Equal Opportunity SOLDIER TRAINING READINESS S T R

Equal Opportunity SOLDIER TRAINING READINESS

S T R M Understanding “Why” The Army National Guard embraces equal opportunity for all regardless of skin color, ethnicity, gender, national origin or religious beliefs. All Soldiers bleed red, and there is no place for discrimination of any kind in our ranks. This class will help you understand how equal opportunity is an integral part of our Army culture, values, and ethos; along with educating you on processes to follow if you are the victim or, or witness to discrimination or inappropriate behavior. 2

S T R M Terminal Learning Objective Action: Communicate the Individual Soldier's Obligations in Support of the Army's Equal Opportunity (EO) Program Conditions: In a classroom environment with access to real-life scenarios and Student Handouts Standards: Define and recognize the Army’s Equal Opportunity Program 3

S T R M Army Policy on Equal Opportunity “The U. S. Army will provide equal opportunity and fair treatment for military personnel and family members without regard to race, color, gender, religion, or national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior. ” AR 600 -200, paragraph 6 -3 Unlawful discrimination have no place in the Army and will not be tolerated. 4

S T R M Army Values and Equal Opportunity Army Values: • Loyalty • Duty • Respect • Selfless Service • Honor • Integrity • Personal Courage Equal Opportunity: • Enhances the ability to work effectively as a team. • Shows respect for self and others. • Supports Army Values. 5

S T R M Warrior Ethos and Equal Opportunity Warrior Ethos: • I will always place the mission first. • I will never accept defeat. • I will never quit. • I will never leave a fallen comrade. Equal Opportunity: • Supports mission readiness by impacting unit cohesion. • Supports Army Values. • Strengthens the bond that makes Soldiers willing to die for one another. 6

S T R M It’s time for 5 Overhead Handclaps "In Cadence" “Exercise!” 7

S T R M Soldier’s Creed and Equal Opportunity Soldier’s Creed: Equal Opportunity: • I am a Soldier and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. • Supports the ability to work effectively as a team. • I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my Soldier tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. • Supports discipline. • I am an expert and I am a professional. • Supports Army Values. • Supports professional behavior. • Supports readiness. • I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. • I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. • I am an American Soldier. 8

S T R M EO Complaint Process • Confront the offender • Inform appropriate officials • Advise chain of command • Submit only legitimate complaints 9

S T R M Types of EO Complaints Informal Complaints: • Any complaint not submitted in writing. • Does not require chain of command intervention. • May be resolved by the individual or with assistance from others. • Confidentiality is possible but not guaranteed. • Not subject to timelines. • Most appropriate for minor infractions. Formal Complaint: • Must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the alleged offense. (DA Form 7279) • Requires chain of command intervention. • Specific timelines for processing. • Must follow a formal process. You should now know how to avoid discriminating against others and how to respond if you believe you are the victim of discrimination 10

S T R M “The Soldier’s Creed” I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier. 11

S T R M Terminal Learning Objective Action: Communicate the Individual Soldier's Obligations in Support of the Army's Equal Opportunity (EO) Program Conditions: In a classroom environment with access to real-life scenarios and Student Handouts Standards: Define and recognize the Army’s Equal Opportunity Program 12