EOEEO, A Checklist or a Passion

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COMMANDERS IN-BRIEF

• SFC EARNEST CLEMONS
• BRIGADE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO) ADVISOR

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OVERVIEW

• INTRODUCTON
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MISSION
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IAW
  AR 600-20
• SHORT TERM GOALS
• LONG TERM GOALS
• UPCOMING EVENTS
• EO ADVISOR CONCERNS

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INTRODUCTION

• MOS 42A4Q
• 18 YEARS TIME IN SERVICE
• ASSIGNMENTS
• DUTY POSITIONS

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MISSSION

• Assist commanders in their efforts to formulate
  and sustain a comprehensive effort to maximize
  human potential and to ensure fair treatment of
  all persons based solely in merit, fitness, and
  capability in support of readiness.
• Through the cooperative efforts of unit
  commanders and the EO Advisors, the goal of the
  EO Program is to create and sustain effective
  units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or
  practices that undermine teamwork, mutual
  respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifice of the
  military members and their family members
  assigned to this unit.

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EO ADVISORS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and articulate DOD and DA policies
  concerning EO
• Commanders primary advisor on all EO matters
• Receive and assist in processing or resolving
  formal and informal complaints
• Assist commanders in developing the EO policy for
  their unit

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EO ADVISORS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advisory assistance to commanders and
  investigating officers in investigations of
  unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment
  complaints
• Provide assistance to unit commanders in
  developing local EO Programs
• Conduct staff assistance visits to subordinate
  units and other headquarters.

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EO ADVISORS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Training subordinate unit EO opportunity
  representatives/leaders
• Continuously assess the command climate through
  formal surveys, interviews and accessibility to
  the unit
• Collect, organize, and interpret demographic data
  concerning all aspects of EO climate assessment.

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EO ADVISORS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile and process Quarterly Narrative
  Statistical Reports
• Assist in the planning and execution of ethnic
  observances

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SHORT TERM GOALS

• Receive the Commanders intent
• Meet and Greet subordinate units leadership and
  Soldiers
• Be visible and available to all Soldiers
• Assist in Unit Climate Assessments
• Establish and Maintain rapport with all unit EO
  Representatives

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LONG TERM GOALS

• Assist in maintaining a positive EO Climate
• Host Ethnic Observances
• Pursue EO professional development through
  various seminars and training conferences
• Establish and provide an Equal Opportunity Leader
  training Program

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UP COMING EVENTS

• Afghanistan Deployment
• Womens History Month (Mar 08)
• Preparation for the next EO representatives/leader
  s course (Apr 08)

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SPECIAL/ETHNIC OBSERVANCE

• Women Equality Day 26 Aug
• Hispanic American 15 Sep/15 Oct
• Native American November
• MLK Day(3rd Monday) 15 Jan
• African American Heritage February
• Womens History March
• Days of Remembrance Apr/May
• Asian/Pacific May

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EO ADVISORS CONCERNS

• Expectations and Guidance
• Chain of Command and Rating Scheme
• Budget (training, automation, ethnic observances,
  and travel)
• Reporting Procedures
• Commanders Priorities

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COMMANDERS GUIDANCE

• QUESTIONS?