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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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
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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