Equal Opportunity Leader Appointment Memorandum (EOL)

The Equal Opportunity Leader appointment memorandum is an AR 25-50 compliant memorandum used to formally designate a Soldier or DA Civilian to serve as the unit's Equal Opportunity Leader. It documents the appointee, references AR 600-20 (Army Command Policy), and is signed by the commander.

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Regulation reference

AR 600-20 — Army Command Policy (6 February 2025)

Citation: para 6-3i(12)

Proponent: G1

Grade requirement: E-5 or above

Slots: Primary — appointed on additional duty orders

Memo type: MEMORANDUM FOR

When is the EOL memo needed?

Most Army units appoint a Equal Opportunity Leader (EOL) when a new commander takes charge, when the previous appointee PCSes, ETSes, or is reassigned, or when the unit's mission set changes in a way that requires renewed appointment. The memo is also required for unit inspections — including CIP, CCIR, and command climate reviews — where the AR 600-20 program is evaluated.

The appointment memorandum is the foundational document that establishes the appointee's authority under AR 600-20. Without a current, signed appointment memo on file, the unit's Equal Opportunity Leader program is non-compliant — even if the appointee has all required training certificates. Inspectors will look for: a signed memo with current date, a grade that meets E-5 or above, and training/certification documents matching the appointee on the memo.

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Required training for EOL

Equal Opportunity Leader Course

System: ATRRS (resident course)

Timing: Prior to or shortly after appointment

Frequency: One-time requirement

Resident course coordinated through ATRRS. Contact your installation G1 or EO office for scheduling. ARNG units — NGR 600-21, para 1-4i(7) and 2-10c also applies.

Documentation required on file

Appointment orders signed by commander (additional duty orders)
EOL Course completion certificate

What inspectors look for

Inspector verifies grade (E-5 or above), additional duty orders format, and EOL course certificate. ARNG — NGR 600-21 applies in addition to AR 600-20.

Additional notes

ARNG units must also comply with NGR 600-21, para 1-4i(7) and 2-10c.

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