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investigating officers in their conduct of EO complaint investigations. Any commissioned officer performing the
additional duty of an EOR may be asked (in the capacity of a commissioned officer and as a disinterested, third party)
to conduct investigations. Yet, those situations should not concern EO complaints within their organization.
(7) Serve as a resource person for EO matters in the unit.
6–4. The Army’s Equal Opportunity Advisor of the Year Award
The EO Advisor of the Year Award recognizes the most outstanding EOA, for achievements in support of EO.
a. Eligibility. Any EOA, who has performed the duties of an EOA for at least 12 months during the fiscal year for
which the award is being considered, may be nominated.
b. Criteria for selection. Eligible EOA will be nominated according to the criteria below. HQDA may revise these
criteria as necessary to support the Army’s EO Program.
(1) Successfully advised/assisted commander(s) in managing their EO program within guidelines established by
HQDA and the appropriate ACOM, ASCC, or DRU.
(2) Demonstrated outstanding personal qualities and traits required to be a successful EOA.
(3) Made individual innovations in the EO program.
(4) Displayed exceptional knowledge of the Army’s EO program.
(5) Displayed outstanding leadership qualities and made significant contributions to the human relations and EO
programs, which directly impacted the readiness of the organization and the Army.
(6) Distinguished himself or herself by making visible and significant contributions to his or her organization and
military/local community in the area of human relations, EO, EOAP, human resources, and military Service, which
resulted in a positive relationship.
(7) Complied with height and weight standards in accordance with AR 600–9.
(8) Created opportunities that supported and contributed to the advancement of our understanding and valuing
diversity.
(9) Supported the full integration and promotion of minorities and women in the army, his or her community, and
the Armed Services as a whole.
c. Procedure for selection. The ACOMs, ASCCs, or DRUs will nominate the most outstanding EOA of their
respective commands. Nominations will be forwarded with recommendations to Headquarters, Department of the
Army, Equal Opportunity, ATTN: DAPE–HR–HF, 1700 N. Moore St, Rosslyn, VA 22209–2793.
d. Submission of nominations. Nominations for the Army’s EOA Award will include—
(1) Nominee’s name, rank/grade, social security number, date of birth, organization or installation assigned, and date
of assignment.
(2) A brief narrative biography, not to exceed one single spaced, typewritten page.
(3) A brief description of duties, action taken to support commanders in maximizing human potential and ensuring
fair treatment for all persons based on merit, fitness, and human potential and ensuring fair treatment for all persons
based on merit, fitness, and capability in support of readiness, not to exceed two double-spaced typewritten pages.
(4) A recent (within 180 days), 8- x 10-inch head and shoulder photo in color or black and white, or a standard DA
photograph, in class A uniform or duty uniform.
(5) An endorsement by the first unit of action or higher level CSM in the nominees NCO support channel or chain
of command.
6–5. Staffing
a. Minimum military staffing requirements.
(1) EOAs will be assigned to the special staff of commanders at installations, organizations, and agencies that are
brigade level (or equivalent) and higher. Assignments will not be as collateral or part-time duty. Primary duty position
authorizations and requirements that comply with this guidance are to be documented in applicable personnel management
authorization documents. Elimination of authorized positions is not allowed without prior approval by the SA.
(2) Active duty military staffing.
(a) Each unit of action or equivalent unit will have, as a minimum, one full-time EOA with the rank of SFC or
higher. Each division will have four EOAs: one officer (LTC) and three NCOs (one MSG and two SFC). Corps staff
will have one officer (LTC) and three NCOs (one SGM, one MSG and a SFC). At most ACOMs, there will be three
EOAs: one officer (LTC) and two NCOs (one SGM and one MSG or SFC). FORSCOM, TRADOC, USASOC,
USARPAC, Eighth US Army and USAREUR will have an additional NCO in the grade of SFC. At HQDA there will
be four officers (LTC and three MAJs) and four NCOs (one SGM and three SFCs). At the Soldier Support Institute
there will be three EOAs: one officer (LTC) and two NCOs (one SGM and one MSG).
(b) In addition to the unit staffing requirements listed above, small installations (fewer than 10,000 Soldiers) or base
support battalions are authorized one enlisted EOA (SFC). Large installations (more than 10,000) and area support
groups are authorized two enlisted EOAs (MSG and SFC).
(c) Senior mission/installation command EOAs will provide geographic support for units without a dedicated EOA
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