United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment POSH

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United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” What Does POSH Stand For? A. Prevention of Sexual Harassment B. Protection from the Sexual Harasser C. Privacy in Sexual Harassment D. Prevention of Sexual Habits

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” The policy of the Army is that sexual harassment is unacceptable conduct and will not be. . . A. Complied With B. Tolerated C. Implemented D. Reported

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” Which one is NOT a category of sexual harassment? A. Verbal B. Nonverbal C. Physical Contact D. Assault

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” The term “quid pro quo” is a Latin term for what? A. “this for that” B. “up and over” C. “down and out” D. “in and out”

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” Sexual Harassment is a form of what type of discrimination? A. Gender B. Ethnicity C. National Origin D. Sexism

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” This occurs when Soldiers or civilians are subjected to offensive, unwanted, and unsolicited comments or behaviors of a sexual nature. A. Worker discontent C. Hostile environment B. Unsatisfactory condition D. Suck it up and drive on!

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” Sexual harassment behavior should be reported to any of the following agencies, except. . . A. EOA C. ACS B. EOL D. Chain Of Command

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” Which of the following is NOT a technique in dealing with sexual harassment? A. Direct approach B. Ignore the behavior C. Third Party D. Chain of Command

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” The following questions can help determine whether a specific incident or behavior constitutes sexual harassment, except…. A. Is it sexual in nature B. Did sexual intercourse occur C. Unwelcomed or Unsolicited D. Sexual favors demanded

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” All of the following comments are examples of verbal sexual harassment except…. A. “Honey” B. “Your uniform looks sharp” C. “Nice A**” D. I’m going to “Tap That”

United States Army EO Training Proponent “POSH” Which is a common sense method used to determine if a behavior of sexual harassment has occurred A. Inappropriate behavior B. Reasonable person standard C. Comprehensive philosophy D. Repercussions of events

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United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment POSH

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Lesson Objectives • Communicate DA’s policy on sexual harassment. • Describe the forms of sexual harassment. • Describe the two categories of sexual harassment. • Discuss the effects of sexual harassment on an individual, unit, and mission.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Lesson Objectives (con’t) • Discuss the leader/ Future leader’s responsibilities in preventing sexual harassment. • Discuss strategies for combating sexual harassment.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Department of the Army’s Policy • Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal / non verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, and occurs when: 1. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a person’s job, pay, or career.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Department of the Army’s Policy (con’t) • Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal / non verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, and occurs when: 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career or employment decisions affecting that person.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Department of the Army’s Policy (con’t) • Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal / non verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, and occurs when: 3. Such conduct interferes with an individual’s performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Department of the Army’s Policy (con’t) • Any person in a supervisory position who: 1. Uses or condones explicit or implicit sexual behavior to control, influence, or affect the career, pay, or job of another soldier or civilian employee is engaging in sexual harassment. 2. Makes deliberate or repeated unwelcomed verbal comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature is engaging in sexual harassment.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Forms of Sexual Harassment • Verbal • Nonverbal • Physical

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Verbal • Obscene or degrading terms (profanity) for men or woman that are sexual in nature. Terms of endearment. • Obscene jokes, cat calls, or cadence with sexual overtones. • Spreading rumors about an individuals sex life. • Sexually oriented remarks about a person’s clothing or body.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Non-Verbal • Gestures made with intentional sexual overtones. • Staring, leering, blowing kisses, licking lips. • Leaving sexually suggestive notes, emails, magazines, cartoons, computer screen savers, or pictures. Signs, symbols, or printed material of a sexual nature. ** As leaders, overlooking, ignoring, or failing to take action on alleged violations of sexual harassment constitutes condoning the behavior.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Physical • Unsolicited or unwanted touching of any part of clothing or body. • Cornering or blocking. • Stalking or following.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Categories • Quid Pro Quo- “This for That”, conditions placed on an individuals career or terms of employment in return for sexual favors. • Hostile Environment- subjected to offensive, unwanted and unsolicited comments, or behaviors of a sexual nature. If these behaviors unreasonably interfere with an individuals performance than the environment is classified as hostile.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Effects of Sexual Harassment • anger. • reduction in performance. • avoidance. • increased absentee rate self-blame. • loss of unit cohesion.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Effects of Sexual Harassment (con’t) • low morale. • undermines readiness. • detracts from mission accomplishment.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Leader / Future Leader’s Responsibilities • Examine own behavior. • Provide a healthy environment. • Control social interaction. • Take corrective actions.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Leader / Future Leader’s Responsibilities (con’t) • Establish and enforce standards. • Read and understand policies. • Be knowledgeable. • Educate and inform all soldiers.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Strategies • Be proactive. (know how to identify sexual harassment) • Conduct training. (use scenarios) • Have individuals role play. • Use films. • Be familiar with regulations and policies.

United States Army EO Training Proponent Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) “Zero Tolerance on” Sexual Harassment”