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(7) Assist with EO training, attend EO conferences, and plan ethnic observances in accordance with HQDA
guidance; and write and coordinate for command commemorative letters/memorandums, as desired.
(8) Assist and evaluate human relations and EO training programs that support readiness.
(9) Understand and articulate DOD and Army policies concerning EO.
(10) Assess and evaluate the human relations and EO command climate in accordance with AR 600–20 by
conducting onsite SAV.
(11) Develop, execute, and manage a budget to ensure that the command’s EO program is properly resourced.
(12) Assist commanders with the command climate survey and annual assessment for each unit, as needed.
(13) Mentor and provide EOAs with professional development opportunities.
(14) Verify, validate, and monitor the EOA manning structures for all subordinate commands.
(15) Work closely with The Inspector General, SJA, public affairs officer, EEO, and Chaplain offices to coordinate
timely responses to issues and concerns.
(16) Where feasible, conduct quarterly or semiannual (annual for Army Reserve) EO training conferences to
facilitate professional development for all EOAs.
(17) Act as the appellate authority action office for EO complaints; provide complaint processing guidance to
subordinate EOAs as required.
(18) Develop command policy and guidance to supplement AR 600–20, as required.
(19) Coordinate command participation in HQDA-supported EO recognition programs (NAACP—Roy Wilkins
Renown Award, Federal Asian Pacific American Council Meritorious Service Award, National IMAGE Meritorious
Service Award, League of United Latin American Citizens Meritorious Service Award, and so forth).
(20) Conduct and participate in pre-command course (PCC) briefings on EO to new company through brigade level
commanders, 1SGs, and CMSs.
(21) Conduct inquiries and make recommendations as required.
(22) Ensure EOAs conduct a follow-up assessment of all closed investigations in accordance with paragraph E–10.
k. The actual duties of EOAs, relative emphasis, and time allotted to each duty vary according to type of unit or
level of command, unit composition, and location. EOAs are agents for cultural change and act as the eyes and ears for
the commander. EOAs will not be assigned further duties that may create a conflict of interest. The EOAs will—
(1) Understand and articulate DOD and Army policies concerning EO.
(2) Assist the commander in EO training that employs small-group facilitation methods like the consideration of
others’ methodology.
(3) Recognize and assess indicators of institutional and individual discrimination in organizations.
(4) Recognize sexual harassment in both overt and subtle forms.
(5) Recommend appropriate remedies to eliminate and prevent unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment.
(6) Continuously assess the command climate through formal surveys, interviews, facilitated small group discussions,
and accessibility to the unit.
(7) Collect, organize, and interpret demographic data concerning all aspects of EO climate assessment.
(8) Assist commanders in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the EO program.
(9) Prepare input for the Quarterly Narrative Statistical Review (Army Reserve as required).
(10) Train unit EORs and institutional training course\service school instructors to assist commanders/commandants
in meeting their EO responsibilities.
(11) Organize or assist with training sessions that pertain to EO, unlawful discrimination, POSH, and the consideration
of others methodology.
(12) Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of unit training conducted by commanders.
(13) Plan and help conduct executive seminars for senior leadership, on EOAPs and affirmative actions, EO,
unlawful discrimination, the consideration of others methodology and the POSH.
(14) Receive and assist in processing individual complaints of unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment in the
informal stage and conduct EO inquiries according to the commander’s guidance.
(15) Provide advisory assistance to commanders and investigating officers in the investigation and resolution of
unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment complaints.
(16) Review and comment on investigative reports of EO complaints for compliance with DOD and DA EO policy
and objectives.
(17) Conduct follow-up assessments of all formal EO complaints.
(18) Assist in the planning and conduct of ethnic observances/special commemorations, as outlined in table 6–1.
(19) Assist commanders in developing the EO policy for their unit.
(20) Maintain, where appropriate, informal liaison with community organizations fostering civil rights. If the EOA
decides to become a member of such organizations in his/her private capacity, he/she must coordinate with the
servicing judge advocate to preclude possible conflicts of interest.
(21) Conduct SAVs to subordinate units and other headquarters (equivalent or lower).
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