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OVERVIEW OF THE ARMY’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

OVERVIEW OF THE ARMY’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM. Executive Order 9981. Early attempt to institutionalize the EO Program 26 July 1948 No significant , deliberate, well-conceived plan/program to check systematic discrimination and other forms of discrimination

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OVERVIEW OF THE ARMY’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

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  1. OVERVIEW OF THE ARMY’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

  2. Executive Order 9981 • Early attempt to institutionalize the EO Program • 26 July 1948 • No significant , deliberate, • well-conceived plan/program • to check systematic discrimination • and other forms of discrimination • until 22 years later • Since 1970, the Army has been • engaged in a long range program • for Equal Opportunity Desegregate the services. Sincerely, President Truman July 1948

  3. DEOMI • Established in 1971 at Patrick Air Force Base • Purpose to enhance combat readiness • Serve in human relations/awareness

  4. Army Command Policy AR 600-20 • Strives to maximize human potential • Fair treatment, merit, fitness, • and capability CHAPTER 6 THE ARMY’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

  5. Equal Opportunity Policy States The U.S. Army will provide equal opportunity and treatment for all military personnel, civilians, and their families without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or national origin and will provide an environment free of sexual harassment

  6. Who Can File Complaints • Civilian Employees • Soldiers • Family members

  7. Goals & Objectives of the EO Program • To provide a healthy work and recreational • environment in which culturally and ethnically • diverse soldiers and civilians can interact • To maximize human potential • To ensure fair treatment based on MERIT, • FITNESS, and CAPABILITY

  8. Components of the Army EO Program POLICY COMPLAINT SYSTEM COMMITMENT CORRECTIVE ACTIONS CLIMATE ASSESSMENT TRAINING

  9. Components of the Army EO Program • POLICY - Clearly stated • COMMITMENT - Strong command support and • leader commitment • COMPLAINT SYSTEM - Effective and responsive • TRAINING - Scheduled as required • CORRECTIVE ACTIONS - As necessary • CLIMATE ASSESSMENT - Unit’s climate

  10. Related Elements of EO Program • Military discipline & conduct • Appropriate behavior • Extremist organizations • Army language policy (Chapter 4 -16 ) • Accommodating religious practices

  11. Responsibilities • Commanders • - EO Officer for their command • - Develop and implement EO Program • EO Advisors (EOA) • - Act as the eyes and ears for the commander • - Assist the commander in implementing a • Consideration for Others Program • - Assist commanders in assessing, planning, • implementing and evaluating the EO Program • - Conduct training

  12. Responsibilities • EO Representative (EOR) • - Assist commanders at Bn- level or equivalent • and below in carrying out the EO Program • - Establish and maintain liaison with other (EORs) • and with the EOA at higher headquarters • - Assist complainants by referring them to the • appropriate agency for assistance • - Assist the commander in conduct of EO Training

  13. Responsibilities • Complainant • - Attempt resolution • - Advise the commander • - Submit legitimate complaints

  14. Types of Complaints • Informal: • - Not normally in writing on DA Fm 7279 - R • - No timelines or suspenses • - Address complaint with urgency as formal • - MFR for good measure • - Complainant can resolve him or herself • - Not necessarily reportable • - May not be necessary to involve commander

  15. Types of Complaints • Formal: • - Filed on a DA Form 7279-R • - Complaints may be filed with the following • people/agencies: Chain of Command; EOA; IG; • HRO; SJA; MP/CID; Chaplain; Medical Agency • - Filed 60 days from date of incident(s) • - After 60 days, may be pursued at Commander’s • discretion

  16. Formal Complaint Process • Commander receives complaint: • - Administer oath on DA Form 7279-R • - Three days to act on complaint, except for those filed • with the IG • - Conduct an inquiry himself/herself or appoint a a 15-6 • Officer to conduct inquiry • - Commander/Investigating Officer has 14 calendar • days to investigate and discuss outcome with victim. • A 30 day extension may be granted from the next • higher commander if required.

  17. Formal Complaint Process • Commander receives complaint (cont): • - Further extensions may only be granted by the first • GO in the Chain of Command. • - Commander takes appropriate action based on • findings

  18. Appeals and Follow-up • Appeals: • - Within 7 calendar days • - Must be in writing • - Three days for referral and 14 days to complete • - Final decisions on complaints rest with the General • Court-Martial convening authority • Follow-up: • - EOA conducts an assessment • - 30 - 45 days after final action • - To assess complainant’s satisfaction

  19. Summary Overview of The Army’s Equal Opportunity Program

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