Commanders Equal Opportunity Handbook PDF Download

This handbook is intended to provide commanders a ready reference for equal opportunity (EO). Each chapter contains topical EO information and provides references and tips. Upon assuming command, the commander, along with subordinate leaders, should review this handbook, develop a strategy for proactively carrying out the Army's EO Program. CHAPTER 1 - THE ARMY'S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM * Historical Background * Concept * EO Policy * Principles of the Program * Related EO Elements * EO Model * CHAPTER 2 - LEADER INVOLVEMENT * Leader Commitment * Unit Leaders EO Responsibilities * NCO Support Channel * CHAPTER 3 - TRAINING * Preparing for Training * CHAPTER 4 - ASSESSMENTS * Assessment Requirements * Purpose of Assessments * Planning the Assessment * Assessment Strategies * Focus Groups * Indicators of Inter-group Tension and Unrest * CHAPTER 5 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLAINT PROCESSING * Determining the Type of Complaint * Complaint Timelines * Inquiries and Investigations * Reprisals, Intimidation, or Harassment * Actions by the Commander * CHAPTER 6 - STAFFING * Equal Opportunity Representative (EOR) * EOR Duties and Responsibilities * Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) * EOA Duties and Responsibilities * CHAPTER 7 - ETHNIC AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES * Essential Elements for Ethnic/Special Observances * List of Ethnic and Special Observances * CHAPTER 8 - AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS * Affirmative Action Philosophy * Affirmative Action Plan * Review and Analysis * Measurement/Data Collection * Reporting * Affirmative Action Format * CHAPTER 9 - PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT * Background * Definition * Categories of Sexual Harassment * Related Elements of Sexual Harassment * Sexual Harassment Behaviors * Victim Impact * Sexual Harassment Checklist * Coping Mechanisms * Sexual Harassment Behaviors Subject to the UCMJ * Individual Techniques in Dealing with Sexual Harassment * CHAPTER 10 - CULTURE AND CULTURE DIVERSITY * Background * Concept of Culture * Attributes of Culture * Cross Cultural Interactions * Factors in the Development of Racism and Sexism * Strategies for Combating Racism and Sexism * Prejudice * Discrimination * CHAPTER 11 - MANAGING DIVERSITY * Managing Diversity * Making Diversity Work * Common Causes of Misunderstandings The basic purpose of the United States Army is to fight and win our nation's wars. Fundamentally, it is accomplished through the presence of soldiers on the ground in distant places, demonstrating military capability and commitment. Clearly, our strength to accomplish its mission rests with its soldiers. What impacts soldiers impacts combat effectiveness. One such factor is the human relations environment in which our soldiers live and work. The Army subscribes to a human relations environment based on dignity and respect. Dignity and respect are bedrock values of both the Army and the nation and encompasses more than the traditional military courtesies that leaders and soldiers observe in deference to rank and position. When soldiers are treated with dignity and respect by leaders and their peers, a strong bond develops between them. This bond is founded on mutual trust and serves to cement unit cohesion and to build esprit de corps. When this commitment to treating one another with dignity and respect falters, we risk destroying that which we must hold most precious-the indomitable, warfighting spirit of our soldiers. A key element of the Army's Human Relations Program is its Equal Opportunity (EO) Program. The Army is proud of having led the nation in EO in many ways, for so many years. However, we all know that more needs to be done to ensure all soldiers, Department of the Army (DA) civilians, and their family members are provided an environment to live and work in that is free of discrimination and one that is positive and healthy.