1. ANG Equal Opportunity
Open Session
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2. ANG Leadership Acting Retired Retiring Always On Mission
Lt Gen Stanley E. Clarke III
Director, ANG
Maj Gen Brian G. Neal
Deputy Director, ANG
Mr. James J. Brooks
Executive Director, ANG
Brig Gen Michael R. Taheri
Air National Guard Readiness Center Commander
Retiring
CMSgt James W. Hotaling Command Chief Master Sergeant, ANG
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3. Col Christopher Finerty
ANGRC ORG Chart
DIRECTOR
Lt Gen Stanley Clarke
ANG COMMAND CHIEF
CMSgt James Hotaling
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Maj Gen Brian Neal
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr Jim Brooks
ANG READINESS CENTER COMMANDER
Brig Gen Michael R. Taheri
EO DIRECTOR
Ms. Kristin Damigella
ANGRC COMMAND CHIEF
(Acting)
CMSgt Richard Roberts
ANGRC COMMAND CHIEF
CMSgt Lorraine Regan
VICE COMMANDER 201st COMMANDER
Col Christopher Finerty
CHIEF OF STAFF
Mr. Richard Rico A1
Col Gerock A2
Vacant A3
Brig Gen Deskins A4
Col MacDonald A5
Col Campbell A6
Col Donovan A7
Col McDonald A8
Brig Gen Staudenraus SE
Lt Col Ambers (acting) FM
Col Brewer SG
Col Desko HC
Col Yates HR
Mrs. Foard
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4. National Guard Bureau (NGB)
Chief, NGB Vice Chief, NGB
JACO
Director ANG
Exec Sec
Director ARNG
SACO
SACO
Personal Staff
Assistant to the
NGB-IG
NGB-IR
Special Staff
NGB-JA
NGB-PF
Joint Staff
NGB-GO
NGB-JSG
Here we are!
NGB-AY
NGB-LL
NGB-PMO
NGB-AQ
NGB-J1 NGB-J5
NGB-J2 NGB-J6
NGB-J3 NGB-J7
NGB-J4 NGB-J8
NGB-PA
NGB-OC
NGB-EO
SADBU
NGB-DM
PARC
NGB-PM
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5. Contact Information
We need your 24 hour contact information
Cell phone contact
Civilian/home
Drill weekend support:
CONTACT US ANYTIME!
Lt Col Thormin
Maj Lisa Scott
Ms. Damigella
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6. What is my Duty Title in MilPDS?
CEM Code 3S100
If you are the Director, the 2096 will say:
“Director, Equal Opportunity”
If you are enlisted, the 2096 will say:
“Equal Opportunity Helper”
(1 level-before DEOMI)
“Equal Opportunity Journeyman”
(3 level-after DEOMI)
“Equal Opportunity Craftsman”
(7 level)
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7. DEOMI EO training is in 2 phases Phase I – 24 Modules Online
*Must be completed prior to enrollment in Phase 2
Phase 2 – 6 week in-residence EO Advisor Reserve Component Course
Mediation – 1 week
Core – 2 weeks
EO Counselor’s Course – 1 week
AF Service Specific – 2 weeks
NOTE: AF Service Specific improvements
Standards and expectations of learning and behavior are observed and evaluated through entire DEOMI experience
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8. EO Training 101
You lose your previous AFSC skill level after 6 years out of AFSC
Enlisted
CEM Code 3S100, Equal Opportunity
Changed 30 Apr 16 *Effective 8 Jul 15
New CDCs expected in 2017 per HAF/EO
Your Upgrade Training comes in variety of avenues:
Attend SEEM level training
Partner with local AF EO offices
Opportunities at ANGRC
Attend USAF EO worldwide and/or National Training Program (NTP)
Collaborate with Army EOL Course
Training Records
AFTR – Do you have access? Work with your BETM
Officers - Highly encouraged to train alongside with your enlisted and utilize the CFETP
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9. 38P Officer Reality Check on career development!
Waiver process is easy!
DEOMI before Personnel School
Coordinate with NGB-EO
What are your concerns?
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10. Sharing Resources NGB EO SharePoint is still being maintained!
Moving toward 21st century resources:
JSS
AF EO SharePoint optimal
ANG/EO Tab will soon have pertinent ANG EO information…standby
Goal is to move all pertinent and relevant material on JSS
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11. Could I deploy as an EOP? Absolutely! Beginning Sep 15,
“SECDEF has tasked the USAF for involuntary mobilization Title 10 to provide qualified Personnel, EO, and Services personnel to support overseas contingency operations on Title 10 for tours in the AOR for approximately 183 days. NGB Functional Area Managers (Ms. Kristen Damagella) will coordinate directly with your units to ensure we (ANG) meet this SECDEF tasking.”
Lt. Gen Clarke (ret.)
Former DANG
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12. Maj Brabham, South Carolina ANG
Joint Services Support (JSS)
“Lessons I learned in deploying to help you. Wish I could be at the NTP with you.”
V/r your EO Wingman,
Maj Brabham, South Carolina ANG
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13. Being Prepared to Deploy
#1 be prepared to know the AD & ANG Complaint Process!
3-6 months before you deploy, begin communication with who you will be replacing
Request your job description & key responsibilities
Initiate requests for:
icomplaints (new AD EO IT System)
AF EO SharePoint
Other EO related systems
Participate in or listen on monthly EO teleconferences in the AOR
Boots on ground, network with your EO counterparts in the AOR and AFPC
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14. Lessons Learned from my deployment
Utilize standard work schedule to stay on top of weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks
Learn who your fellow EOPs are sister services in the AOR
Initiate requests for:
icomplaints (new AD EO IT System)
AF EO SharePoint
Other EO related systems
Participate in or listen on monthly EO teleconferences in the AOR
Consistent communication with EO Strategic Advisor and EO Directors
Key to Air Power: BE FLEXIBLE!
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15. Deployments Way Ahead
Timely communication with who you’re replacing and your replacement
Just-in-time training to ensure you’re ready
Opportunities at ANGRC and Active Duty
Accurate ART Reporting
DO NOT report “green” if you’re not!
If you’re in the bucket, we will attempt to notify you immediately!
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16. Challenges to HRE Human Relations Education
Small Modules over time is key!
Consistent EO ancillary training and tracking in ARC Net pending!
Key Personnel Briefing
Partner with respective POC to send you updates to changes in command
Don’t limit who gets the training – all supervisors/officers could benefit from the education and awareness!
Newcomers Orientation
Standardized training slides pending!
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17. SAVs, AAP, & Reports…OH MY!
Request through ANGRC/EO and your respective IG
Funding always an issue (some are centrally funded)
New & improved NG Annual Report coming soon!
Elevated to NGB-EO via your SEEM
Utilized for Wing EO Climate Brief to CAIB
New AAP pending CNGB signature
CDI/CWI reminder to respective commanders
Use a MFR to educate to inform EO of CDI/CWI as it relates to violations of EO policy
0-6 and above formal complaint notification
Notify ANGRC/EO and NGB-ANG/EO
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18. ANG Specific Inspections
MICT
No preparing! On-going honest assessment
“By-Law” programs – Annual FY
Required by “Above Air Force” agency
(DoD, Congress)
Higher than Air Force policy
(DODI, DODD)
Deficiencies in IGEMS
Requires recurring report signed by the IG to the outside agency
(DoD, Congress, Presidential Committee)
Tracked and sent to ANG/IG
IG: Focus primarily on issues that are systematic in nature and that affect many units throughout the command.
Examine and recommend solutions for problems that command and staff inspections cannot solve at the local level.

19. IG Wisdom for MICT… Don’t study for the test – Stay Compliant
Don’t let manning be an excuse
Prioritize the work
Utilize MICT
Communicate status (accomplishments/gaps)
Be honest about your program
No pencil whipping
Keep your leadership and Major Commands informed & involved
Courtesy of:
MISTY BUTTS, SMSgt, USAF
Strategic Advisor, HQ ACC Equal Opportunity (EO) Programs DSN COMM (757)

20. IG Wisdom for By-Laws…
Ensure you have applicable regulations and continuity book ready prior to inspection
Know your applicable regulation & program
Use the MICT checklist as your program’s “Table of Contents”
Encourage future EO by-law inspections to
Example: Maj Scott was completing her by-law and was in verbal discord with the IG on the AFI and applicability. To mitigate frustration and save time, lesson learned is she could have pulled out the AFI and showed the IG wher eit states on the front page “Does not apply to ANG members in title 32 status”.
“By-Law inspection is an annual requirement. Nobody knows the program better than you and what you have been trained to do. The IG has the MICT checklist and is merely verifying your EO office to ensure you’re accomplishing and complying to the “By-Laws” of the EO Program. Be proactive and collaborate with the IG by completing the inspection to educate, inform, and showcase your EO program. They do not necessarily know all the workings of the EO program and your requirements.”
FRANK PAGE, Lt Col, ORANG
142 FW IG/Inspections

21. Your Inaugural ANG EO Advisory Board
Region I – Capt David Ferrer,
North Northeast: CT, ME, MA, NJ, NH, NY, RI, VT
Region II – MSgt Angela Phillips, 175 WG, Maryland ANG
South Northeast: DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV
Region III – TSgt Tyree Reeves, Alabama ANG
Southeast: AL, KY, FL, GA, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VI
Region IV – Capt Valerie Ward, Michigan ANG – Advisory Chair
North Central: IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, OH, WI
Region V – TSgt Nichole Banford, Louisiana ANG
South Central: AR, LA, MO, OK, TX, KS, NE
Region VI – TSgt Carl Green, 142 FW, Oregon ANG
Northwest: AK, ID, MT, ND, OR, SD, WA, WY
Region VII – TSgt Gayle Beasley & 2Lt “Huch”, Arizona ANG
Southeast: AZ, CA, CO, GU, HI, NM, NV, UT
EO Advisory Board is a new initiative to improve communication, training, and networking within the ANG/EO Community.
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22. EO Warrior Pride! ANG EO Field suggestions:
EO Warrior Patch or badge to be worn on uniform (similar to fire and police)
ANG EO Warrior chant, motto, logo
For t-shirts
Coins
Patches
Official slides
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23. AND Finally….. Showcase your accomplishments and impact in EO
Ensure your SEEM utilizes you as an EEO Counselor
8 hours refresher required annually
Hiring EO Practitioners
Utilize the recruiting and retention FY initiatives to double slot
Out of EO for 10 years, you will go back to DEOMI
Potential officer candidacy is in our enlisted force!
Utilizing and complete documentation on the AF Form 1271 Critical!
Ensures justification for Manpower
Showcases our time and efforts
Documents critical patterns of behavior and efforts to resolve
What EO offices are still facilitating the Urinalysis Program?
New drug testing guidance letter
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24. AND Finally again….. MyVector coming to the ANG
Utilize your HRA to get the “360 EO, Diversity & Inclusion” approach
DEOCS
Incentives to participation trending within services
120 day challenge to mitigate survey fatigue
Pending: ANG to roll up into AF Total Force DEOCS data
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25. Call, email, mail….even morse code (Maj Scott’s first AFSC)!
Questions?
Don’t be on an Island!
Call, , mail….even morse code (Maj Scott’s first AFSC)!
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