Equal Opportunity

What DoD Directive establishes the Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) Program?

What are the protected categories under the DoD Military Equal Opportunity program?

What is the difference between MEO and EEO?

What is the definition of unlawful discrimination?

What constitutes a hostile work environment?

What is the difference between quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment harassment?

What is the informal complaint resolution process for MEO complaints?

What is the formal MEO complaint process?

Within how many days must a military member file a formal MEO complaint?

What protections exist against retaliation for filing an EO complaint?

True or False: Harassment must be sexual in nature to violate equal opportunity policy.

What is disparate treatment?

What is disparate impact?

What role does the commander play in the MEO program?

What is a Command Climate Assessment (formerly Command Climate Survey)?

Which of the following is an example of unlawful discrimination: (a) a commander reassigning duties based on MOS, (b) denying leave to all members equally during high ops tempo, (c) passing over a qualified member for promotion due to their religion, (d) requiring PT for all unit members?

What is the role of the Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA)?

What is sexual harassment under DoD policy?

True or False: A single incident can constitute a hostile work environment.

What is the role of the Inspector General (IG) in equal opportunity matters?

What are the EEO complaint timelines for DoD civilian employees?

What is the reasonable person standard in harassment cases?

What is the difference between hazing and bullying in the EO context?

Which federal law is the primary basis for EEO protections for civilian employees?

What is the 'totality of circumstances' test in EO cases?

What accommodations must be provided for religious practices under EO policy?

What is a preponderance of evidence standard?

True or False: Intent to discriminate is always required to prove an EO violation.

What corrective actions can result from a substantiated MEO complaint?

What is the EEOC and what role does it play for DoD civilians?

What constitutes constructive discharge in an EO context?

What is the difference between an EO complaint and an IG complaint?

How does the DoD define diversity?

What is an affirmative defense in sexual harassment cases?

What responsibilities do all service members have regarding equal opportunity?

Which of the following is NOT a protected category under DoD MEO policy: (a) race, (b) political affiliation, (c) national origin, (d) sexual orientation?

What is the role of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process in EO complaints?

What are some indicators of a healthy command climate regarding equal opportunity?

True or False: An EO complaint can be filed anonymously.

What is third-party harassment and how is it addressed under EO policy?

What training requirements exist for equal opportunity in the DoD?