Equal Opportunity


MISSION

To promote equal opportunity and fair treatment for all Soldiers, their family members and civilian employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or sexual orientation, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior. All USASMDC personnel are obligated to promote fair treatment based on merit, fitness, capability and potential. Discrimination, in any form, will not be tolerated.


LOCATION

Building 5220, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35807

EO Program Manager: (256) 955-9993

Military Equal Opportunity and Harassment 24 hour Hotline - (256) 679-0789


PURPOSE

Purpose. The Equal Opportunity (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.

Specifically, the goals of the EO program are to-

  • Provide EO for military personnel and family members, both on and off post and within the limits of the laws of localities, states, and host nations.
  • Create and sustain effective units by eliminating discriminatory behaviors or practices that undermine teamwork, mutual respect, loyalty, and shared sacrifice of the men and Women of America's Army.

EO Philosophy. EO philosophy is based on fairness, justice, and equity. Commanders are responsible for sustaining a positive EO climate within their units.

EO Policy. The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair treatment for military personnel and family members without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior. This policy-

  • Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
  • Applies to working, living, and recreational environments (including both on and off-post housing).

 


TYPES OF COMPLAINTS

Staff Ride Documents

STAFF ASSISTED VISITS

Staff Assisted Visits: The Staff Assistance Visit (SAV) is one part of the commander's Organizational Inspection Program. Staff assistance visits are not inspections but are teaching and training opportunities that support staff inspections. The purpose of the SAV is to assist, teach, and train subordinate staff sections on how to meet the standards required to operate effectively within a particular functional area. SAVs assist Equal Opportunity Advisers in monitoring the command climate and addressing issues related to EO.

Staff Assistance Visits - Purpose:

  1. Are not inspections but are teaching and training opportunities that support staff inspections.
  2. Used to assist, teach, and train subordinate staff sections on how to meet the standards required to operate effectively within a particular functional area.
  3. Assist staff sections in preparing for upcoming inspections or train staff sections on new concepts, technologies, or operating techniques.
  4. SAVs do not produce formal reports but instead provide feedback only to the staff section receiving the assistance.


Conducting a SAV of your unit will allow you to see where the program stands and what areas you may need to focus on. Training subordinate staff sections on the proper method for conducting training, posting policy letters, or handling complaints will go a long way in making your job easier.

 


Army Regulations/TC

  • AR 600-20, Army Command Policy
  • AR 600-13
  • NGR 600-21: Equal Opportunity Program in the Army National Guard
  • NGR 600-22: National Guard Military Discrimination Compliant System

Army Directive

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ALARACTS

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Department of Defense Directive

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SMDC-EO POLICIES