Air Force Equal Opportunity Program Overview. - correct answer The Air Force Equal Opportunity Program ensures employment opportunity for all military
... [Show More] members, civilian employees, and applicants for employment. The program is a function of Air Force leadership and command. It provides outreach, training, and assistance through Alternative Dispute Resolution, civilian equal employment opportunity complaint processing, military equal opportunity complaint processing, reasonable accommodation, personal assistance services, human relations education, the Affirmative Employment Program, Special Emphasis Programs, and other related services and initiatives.
KEY PERSONNEL - correct answer Key Personnel must be briefed within 30 days of assuming Command (This includes Civilians, Directors, Chiefs, Commanders, First Shirts, and other Senior Leadership in Command). Purpose: Provides the status of the EO program roles and responsibilities. Ensures that key personnel are aware of policies are briefed and state that EO is here for "you all and the Units to have a 'good relationship'."
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PRACTIONER RESPONSIBILITY - correct answer Notify complainant alleged offender's CC of the informal complaint. Explain MEO process to complainant using intake checklist and advise of rights. Inform alleged offender's CC of their responsibility to protect the offender's ID.
Conduct follow up every 5 days. Determine resolution (resolved or unresolved); Brief on right to appeal. Report reprisal to IG.
COMMANDER WORKED ISSUE (CDW) FORM 1587-1 - correct answer Occur when allegations of unlawful discrimination or harassment are made either orally or in writing to the Commander + has not submitted as a formal or informal complaint through the EO office. CCs, First Sergeant, Chiefs (and Supervisors) are encouraged to address allegations of unlawful discrimination or harassment within their unit only when a potential complaint has not been filed.
Commander Worked Issues. - correct answer Commander Worked Issues occur when allegations of unlawful discrimination or harassment are made either orally or in writing to the commander and the allegations have not been submitted as a formal or informal complaint through the Installation Equal Opportunity Office. If a complainant attempts to file a complaint with the Installation Equal Opportunity Office, and it becomes evident that a complaint was worked within the unit Commander Worked Issue) or as a Commander Directed Investigation, the Installation Equal Opportunity Office will only accept and/or process the complaint with the concurrence of the Installation Commander. (T-1). For allegations referred to the Installation Equal Opportunity Office for processing, the complainant will be notified in writing of the
SME Subject Matter Expert - correct answer Provided when an outside agency requests assistance w/ an investigation such as a CDI where allegations are within the EO purview. Assisting IO in framing issues and allegations. Assist in identifying relevant standards & definitions. Assist in evaluating the evidence. Follow-up actions must be accomplished/documented every 5 calendar days until no longer needed.
Newcomers Briefing - correct answer Military Members (CIV?) who has just PCS (and is NOT their first duty base) within the past 60 days must attend the Newcomers Briefing. This briefing provides a refresher training for new members to an installation's policies, unlawful discrimination, harassment, sex harassment, complaint process, and responsibilities.
MIIILTARY INFORMAL COMPLAINT (1587-1) - correct answer Provide prompt, fair, and impartial processing and resolution of complaints of unlawful discrimination + non-sexual harassment, and sexual harassment. The object is to resolve issues at the lowest level. There is no timeline.
ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS - correct answer EO forwards all anonymous complaints to the appropriate commander for discrimination or sexual harassment. Commander will continue proper processing/actions. Sufficient details needed to conduct a CDI. If not enough information or outside of EO purview, a 1271 will be filed as a general contact/assistance. MILITARY MEMBERS WHO PHYSICALLY VISIT EO OFFICE CANNOT BE ANNONYMOUS
JOINT SERVICE COMPLAINTS - correct answer Allegations made against another member of another service. Try to informal process to handle at the lowest level. If complaint is substantiated, other service member will be notified of right to appeal. Whoever's branch files the complaint, that is the complaint process that will be used.
HRE - correct answer MPS assigns military personnel needing EO training within 60 days. The installation EO provides MPS & CPTS with class dates, times and locations. The EO office provides attendance roster for CPS for inclusion of civilian personnel. EO office collects and maintains critiques from HRE classes.
INTAKE PREAMBLE SKILLS - correct answer Intake interview conversation designated to gather information for specific purpose. Advises complainant of EO Purview and rights. Explain options for resolution, establish rapport, formal vs informal complaint, limited confidentiality, discuss reprisal and next steps. [Show Less]