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The Army Equal The Army Equal Opportunity Opportunity

ProgramProgram

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OVERVIEWOVERVIEWpolicy and conceptaffirmative actionsbehavior characteristics impact of individual & institutional

discrimination identifying & countering sexual

harrassment

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OVERVIEWOVERVIEWLegal consequences participating in

sexual harrassmentprogram components Individual responsibilities of EO and

Sexual Harassment importance of honesty and open

interpersonal comunications

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POLICYPOLICYequal treatment without regard to race,

national origin, color, gender, or religionapplies both on/off postapplies to working, living and

recreational environments no provisions for age or physical

disability.

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CONCEPTCONCEPT responsibility of leadership ensure fair treatment of all soldiers

based on merit, fitness, and capability maximize human potentialcontributes to unit cohesion and is a

readiness issue

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COMPONENTSCOMPONENTS

command support & leader commitment

clearly stated policysequential & progressive training

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COMPONENTSCOMPONENTSeffective and responsive complaint

system frequent climate assessmentsevenhanded enforcement of

sanctions

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IMPLEMENTATIONIMPLEMENTATION

policy guidanceprevention of sexual harassmentstaffingon-post activities

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IMPLEMENTATIONIMPLEMENTATIONoff-post activitiescomplaint proceduresaffirmative action planequal opportunity training

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RELATED RELATED ELEMENTSELEMENTS

extremist organizationsArmy language policyaccommodating religious practices

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EXTREMIST EXTREMIST ORGANIZATIONSORGANIZATIONS inconsistent with responsibilities of

military service participation is prohibitedchapter 4, para 4-12, AR 600-20

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LANGUAGE LANGUAGE POLICYPOLICY

operational language is English English is required while

performing military functions personal conversation not

regulatedchapter 4, AR 600-20

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RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS PRACTICESPRACTICES

It is the Army’s policy to approve requests for accommodation of religious practices when they will not have an adverse impact on military readiness, unit cohesion, standards, health, safety, or discipline, or otherwise interfere with the performance of military duties.

DA Pam 600-75

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SEXUAL SEXUAL HARASSMENTHARASSMENT

definition types of sexual harassmentbehaviors subject to UCMJ

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DEFINITIONDEFINITION A form of sex discrimination that involves

unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, or physical contact of a sexual nature when:– submission to conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a

term or condition of job, pay or career, OR– submission or rejection of conduct is made as a basis for

career or employment decisions, OR– conduct interferes with an individual’s performance or

creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.

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QUID PRO QUID PRO QUOQUO

“this for that” examples:

– demanding sexual favors in exchange for a promotion or raise

– disciplining or firing a subordinate who refuses sexual advances

– threats of poor evaluation for refusing a relationship

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HOSTILE HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT

offensive, unwanted, and unsolicited comments and behavior

examples:– derogatory gender based terms

– comments about body parts

– suggestive pictures, posters, or calendars

– explicit jokes of sexual or sexist nature

– assault or rape

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UCMJ ACTIONSUCMJ ACTIONS Article 89 disrespect toward a superior officer Article 91 insubordinate conduct toward an NCO or WO Article 117 provoking speech or gestures Article 134 bribery and graft, indecent assault, or

communicating a threat Article 127 extortion Article 133 conduct unbecoming an officer Article 93 cruelty and maltreatment

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TYPES OF TYPES OF COMPLAINTSCOMPLAINTS

informal formal

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INFORMALINFORMAL not in writing resolved at lowest level may or may not involve commander no suspense/not reportable no less important than a formal

complaint

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FORMALFORMAL may be filed with other agencies sworn statement on DA Form 7279-R subject to timelines requires a follow up assessment complaints filed with the IG are

processed IAW AR 20-1

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RESPONSIBILITIERESPONSIBILITIESS

Commander Individual Equal Opportunity RepresentativeEqual Opportunity Advisor

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