1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO) PROGRAM SPC Jack Pangelinan

2. OVERVIEW The Army’s EO Policy EO Program Concept EO Principles EO Program Components Related EO Program Elements Training and Education Actions To Correct EO Problem Behaviors Alternate Agencies

3. THE ARMY’S EO POLICY Equal treatment for soldiers, family members, and civilian employees Provide an environment free from sexual harassment APPLIES TO: On and off duty Soldiers, civilian employees, and family members Working, living, and recreational environment

4. EO PROGRAM CONCEPT Formulates, directs, and sustains Strive to ensure fair treatment of all soldiers Responsibility of leadership Function of command

5. COMMANDER’S Develop and implement EO programs Identify unlawful discriminatory practices Promote EO and interpersonal harmony Conduct EO training on a continuous basis Monitor and assess the execution of EO programs Publish and post written command policy statements Ensure unit EORs are appointed and trained Conduct assessment within 90 days then annually

6. EO PRINCIPLES Commanders and leaders are responsible for unit EO Promote harmony, do not merely avoid disorder Support individual and cultural diversity Discipline will not be compromised Fair and equal treatment for all soldiers and employees are emphasized

7. EO PROGRAM COMPONENTS Leader Commitment Sequential and Progressive Training Effective and Responsive Complaint System Affirmative Action Plans Feedback Mechanisms Equal Opportunity Advisors

8. RELATED EO PROGRAM ELEMENTS Military Discipline and Conduct Appropriate Behavior Extremist Groups Army Language Policy Accommodating Religious Practices

9. TRAINING AND EDUCATION Training required twice annually Training Materials - Films/Videos - DA Pam 350-20 - TC 26-6 - AR 600-20/UR 600-21 - AR 350-1/UR 350-1

10. ACTIONS TO CORRECT EO PROBLEM BEHAVIORS On-the-Spot Corrections Counseling – verbal and nonverbal Advancement and promotions Awards, training, and schools Change in duties or responsibilities Transfer or reassignment Bar to Reenlistment Separation

11. ALTERNATE AGENCIES A higher echelon commander Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) Chaplain (CH) Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) Provost Marshal (PM)/CID Inspector General (IG) Housing Referral Office Medical Agency

12. NOT EVERY LEADERSHIP PROBLEM IS AN EO ISSUE… EVERY EO PROBLEM IS A LEADERSHIP ISSUE!