EO and SHARP
What is the purpose of the EO Program? - answer The EO Program formulates, directs,
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. (AR 600-20, 6-1)
What is U.S Army policy on EO? - answera. The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair
treatment for military personnel and Family members without regard to race, color,
gender, religion, national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful
discrimination and offensive behavior. This policy—
1) Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
2) Applies to working, living, and recreational environments (including both on and off-
post housing).
3) Additionally, in some circumstances, the Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint
system in AR 690-600 may provide guidance.
b. Soldiers will not be accessed, classified, trained, assigned, promoted, or otherwise
managed
on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. (AR 600-20, 6-2)
What is AR 600-20 definition of discrimination? - answerAny 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)
What is AR 600-20 definition of equal opportunity. - answerThe right of all persons to
participate in, and benefit from, programs and activities (for example, career,
employment, educational, social) for which they are qualified (AR 600-20, 6-2)
What are individual rights for processing equal opportunity complaints? - answera.
Present a complaint to the command without fear of intimidation, reprisal, or
harassment.
b. Communicate with the commander concerning their complaints.
c. Receive assistance when submitting a complaint.
d. Receive training on the Army's EO complaint and appeals process. (AR 600-20, 6-9)
What is the purpose of special/ethnic observances? - answerEO special/ethnic
observances are conducted to enhance cross-cultural awareness among all Soldiers,
civilian employees, and their Families. (AR 600-20, 6-19)
What is the Army policy on sexual harassment? - answerSexual harassment is
unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated. Army leadership at all levels will be
, committed to creating and maintaining an environment conducive to maximum
productivity and respect for human dignity. (AR 600-20, 7-3)
What is AR 600-20 definition of sexual harassment? - answerA form of gender
discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite
genders when—
a. Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a
term or
condition of a person's job, pay, career.
b. Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career
or
employment decisions affecting that person.
c. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an
individual's work
performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. (AR
600-20, 7-4)
What are the categories of sexual harassment? - answerVerbal, Nonverbal, and
Physical Contact (AR 600-20, 7-5)
What are the types of sexual harassment? - answerQuid pro quo and hostile
environment (AR 600-20, 7-5)
What are some techniques of dealing with sexual harassment? - answerDirect
approach, Indirect approach, Third party, Chain of command, and Filing a formal
complaint (AR 600-20, 7-7)
What is the Army policy on sexual assault? - answerSexual assault is a criminal offense
that has no place in the Army. It degrades mission readiness by devastating the Army's
ability to work effectively as a team. Every Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault
should immediately (within 24 hours) report incidents. (AR 600-20, 8-2)
What are the goals of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program? -
answera. Create a climate that minimizes sexual assault incidents, which impact Army
personnel, Army civilians, and family members, and, if an incident should occur, ensure
that victims and subjects are treated according to Army policy.
b. Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without
fear.
c. Establish sexual assault prevention training and awareness programs to educate
Soldiers.
d. Ensure sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore victims' health and well-
being.
e. Ensure leaders understand their roles and responsibilities regarding response to
sexual