US Army Training Circular, TC 26-6, Commander’s Equal Opportunity Handbook, 23 June 2008, military manuals
This handbook is intended to give commanders a ready reference for EO. Each chapter contains topical EO information and provides references and tips. Upon assuming command, leaders should review this handbook, develop a strategy to proactively carry out the Army’s EO Program, and then publish separate policy letters that address EO, prevention of sexual harassment and complaint procedures.
CHAPTER 1: THE ARMY’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
The Army’s EO Program 1-1
Historical Background 1-1
Concept 1-2
EO Policy 1-2
Principles of the EO Program 1-3
Related EO Elements 1-4
EO Model 1-6
CHAPTER 2: LEADER INVOLVEMENT
Leader Commitment 2-2
Unit Leaders EO Responsibilities 2-3
NCO Support Channel 2-4
Key NCOs 2-5
CHAPTER 3: TRAINING
Develop and Conduct Training 3-1
Preparing for Training 3-1
CHAPTER 4: ASSESSMENTS
Assessment Requirement 4-1
Purpose of Climate Assessments 4-2
Planning the Assessment 4-3
EO and EOL Assets 4-4
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
This publication supersedes TC 26-6, dated 14 October 1994.
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Timeliness of Assessment 4-4
Assessment Strategies 4-4
Conducting the Assessment 4-5
Focus Groups 4-7
Processing the Assessment Information 4-7
Formal and Informal Resources 4-7
Indicators of Intergroup Tension and Unrest 4-8
Force Field Analysis 4-8
Intervention Strategies 4-9
CHAPTER 5: EO COMPLAINT PROCESSING
EO Complaint Processing 5-1
Determine the Type of Complaint 5-1
Complaint Timelines 5-3
Inquiries and Investigations 5-4
Reprisals, Intimidation, or Harassment 5-4
Actions by the Commander 5-5
Alternative Agencies 5-8
CHAPTER 6: STAFFING
Staffing 6-1
EO Leader 6-1
EO Advisor 6-2
Program Manager (PM) 6-3
CHAPTER 7: ETHNIC AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Ethnic and Special Observances 7-1
Essential Elements for Special / Ethnic Observance 7-1
CHAPTER 8: EQAUL OPPORTUNITY ACTIONS
EO Action Philosophy 8-1
EO Action Plan 8-1
Review and Analysis 8-3
Measurement/Data Collection 8-3
Measurement Techniques 8-3
Reporting 8-4
EO Action Format 8-4
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CHAPTER 9: PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Background 9-1
Definition of Sexual Harassment 9-1
Types of Sexual Harassment 9-2
Related Elements of Sexual Harassment 9-2
Categories of Sexual Harassment Behaviors 9-3
Victim Impact 9-4
Sexual Harassment Checklist 9-5
Coping Mechanisms 9-5
Totality of Circumstances 9-6
Sexual Harassment Behaviors Subject to UCMJ Actions 9-8
Individual Techniques in Dealing with Sexual Harassment 9-9
CHAPTER 10: CULTURE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Concept of Culture 10-1
Subculture and Enculturation 10-2
Attributes of Culture 10-2
Nonattributes of Culture 10-4
Cross Cultural Interactions 10-4
Factors in the Development of Racism and Sexism 10-5
Personal Racists and Sexists Behaviors 10-6
Prejudice 10-7
Acting Out Prejudice 10-8
Discrimination 10-8
CHAPTER 11: MANAGING DIVERSITY
Historical Approach to Managing Diversity 11-1
What is Diversity? 11-2
EO vs Managing Diversity 11-2
Valuing Diversity 11-3
Making Diversity Work 11-4
Managing Diversity Program 11-6
Misunderstanding is a Cumulative Process 11-6
Common Causes of Misunderstandings 11-7
APPENDIX A: COMMANDER’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY A-1
CHECKLIST FOR MAINTAINING A POSITIVE AND HEALTHY
CLIMATE
APPENDIX B: EXTREMIST ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
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