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(3) Assess and evaluate USAR EO programs.
d. The CG, TRADOC will—
(1) Develop EO training doctrine and training materials and coordinate development with HQDA.
(2) Develop EO instruction and associated training materials for use in the accession/initial-entry-training base, in
PME courses throughout the Army and in units. Training will be interactive, small-group oriented and testable.
(3) Conduct required EO education and training in TRADOC Service schools and training centers.
(4) Evaluate the effectiveness of training conducted in TRADOC Service schools and training centers.
(5) Provide assistance and instructional materials to schools not under the jurisdiction of TRADOC. These schools
include, but are not limited to, The Judge Advocate General’s School, Army Medical Department Center and School,
Inspector General Course, and U.S. Army War College.
(6) Develop the program of instruction and evaluate the conduct of the Army Service Specific Training for Army
personnel attending the resident and reserve training courses at DEOMI.
(7) Develop EO correspondence courses via distance learning for all Army personnel.
(8) Establish the Soldier Support Institute as the proponent for EO training.
e. Commanders of Army commads will—
(1) Monitor the execution of the EO Program in all commands, installations, agencies, and activities (to include
Army Reserve and ARNG units when activated) under their jurisdiction.
(2) Schedule EO training for units in accordance with procedures outlined in paragraph 6–14 and command needs
(to include all RC units when activated under their jurisdiction during pre-mobilization and demobilization).
(3) Provide support, as appropriate, for EO matters in all host and tenant support agreements.
(4) Ensure EOAs deploy with assigned units in accordance with procedures outlined in paragraph 6–5.
(5) Ensure Equal Opportunity Representatives (EORs) are trained and deployable for units smaller than brigade.
(6) Ensure military and civilian EO/EEO programs complement each other.
(7) Provide personnel, funding, and other resources to carry out the EO Program (to include all RC units when
activated). Funding may be used for the continuous education of command EOAs, local training for EORs and staff
assistance visits (SAVs) by headquarters personnel.
(8) Compile unit data and receive periodic briefings on the analysis of that data to assist in development of EOAPs.
(Use the EO database to collect unit program information.)
(9) Submit the Quarterly Narrative and Statistical Report (QNSR) in accordance with procedures outlined in
paragraph 6–16.
f. Installation commanders will—
(1) Serve as the installation EO officer and monitor the installation’s EO climate.
(2) Maintain EO assistance lines to provide advice and information on unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment.
These assistance lines will provide procedural information on the filing of EO complaints and clarify what
constitutes an act of sexual harassment. All EO complaints should be filed in person when possible. The assistance line
may also be used to provide information to leaders on the procedures to follow in handling sexual harassment
complaints.
(3) Schedule and conduct EOR courses and facilitation courses as needed to ensure each company and battalion
commander has trained EOR to assist them in executing their EO responsibilities and to facilitate small group
discussions (to include RC units when activated).
g. The CG, AHRC will—
(1) Maintain statistical data concerning racial and ethnic designation category and gender for the management of
personnel systems and EOAP initiatives.
(2) Determine the need for training seats at DEOMI for the annual Structure Manning and Decision Review for the
program objective memorandum years.
(3) Designate program personnel, in coordination with HQDA, to attend DEOMI.
(4) Control DEOMI military student training allocations for the Army.
(5) Assign AD military personnel to meet Army EOA requirements.
(6) Align EOAs demographically with population of the U.S. Army as a whole.
h. Director, Installation Management Agency will provide funding to the garrisons for ethnic/special observances
and facilities/materials for the Equal Opportunity Representative Course (EORC) at the installation level.
i. Commanders at all levels are the EO officers for their commands. All commanders will—
(1) Be personally responsible and accountable for the EO climate within their units.
(2) Develop and implement EO programs for their organizations that enhance unit cohesion, esprit, and morale.
(3) Upon receipt of an EO complaint, process the complaint in accordance with appendix D.
(4) Identify unlawful discriminatory practices affecting military personnel and Family members, initiate corrective
actions, and provide follow-up and feedback throughout problem resolution.
(5) Promote EO and interpersonal harmony for all military personnel and Family members.
52 AR 600–20 18 March 2008