
Right to Privacy, employer intercession and prompt return of property
Term
What is prevention?
Definition
stopping sexual harassment before it starts
Term
What is Intervention?
Definition
stepping in and mitigating after a event has started
Term
What are theTwo Types of Sexual Harassment?
Definition
Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Work Environment
Term
Intent vs Impact?
Definition
when you don't intentionally mean to offend someone and has a devastating impact
Term
What is the difference between formal and informal complaint?
Definition
formal is written
Term
What is a indirect approach example?
Definition
emails, letters or text message
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