DEOMI-EAOC 1600: 21-3 Group 7
Complaint and Interview Skills Study
Guide
EO Complaint - Answers -An allegation of unlawful discrimination based upon the six
bases of discrimination made
either orally or in writing.
An allegation of harassment associated with any of the six bases of discrimination.
May include Active duty, Reserve or Guard members, retired Service
members, and family members.
Six Bases of Discrimination - Answers -Race, sex (to include gender identity), religion,
national origin, color, and sexual orientation.
Formal Complaint - Answers -An allegation of unlawful discrimination or harassment
that is submitted in writing to the authority designated for receipt of such complaints in
Service implementing regulations.
Informal Complaint - Answers -A method to resolve complaints that fall into the bases of
discrimination at
the lowest level possible.
Methods of Informal Complaint Resolution - Answers -Person-to-person
Third party
Chain of Command
Conflict resolution
Fact finding
Non-EO Complaints - Answers -Other complaints the EO professional must be familiar
with besides EO complaints, such as leadership, favoritism, performance reports, and
sexual assault.
Complaint Processing Tasks - Answers -Initial reporting/notification
Interim reporting
Monitoring
Possible Complaint Outcomes - Answers -Substantiated
Unsubstantiated
