ARMY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What regulation covers the Army Equal Opportunity Program (EO)? - Answers AR 600-20,
Chapter 6
Equal Opportunity - Answers is the right of all persons to participate in and benefit from
programs and activities (e.g. career, employment, educational, social, etc.) for which they are
qualified.
What is the definition for discrimination? - Answers Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results
in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race,
color, gender, national origin, or religion.
(AR 600-20, 6-2)
Race - Answers : 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.
Color - Answers : Treating people differently due to skin color
Gender - Answers : Action taken to deprive a person of a right because of their gender. This can
occur overtly, covertly, intentionally, or unintentionally
Religion - Answers : A personal set or institutionalized system of attitudes, moral or ethical
beliefs and practices held with the strength of traditional views, characterized by ardor and faith
and generally evidenced through specific observances.
National Origin - Answers : An individual's country of origin or that of an individual's ancestors
How long is the course to become an EOR? - Answers 80 hrs.
(AR 600-20, 6-3)
fair/equal treatment based on - Answers Merit means you did the work to EARN the reward
- Fitness means you proved yourself competent or worthy
- Capability in support of readiness means you are capable of accomplishing the mission
reasonable person standard - Answers *Must have an outstanding duty performance; a
standards.
(AR 600-20, 6-6)
What is the tour of duty length for active duty personnel to be an EO volunteer? - Answers 24
months, not counting training time.
, (AR 600-20, 6-6)
How long is the course to become an EOA? - Answers 15 weeks.
(AR 600-20, 6-7)
What criteria must be met for commanders to emplace off-limits orders for private
establishments - Answers standard is used to predict the expected reaction to or impact of
perceived offensive behaviors towards the recipient. It ensures adequate sensitivity to a
person's feelings and perspective while avoiding extremes. The standard asks, "How would a
reasonable person under similar circumstances react or be affected by such behavior?" )
Six additional related issues - Answers ; military discipline, prohibited relationships, extremist
groups, language policy, religious accommodations and hazing
1) Military Discipline - - Answers is a way of ensuring that Army Values of respect, honor and
integrity are part of your daily lifestyle. By upholding policies and regulations that establish
standards of behavior ON and OFF DUTY, you do your part to maintain discipline and morale,
building unit cohesion and a spirit of teamwork. As an upcoming leader it is your duty to set the
example.
What are the elements of narrative and statistical reports on EO progress? - Answers Complaint
information, Command profile, Major subordinate command data, Program manager and
equal opportunity advisor listing, Quarterly equal opportunity report, Unit assessment report.
(AR 600-20, 6-17)
2) Prohibited Relationships - Answers Army behavioral standards are different from civilian
standards about romantic relationships. While the civilian standard may be that what occurs
between consenting adults is all right, the Army standard clearly prohibits certain relationships.
There are three types of prohibited relationships that may compromise or appear to
compromise Equal Opportunity
Officer and Enlisted
Soldier of different ranks
Trainee and Soldiers
3) Extremist Groups- IAW AR 600-20 - Answers , participating in extremist groups is inconsistent
with your responsibilities of military service. It is also incompatible with your DUTY as a Soldier
and the LOYALTY you have sworn to the Constitution of the United States. It is extremely critical
to mission readiness that every Soldier understands the Army's policy on extremist
organizations and activities. Extremist Organizations and activities are ones that:
advocate racial, gender, or ethnic hatred or intolerance
What regulation covers the Army Equal Opportunity Program (EO)? - Answers AR 600-20,
Chapter 6
Equal Opportunity - Answers is the right of all persons to participate in and benefit from
programs and activities (e.g. career, employment, educational, social, etc.) for which they are
qualified.
What is the definition for discrimination? - Answers Any action that unlawfully or unjustly results
in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race,
color, gender, national origin, or religion.
(AR 600-20, 6-2)
Race - Answers : 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.
Color - Answers : Treating people differently due to skin color
Gender - Answers : Action taken to deprive a person of a right because of their gender. This can
occur overtly, covertly, intentionally, or unintentionally
Religion - Answers : A personal set or institutionalized system of attitudes, moral or ethical
beliefs and practices held with the strength of traditional views, characterized by ardor and faith
and generally evidenced through specific observances.
National Origin - Answers : An individual's country of origin or that of an individual's ancestors
How long is the course to become an EOR? - Answers 80 hrs.
(AR 600-20, 6-3)
fair/equal treatment based on - Answers Merit means you did the work to EARN the reward
- Fitness means you proved yourself competent or worthy
- Capability in support of readiness means you are capable of accomplishing the mission
reasonable person standard - Answers *Must have an outstanding duty performance; a
standards.
(AR 600-20, 6-6)
What is the tour of duty length for active duty personnel to be an EO volunteer? - Answers 24
months, not counting training time.
, (AR 600-20, 6-6)
How long is the course to become an EOA? - Answers 15 weeks.
(AR 600-20, 6-7)
What criteria must be met for commanders to emplace off-limits orders for private
establishments - Answers standard is used to predict the expected reaction to or impact of
perceived offensive behaviors towards the recipient. It ensures adequate sensitivity to a
person's feelings and perspective while avoiding extremes. The standard asks, "How would a
reasonable person under similar circumstances react or be affected by such behavior?" )
Six additional related issues - Answers ; military discipline, prohibited relationships, extremist
groups, language policy, religious accommodations and hazing
1) Military Discipline - - Answers is a way of ensuring that Army Values of respect, honor and
integrity are part of your daily lifestyle. By upholding policies and regulations that establish
standards of behavior ON and OFF DUTY, you do your part to maintain discipline and morale,
building unit cohesion and a spirit of teamwork. As an upcoming leader it is your duty to set the
example.
What are the elements of narrative and statistical reports on EO progress? - Answers Complaint
information, Command profile, Major subordinate command data, Program manager and
equal opportunity advisor listing, Quarterly equal opportunity report, Unit assessment report.
(AR 600-20, 6-17)
2) Prohibited Relationships - Answers Army behavioral standards are different from civilian
standards about romantic relationships. While the civilian standard may be that what occurs
between consenting adults is all right, the Army standard clearly prohibits certain relationships.
There are three types of prohibited relationships that may compromise or appear to
compromise Equal Opportunity
Officer and Enlisted
Soldier of different ranks
Trainee and Soldiers
3) Extremist Groups- IAW AR 600-20 - Answers , participating in extremist groups is inconsistent
with your responsibilities of military service. It is also incompatible with your DUTY as a Soldier
and the LOYALTY you have sworn to the Constitution of the United States. It is extremely critical
to mission readiness that every Soldier understands the Army's policy on extremist
organizations and activities. Extremist Organizations and activities are ones that:
advocate racial, gender, or ethnic hatred or intolerance
