U.S. Navy Equal Opportunity

A naval message sent to Naval Inspector General or elected officials, is required by parent command upon receipt of a

formal complaint

The climate assessment triangulation method is accomplished by using the DEOMI Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) and a minimum of two of the following:

a. Review of records and reports
b. Individual interviews
c. Observations
d. Focus groups
e. Other methods deemed appropriate by the commander

CMEO (Command Managed Equal Opportunity manager)

E7-E9 with 4 years of service appointed by CO to be single point of contact for EO issues

Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI)

Responsible for developing and conducting education and training in the administration of military EO, EEO, human relations, and diversity.

DEOMI Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS)

The questionnaire measures climate factors associated with the military Equal Opportunity (EO) program,

Informal Complaint.

Allegation of unlawful discrimination or SH made either in writing to the offending party or verbally per the Informal Resolution System (IRS) process. Informal complaints do not require a command directed investigation.

Formal Complaint.

Allegation of unlawful discrimination or SH that is submitted in writing via a NAVPERS 5354/2, UCMJ article 138, U.S. Navy Regulations article 1150, communication to Naval Inspector General or elected officials, NAVPERS 1626/7 and any other communication the commander deems appropriate.

how long are CMEO documents such as formal/informal complaints and assessments kept?

36 months

Individuals who believe they have experienced (or observed) a sexually harassing or discriminating situation are encouraged to use the

informal resolution system (IRS) (NAVPERS 15620) to reach a satisfactory resolution.

how soon after recieving a report of complaint should the proper authority or CO be notified?

within 1 calendar day

The level of investigation on a formal complaint is determined by the ....................................

Commander

investigation must commence ..... hrs after submission

72hrs

a naval message describing the situation must be sent to

General Courts-Martial Authority (GCMA)

when must a closeout message be sent after the start of investigation?

20 days if not closed out by then, a message must be sent every 14 days

The initial appeal of a decision on a formal complaint should be to the......

first commander in the chain of command with GCMA.

EOA

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISOR

EOAs serve as primary advisors and subject matter experts to

commanders and Command Managed Equal Opportunity
(CMEO) Managers,

Which instruction outlines sexual harassment policy for civilian personnel?

SECNAVINST 5300.26D

What promotes positive common morale and quality of life by providing an environment in which all personnel can perform to their maximum ability, unimpeded by institutional or individual bias based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or religious stereotypes?

Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO)

Who monitors the Navy's progress towards accomplishing EO goals and positive command climates?

CNO

How often must the Navy EO office provide and EO climate assessment, describing the health and organizational effectiveness of the Navy?

annually

Which office is responsible for providing the overall direction, guidance, support, and leadership for the management of fleet and force command climate?

Navy Equal Opportunity Office

By which date each year must the OJAG provide a summary of the fiscal year's UCMJ Article 138 and U.S.N. Regulation's Article 1150 actions related to unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment to the Navy EO office?

November 15th

Who is the investigative authority for all EO and sexual harassment complaints against flag officers or SES officials?

Naval Inspector General

Which center functions as the Navy's EO training manager and developed the overall Navy training strategies from the entry level all the way through the executive levels?

Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD)

Within how many days of assuming command will immediate superiors in command ensure that subordinate commanders assess their command climate?

How often must CO's, and officers in charge provide EO and sexual harassment training and grievance procedures instruction as required per SECNAVINST 5350.16A for all assigned command members as part of CPPD generated GMT?

annually

What is the minimum recommended number of years of active duty service for officers to be the CMEO manager?

How long, at a minimum should CMEO managers serve in their position?

1 year

How many year must CO's or OIC's ensure that completed copies of the NEO and sexual harassment formal complaint forms are maintained in the CMEO manager record file?

CO and OIC's shall ensure that detailed Naval messages are sent upon receipt of a formal complaint of unlawful discrimination or essay per which reference?

DOD directive 1325.6

Within how many days of completing the command climate assessment must CO's and OIC's ensure that a climate assessment executive summary is submitted to the eshalan 3OA as applicable via the ISIC?

Who serves as the primary advisor and subject matter expert to commanders and CMEO managers as well as provides assistance to other members of the chain of command on EO issues?

EOA

Who functions as the single point of contact when practicable for command EO issues?

CMEO manager

How many years will CMEO managers maintain CMEO record files?

Which representatives are assigned by the Commander to ensure that complaisance, accused, and witnesses in EO and sexual harassment cases are informed of the complaint process and are advised of the available support and counseling services?

advocates

What institute is responsible for developing and conducting education and training in the administration and military EO, EEO, human relations, and diversity?

Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute

What is defined as the right of all persons to participate and benefit from the programs and activities for which they are qualified?

equal opportunity

Which NEC is held by EO advisors?

NEC 9515

Which system resolve EO complaints at the lowest appropriate chain of command level?

informal resolution system

Which objective test is used to determine if behavior meets the legal test for unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment?

reasonable person's standard

Which term is defined as taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action or withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action or any other active retaliation against a military member for making or preparing a protected communication?

reprisal

Which process identifies areas of concern or issues related to command climate by finding areas of commonality in a minimum of three areas of the command assessment?

triangulation method

What is the primary and preferred channel for identifying and correcting discriminatory practices?

chain of command

Which instruction contains the DON's policy on military EO complaint processing?

SECNAVINST 5350.16A

How many days within the offending incident should EO complaints be made?

Which forms can individuals use to file EO complaints?

NAVPERS 5354/2

Within how many calendar days of receipt must personnel who receive a formal EO complaint submit to the CO or other designated authority?

Within how many hours of receiving a formal EO opportunity complaint must an advocate be assigned to each complainant, alleged offender, as well as any witness to ensure that they are informed about a complaint processing?

Within how many hours after receiving an EO complaint submission must the investigation commence?

Within how many days after the EO investigation commences must a close out message be sent describing what actions were taken?

How often must an updated message be sent if the EO complaint investigation is not completed at the 20 day point until the close out message describing case disposition is released?

every 14 days

How many days after the final EO investigation actions must commands conduct a follow up debrief?

30 to 45

How many months must commands maintain completed EO complaints and investigations for?

Who serve as the primary advisors and subject matter experts to Commanders and command managed equal opportunity managers, providing assistance to other members in the chain of command on EO issues?

EOA

How often must EOA's conduct a review of subordinate commands executive summaries and provide a summary of the areas of concerns to the commander?

annually

The role of what person is to ensure that the complainant, accused and witness in an EO case are informed about EO complaint processing and are advised about available support and counseling services?

Personal advocate

1. Equal Opportunity (EO) is the right of all persons to participate in and benefit from programs and activities for which they are qualified?
a. True
b. False

2. Which of the following is a type of behavior that can be considered sexual harassment?
a. Telling sexually explicit jokes
b. Verbally correcting a sailor's uniform
c. Touching in a suggestive manner
d. a and c
e. a and b

3. Sailors can participate in organizations that
a. Deprive others of their civil rights
b. Support supremacist causes
c. Practice discrimmination
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

e. None of the above

4. Equal Opportunity (EO) shall apply without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or age.
a. True
b. False

a. True

5. Those who commit harassments or unlawful discrimination are subject to what disciplinary action?
a. Liberty
b. Non-judicial Punishment (NJP)
c. Informal counseling
d. Leave

b. Non-judicial Punishment (NJP)

6. The acronym CMEO stands for ______________?

Command Managed Equal Opportunity

7. Which of the following is the Navy Equal Opportunity (EO) sexual harrassment formal complaint form?
a. NAVPERS 5354/2
b. NAVPERS 5354/3
c. NAVPERS 5354/4
d. NAVPERS 5354/5

8. A complaint of wrongs can be submitted via the chain of command in accordance with what article?
a. UCMJ Article 136
b. UCMJ Article 137
c. UCMJ Article 138
d. UCMJ Article 139

9. Fraternization is gender-neutral within the United States Navy.
a. True
b. False

10. Navy personnel that knowingly make false accusations of sexual harassment will be punished under the ______?
a. UCMJ
b. Navy regulations
c. Civilian courts
d. Coast Guard regulations

a. UCMJ

11. Fraternization could involve which of the following?
a. Dating
b. Living together
c. Business partnership
d. All of the above

d. All of the above

12. Personnel who believe they are victims of sexual harassment can report complaints via informal complaints only?
a. True
b. False

b. False

13. The following are examples of sexual harassment except?
a. Unwelcomed sexual behavior
b. Unwanted request for dates
c. Request for sexual favors
d. Having lunch outside of work with shipmates

d. Having lunch outside of work with shipmates

14. Race discrimination is treating someone unfavorably because he/she is of certain race or because of personal characteristic associated with a race.
a. True
b. False

a. True

SECNAVINST 5300.26 D

Which instruction outlones sexual harassment policy for civilian personnel

Defense equal oppurtunity management institute (DEOMI)

What institute is responsible for developing and conducting education and training in the administration of military EO, EEO, human relations and diversity?

DOD directive 1325.6

CO's/OIC's shall ensure that detailed naval messages are sent upon receipt of a formal complaint of unlawful discrimination or SH per which reference?

NAVPERS 5354/2

Which form can individuals use to Ike equal opportunity complaints?

Quid pro quo

Which type of sexual harassment have personnel been subjected to when they are offered or denied something that is work connected in return for submitting to or rejecting unwelcome sexual behavior?

Annually

How often must EOA's conduct a review of subordinate commands executive summaries and provide a summary of the areas of concern to the commander?

30-45

How many days after the final equal oppurtuniy investigation action must commands conduct a follow up debrief?

Annually

How often must the naval equal opportunity office (NEO) provide an EO climate assessment describing the "health" and organizational effectiveness of the navy?

Naval inspector general

Who is the investigative authority for all equal opportunity and sexual harassment complaints against flag officers or SES officials

Annually

How often must commanding officers and officers in charge provide equal opportunity and sexual harassment training and grievance procedure instruction as required per SECNAVINST 5350.16 for all assigned command members as part of cod generated GMT?

What is the minimum recommended number of years of active duty service for officers to be the CMEO manager m?

One year

How long at a minimum should CMEO managers serve in their position?

How many years must CO's/OIC's ensure that completed copies of all navy equal opportunity (EO) sexual harassment (SH) formal complaint forms are maintained in the CMEO manager record file?

Within how many days of completing the command climate assessment must CO's/OIC's ensure that a climate assessment executive summary is submitted to the echelon 3 EOA (as applicable) via the ISIC?

Equal opportunity (EO)

What is defined as the right of all persons to participate and benefit from the programs and activities for which they are qualified?

NEC 9515

Which NEC is held by equal oppurtuniy advisors?

EOA

Who serves as the primary advisor and subject matter expert to commanders and CMEO managers as well as provides assistance to other members in the chain of command on EO issues?

How many years will CMEO managers maintain CMEO record files?

Advocates

Which representatives are assigned by the commander to ensure that complaints accused and witnesses in equal opportunity and sexual harassment cases are inform ends of the complaint process and are advised of the available support and counseling services

Command managed equal oppurtuniy (CMEO)

What promotes positive command morale and quality of life (QOL) by providing an environment in which all personnel can perform to their maximum ability I impeded by institutional or individual biases based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex or religious stereotypes

November 15

By which date each yeah must the OJAG provide a summary of the fiscal years UCMJ article 138 and US Navy regulations article 1150 actions relating in unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment to the Navy EO office?

Within how many days of assuming command will immediate supervisors in command (ISIC) ensure that subordinate commanders assess their command climate

CMEO manager

Who functions as the single point of contact when practicable, for command equal opportunity issues? M

Navy equal opportunity office (NEO)

Which office is responsible for providing the overall direction, guidance support and leadership for the management of fleet and force command climates?

Center for personnel and professional development (CPPD)

Which center functions as the navy's equal oppurtuniyy training manager and develops the overall navy training strategies from the entry level all the way through the executive levels?

Within how many hours after receiving equal opportunity complaint submission must the investigation commence?

How many months must commands maintain completed equal opportunity complaints and instigations for?

Triangulation

Which process identifies areas of concern or issues related to command climate by finding areas of commonality in a minimum of three areas of the command assessment?

How many days within offending incident should equal opportunity complaints be made?

Personal advocate

The role of what person is to ensure that the complainant, accused and witness in a EO case are informed about EO complaint processing and are advised of available support and counseling services

Informal resolution system

Which system resolve equal opportunity complaints at the lowest appropriate chain of command level?

Reasonable person standard

Which objective test is used to determine if behavior meets the legal test for unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment?

Reprisal

Which term is defined as taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action or with holding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action or any other act of retaliation against a military member for making or preparing a protected communication?

Unwelcome

Which type of behavior is not asked for and is considered as undesirable or offensive?

Work environment

Where must unwelcome sexual behavior occur in or impact to be considered sexual harassment?

Green

Which color light on the traffic light scale would touching which could not reasonably be perceived in a sexual way (such as shaking hands or a friendly pat on the shoulder) be identified as?

Yellow

Which color light on the traffic light scale would repeated request for dates, leering, staring or whistling be that many would find unacceptable?

Red

Which color light on the traffic light scale would sexual favors in return for employment rewards would be that are always considered sexual harassment?

Chain of command

What is the primary and preferred channel for identifying and correcting discriminatory practices?

SEC NAVINST 5350.16A

Which instruction contains the DON's policy on military equal opportunity complaint processing?

Within how many calendar days of receipt must personnel who receive a formal equal opportunity complain submit the complaint to the commander of other designated authority?

Within how many hours of receiving a formal equal opportunity complaint must an advocate be assigned to each complaint, alleged offender as well as any witness to ensure they are informed about complaint processing?

Within how many days after the equal opportunity investigation commences must a close out message be sent describing what actions were taken?

Every 14 days

How often must an updated message be sent if the equal opportunity complaint investigation is not completed at the 20!day point until the code out message describing case disposition is released?

EOA's

Who serve as the primary advisors and subject matter experts to commanded and command managed equal opportunity (CMEO) managers providing assistance to other members in the chain of EO issues?

OPNAV Instruction 5354.1F

Navy Equal Opportunity Policy

Purpose of OPNAV 5354.1F

To provide guidance on equal opportunity, including prevention of unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment.

Acts of unlawful discrimination and SH are contrary to:

The core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

The objective of command Managed Equal Opportunity is to:

Promote positive command morale and Quality of Life.

CMEO is intended to be one of many commanders tools for:

The prevention of unprofessional behavior and for ensuring EO goals are obtained.

Chief of Naval Operations shall:

Advocate the EO program for Navy military and civilian personnel.

Report Navy wide climate assessment survey results to the Fleet.

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations shall:

Develop and monitor total force manpower and personnel policies and objectives.

Diversity and Women's Policy Branch shall:

Maintain overall control of the Military Equal Opportunity Assessment

Navy Equal Opportunity Office shall:

Annually provide and EO Climate Assessment describing the Health and organization effectiveness of the Navy, by examining such factors as morale, teamwork, and communication.

Provide overall direction, guidance, support and leadership for the management of fleet and force command climates.

Commander, Navy Personnel Command shall:

Schedule officers who fill EO program manager billets.

OJAG shall provide summary of fiscal year UCMJ article 138, and U.S. Navy Regulations, article 1150, actions relating to:

Unlawful discrimination and SH by 15 November annually to the Navy EO Office.

NAVINSGEN and Echelon 2 Inspector Generals shall:

Provide summary of flag officer or Senior Executive Service official allegations relating to unlawful discrimination and SH by 15 November annually to the Navy EO Office

Naval Inspector General is the investigative authority for all:

EO/SH complaints against flag officer and SES officials

Echelon 2 commanders shall:

Monitor Equal Opportunity status within subordinate commands.

Monitor reporting and status of unlawful discrimination and SH complaints.

Immediate Superiors in Command shall:

Ensure subordinate commanders assess their command climate within 90 days of assuming command.

Monitor the command climate of subordinate commands.

Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Officers in Charge shall:

Promote a positive command climate through personal example.

Ensure that career actions are consistent and fair across all grades

Assess their command climate 90 days after assumption of command.

The purpose of the climate assessment is to determine the:

Determine the "Health" and mission readiness of the unit.

Recommend CMEO Manager be of what Enlisted Rank or an Officer with how many or more years of service:

E-7 to E-9 or an Officer with Four or more years.

EOAs shall:

Screen prospective EOA candidates.

Serve as primary advisors and subject matter experts to commanders and CMEO Managers, and provide assistance to other members in the Chain of Command on EO issues

CMEO Managers shall:

Shall report EO matters to the commander via the executive officer when applicable.

Serve as the coordinator for the command climate assessment.

Ensure formal complaints are submitted with established guidance and timelines.

Maintain CMEO record files for three years.

Individual service members shall:

1)Treat others with respect and dignity

2) Promote positive command climate

3) Be responsible and accountable for reporting acts of unlawful discrimination

Effective communication within a unit depends on the:

Smooth, orderly, and constant flow of information that is received, understood, and accepted by all.

Commanders are responsible for mission accomplishment as well as:

Unit Morale

commanders may issue an order that only English be spoken in a work place when:

They have a legitimate, non discriminatory reason such as Bridge-to-Bridge radio and interactions with the ground crew.

NAVPERS 5354/2:

Navy Equal Opportunity Formal Complaint Form

NAVPERS 1626/7

Report of Disposition of Offenses

Climate Assessment is accomplished by using the DEOMI Organizational Climate Survey and a minimum of two of the following:

1) Review of records and reports

2) Individual interviews

3) Observations

4) Focus groups

Command Managed Equal Opportunity Manager functions as the:

Single point of contact for EO issues within the command

A naval message is required by parent command upon receipt of a formal complaint.

DEOMI Organizational Climate Survey measures factors associated with what programs:

1) Equal Opportunity

2) Equal Employment Opportunity

3) Organizational Effectiveness

Ethnic Group:

A group socially distinguished or set apart by others and/or by itself, primarily on the basis of culture or nationality characteristics.

Ethnic and Racial Categories:

American Indian

Asian

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino

White

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Informal Resolution System:

A system for resolving EO complaints at the lowest appropriate level in the chain of command.

Religion:

A personal set or institutionalized system of attitudes, moral or ethical beliefs, and practices that are held with the strength of traditional religious views

Reprisal:

Taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action or withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action.

Reprisal can be overt or subtle and can include, but is not limited to the following:

1) Reduction in fitness evaluation marks without justification

2) Increased duty assignments, watch standing, or workload

3) Failure to recommend an individual for advancement, an award, recognition, or special programs

Quid-Pro-Quo is also known as:

This for That. Normally this is from a senior to a junior.

Green Zone behavior:

These behaviors are not SH

Yellow Zone behavior:

Many people would find these behaviors unacceptable and they could be SH. For example;

1) Violating personal space

2) Off-color jokes

3) Foul Language

Red Zone:

These behaviors are always considered SH. For example;

1) Sexual favors

2) Threats

3) Obscene letters

NAVPERS 535400A:

Navy Diversity and Equal Opportunity Pocket Guide

Complaints should be resolved informally whenever possible; however there is no requirement to attempt informal resolution prior to filing a:

Formal Complaint

A complaint should be made within how many days of the offending incident:

60 days

Military Justice Article 138:

Complaints of Wrongs against the commander

NAVPERS 1626/7:

Report and Disposition of Offenses

Personnel receiving a formal complaint shall submit the complaint to the commander or other designated authority within how many days;

One calendar day of receipt

Within how many hours of receipt of a formal complaint , advocates shall be assigned to each complainant, alleged offender and any witness to ensure they are informed about complaint processing.

24 hours

The investigation must commence within how many hours of complaint submission:

72 hours of submission

A close-out message must be sent describing action taken, within how many days of investigation commencement:

20 days

If the investigation is not completed at the 20 day point, an updated message must be sent every how many days:

14 days

Request for a higher level review must be made within how many days of notification:

7 days

Commands must conduct a follow up debrief how many days after final action:

30-45 days

Command must maintain completed complaints and investigations for how many months:

36 months

Executive summaries will be maintained for historical files for how long:

3 years

EOAs do not conduct investigations due to perception of conflict of interest

The most important support an advocate can give is listening without:

Prejudging the situation

Who issues policies and procedures as a separate instruction on Department of the Navy Civilian Discrimination Complaints Program?

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Civilian Human Resources (DASN CHR)

What are the possible disciplinary actions for persons who discriminate?

Informal Counseling; Coments in fitness reports and evaluations and punitive measures under the UCMJ; Administrative Separation

What shall servicemembers be evaluated on?

Individual merit, fitness, and capability

What is not part of the Navy's focus when our Navy's Core Values are not adhereed to?

Sex of the members involved

Which article states that Navy personnel are prohibited from participating in organizations that support supremacist causes?

1167

What are prohibited under this instruction regardless of who originates the action?

Reprisals

Who shall advocte the EO program forNavy military and civilian personnel, and report Navy-wide climate assessment survey results to the fleet?

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)

Who shall ensure leadership opportunities and an equitable assignment process exist for all personnel?

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCNO)