Consideration of Others CO2

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Consideration of Others (CO2)
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Overview

• Definition
• Concept of the CO2 Program
• Small Group

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Consideration of Others Program
Those actions that indicate a sensitivity to and
regard for the feelings and needs of others and
an awareness of the impact of ones own behavior
on them being supportive of and fair with others.

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Broad Perspective of Civility
Harassment
Insensitivity
Basic Thoughtlessness
Discrimination
Verbal Abuse
Prejudice
Offensive Behavior
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Message Guidance

• ALARACT Message 061700ZOCT97
• Mandatory Program for all CDR
• MDW Model
• Implement down to PLT/SQD
• EOAs Proponent
• In place 3rd Qtr, FY 98

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What it is

• A Command Program
• Tool to assess and improve climate
• EOAs primary players, not sole players
• Small group forum
• Based on Dignity and Respect

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What it is not

• Mandatory lesson plan
• EO or EEO program
• Focus group or gripe sessions
• Training burden

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Encompass More Than
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Three Concepts of CO2

• Philosophy
• Methodology
• Capability

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EOAs Role

• Proponent for Command
• Assist in program implementation
• Publishing CO2 policy letters
• Provide guidance to subordinate command
• Assist in identifying or training instructors
• AR 600-20, pg 42, 13 may 02

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Eight Key Areas

• Ethical Development
• American Military Heritage
• Quality Individual Leadership
• Team Building

• Equal Opportunity
• Gender Issues
• Family Concerns
• Health, Safety, and Drug Alcohol Abuse

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Distinct Aspects of Program

• Enforcement
• Education
• Ownership

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Enforcement
Policy Commanders Intent Command
Emphasis Human Relations Forums
Sensing Sessions Climate Assessment
Observances Incidents Investigatio
n Action Taken Results

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Education
Program Assessment Subject Number of
Hours Frequency Teaching Method Institutionalize
Annual Review

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OWNERSHIP

• Human Relations Forums
• Focus Groups
• Education Program
• Observances
• Equal Employment Opportunity Leader Conference
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action - Panel

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Education Model

• Small Groups (15-25 Persons)
• Trained Facilitator or Capable Leader
• - Knowledge of Subject
• - Facilitator Skills
• - Create Feedback
• Dilemma Discussion Format
• Time Frame

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Benefits of Small Group Discussion

• Provides forum for participants to articulate
  their opinions, attitudes and beliefs
• Enhances awareness and sensitivity of what is
  offensive
• Facilitates surfacing of organizational concerns
• Creates feedback mechanism
• Provides opportunity to set the record straight
  regarding policy, actions taken

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New Regulation

• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Prevention of Sexual Harassment
• Based on Small Group Discussion

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The Process

• Assessment
• Establish Policy
• Orientation Briefings
• Identify Facilitators
• Develop Training Program
• Quarterly/Yearly Review
• - Accountability
• - Effectiveness
• - Feedback

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Observances

• January Martin Luther King Day
• February Black History Month
• March Womens History Month
• April Holocaust Days of Remembrance
• May Asian Heritage Month
• August Womens Equality Day
• September/October Hispanic Heritage Month
• October National Disabilities Awareness Month
• November American Indian Heritage Month

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Historical Perspective

Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Commander
20th Maine Regiment

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Warrior Ethos

• Minister
• 34 yrs LTC
• Refuse the Line/Sidestep to the Left
• Wounded 6 times
• Governor of Maine 4 times
• President of Bowdoin College
• He lived CO2 by caring deeply for his troops

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Conduct Session
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Conducting Session

• Ask one question at a time
• Maintain strict impartiality
• Be a good listener
• Maintain control
• Accept respondents feelings
• Be honest and up-front
• Avoid physical barriers
• Be selective and flexible in techniques

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• CLOSING SESSION

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Closing the Session

• Acknowledge completion of the objective
• Summarize the information disseminated
• Acknowledge the importance of the individuals
  contribution to the session
• Extend your appreciation for the contributions to
  group learning
• Inform commander of how the session went or if
  issues were surfaced that should be addressed by
  future command action

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Resources

• www. apgea.army.mil/co2/co2_home.htm
• www.mdw.army.mil/co2/coo.htm
• www.usma.edu/EO/co2.htm

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Summary

• Definition
• Concept of the CO2 Program
• Small Group