| Xavier University Army ROTC
Study Guide
Equal Opportunity
1. What is Equal Opportunity?
Equal consideration and treatment based upon
merit, fitness, and capability.
2. What action does the Army take against off-post
activities, including housing and public accommodations, which
arbitrarily discriminate against members of the Army and their
dependents?
They are placed off-limits or on restrictive
sanction.
3. In which Army Regulation is the complaint
procedure for equal opportunity grievances listed?
Army Regulation 600-20.
4. What are the two policies each commander
is required to write on Equal Opportunity?
Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment complaints.
5. What are some components of the Equal Opportunity
Program?
- Equal Opportunity
- Sexual Harassment
- Affirmative Action
- Off-post activities
- Procedures for processing complaints
- Housing complaints
- Training
- Education
- Legal assistance
6. Who is the Equal Opportunity Officer in any
unit?
The Commander.
7. What is the objective of the Army Equal Opportunity
Program?
To provide equal opportunity for military personnel
and their family members both on and off post. To contribute
to mission accomplishment, cohesion.
8. What are the procedures for processing Equal
Opportunity complaints and how does the soldier know these
procedures?
Individuals are encouraged to use command channels
for redress of grievances. Commanders will establish complaint
procedures and assure that each member is fully aware of procedures
for obtaining redress of complaints, including those against
members of the chain of command. The procedures will be in
writing and displayed prominently on a permanent basis where
all unit members will have open access to them (on unit bulletin
board).
9. What is the primary channel for correcting
discriminatory practices and for communications on equal opportunity
matters?
Chain of Command. |
