1. Equal Opportunity Advisor Brief EOA Name

2. Overview Introduction EO & EOA Mission Roles of EOA Tools of the EOA EOA’s Goals & Commander’s Goals Training Requirements Areas of Special Interest

3. Introduction EOA Rank & Name # years of Military Experience MOS Graduate of DEOMI, Class 02-1 Last Assignment: Platoon Sergeant, 401 st Military Police Co., Ft. Hood, TX

4. EOA MISSION Enhance human relations and organizational effectiveness through the support of leadership to ensure accomplishment of the 1 st Medical Brigade’s mission in peace and war. Assist the Commander in fostering a command climate that generates a positive feeling about life in the Brigade for all soldiers and family members.

5. EO MISSION Serve as the Commander’s principle advisor on equal opportunity matters. Assist the Commander and subordinate commanders in determining their local equal opportunity climate by identifying issues of concern and ensuring regulatory compliance.

6. Roles of the EOA Advisor to the Commander Trainer/Educator Assessor Change Agent Manage the EO Program for the Commander Gain the Soldiers Trust

7. Tools of the EOA Diversity Management Command Policy/Procedures Unit Development Training Small Group Facilitation DoD Mediator Certified

8. Tools of the EOA Army Complaint Procedures Managing Statistical Data Army Affirmative Actions Concepts of Cultures

9. EOA’s Goals Maintain or improve current EO Climate Resolve EO issues at the lowest level Become a welcome and meaningful part of the Brigade Work with Battalion EORs maintaining Monthly/Quarterly reports

10. Commander’s Goals

11. Training Requirements EO Training Conducted Quarterly 2 Quarters will be on POSH Remaining 2 Quarters focus on small, interactive group discussions

12. Areas of Special Interest Rating Scheme Deployments Budget Consideration of Others (CO2) Ethnic Observances Youth Service Volunteer

13. Conclusion Together we can provide the members of the Brigade with the type of environment where they can perform to the best of their abilities.

14. Summary Introduction EO & EOA Mission Roles of EOA Tools of the EOA EOA’s Goals & Commander’s Goals Training Requirements Areas of Special Interest