Board Questions

Front 1

What does AR 600-20 cover?

Back 1

Army Command Policy

Front 2

What chapter covers the EO program in AR 600-20?

Back 2

Chapter 6

Front 3

what does Ch 6 of AR 600-20 cover?

Back 3

the army's EO program

Front 4

what is the purpose of the EO program?

Back 4

EO program formulates, direct and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential and to ensure fair treatment for all persons based solely on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness.

Front 5

what is the EO policy based on?

Back 5

fairness

justice

equality

Front 6

who is responsible for maintaining a positive EO climate in the unit?

Back 6

the commander

Front 7

what are the goals of the EO program?

Back 7

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.

Front 8

when does the army's EO policy apply?

Back 8

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

2. applies to working, living and recreational environments.

Front 9

what is discrimination?

Back 9

any action that unlawfully or unjustly results in unequal treatment of persons or groups based on race, color, gender, national origin, or religion

Front 10

what is disparaging terms?

Back 10

terms used to degrade or connote negative statements pertaining to race, color, gender, national origin, or religion. this include verbal statements, printed material, visual material, signs, symbols, posters, or insignia.

Front 11

what is equal opportunity?

Back 11

the right of all persons to participate in, and benefit from, programs and activities for which they are qualified

Front 12

how should soldiers be evaluated?

Back 12

individual merit, fitness, and capabilities regardless of race, sec, national origin, or religion

Front 13

what is gender discrimination?

Back 13

action taken by an individual to deprive a person of a right because of their gender

Front 14

what is national origin?

Back 14

an individual's place of origin or that of an individuals ancestors; a person who has the physical, cultural, or linguistic characteristics of a national group

Front 15

what is prejudice?

Back 15

a negative feeling or dislike based upon a faulty or inflexible generalization ( that is prejudging a person or group without knowledge of facts) example is thinking that someone with a southern accent is unintelligent or uneducated because they speak slower.

Front 16

what is race?

Back 16

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.

Front 17

what identified a person as American Indian or Alaska Native?

Back 17

a person having origins in any of the original people of north and south America ( including central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment

Front 18

what identifies a person as Asian?

Back 18

a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the far east, southeast asia, or the indian subcontinents including, Cambodia, china, india, japan, korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine islands, Thailand and Vietnam

Front 19

what identifies a person as black or African American?

Back 19

a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. terms such as "Haitian" or "Negro" can be used in addition to "Black" or "African American"

Front 20

what identifies a person as nativie Hawaiian or other pacific islander?

Back 20

a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

Front 21

what identifies a person as white?

Back 21

person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Affrica.

Front 22

what identifies a person as Hispanic or Latino?

Back 22

a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto rican, south or central American, or other Spanish culture of origin, regardless of race. the term "Spanish origin", can be used in addition to "Hispanic or Latino"

Front 23

what is Racism?

Back 23

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

Front 24

what is sexism?

Back 24

attitudes and beliefs that one gender is superior to another.

Front 25

what does EOA stand for?

Back 25

Equal Opportunity Advisor.

Front 26

at what level should there be an EOA?

Back 26

At BDE and higher level

Front 27

what is EOR?

Back 27

Equal Opportunity Representative

Front 28

what level should have EOR's?

Back 28

company and BN levels

Front 29

what must the rank of an EOR be?

Back 29

SGT and above only

Front 30

what is the Army's EO/Sexual Harrassment Assistance Line number?

Back 30

1800-267-9964

Front 31

when must a commander conduct a command climate survey after taking command?

Back 31

within 30 days of assuming command.

Front 32

how often should commander's conduct command climate surveys?

Back 32

within 30 days of command, again after 6 months and then annually.

Front 33

are commanders required to provide feedback of command climate surveys to subordinates.?

Back 33

yes, commanders are required to provide timely feedback to subordinates with 30 days of conducting the command climate survey.

Front 34

what must happen if someone is removed from EO duty?

Back 34

the NCO or Officer must receive a "relief for cause" evaluation immediately after being relieved.

Front 35

what are some reasons that a place may be qualified "off limits"?

Back 35

public accommodations and establishments falsely claiming to be private clubs (fraternal or otherwise) with discriminatory policies and practices against soldiers in a command.

Front 36

who is the approving authority to place an off post establishment off limits?

Back 36

the armed forces disciplinary control board

Front 37

what are the individual rights of soldiers, family members and DA civilians when processing EO complaints?

Back 37

1. Present a complaint to the command without fear of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment.

2. communicate with the commander concerning their complaints.

3. receive assistance when submitting a complaint

4. Receive training on the Army's EO complaint and appeals process.

Front 38

what is the responsibility of the individual filing an EO complaint?

Back 38

1. advising the command of any incidents of sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination complaints and providing the command an opportunity to take appropriate action to rectify/resolve the issue.

2. submitting only legitimate complaints and exercising caution against unfounded or reckless charges.

Front 39

what is the first thing that someone should attempt if they have an EO issue?

Back 39

it is recommended that the individual attempt to resolve a complaint by first informing the alleged offender that the behavior must stop.