General Job Description

EOAs serve as primary advisors and subject matter experts to commanders and Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Managers, and provide assistance to other members in the chain of command on EO issues. In this capacity, EOAs provide EO briefings, training, and assist visits to subordinate commands. EOAs are highly encouraged to address graduating resident and Mobile Training Team (MTT) CMEO manager classes. EOAs typically do not conduct command investigations into EO issues, but instead serve as EO process advisors and reviewing subject matter experts. For specific duties, roles, and responsibilities for each type of EOA, click on links below.

Types of EOAs

1. Staff EOA - Assigned to Echelon 2 headquarters commands.
2. Regional EOA - Assigned to an Echelon 3 command and reports directly to the regional commander.
3. Installation EOA - Assigned to Echelon 4 commands.
4. Staff EOA - Assigned to Echelon 3 and 4 commands.
5. Command/Afloat EOA - Assigned to Echelon 4, 5, and 6 commands.
6. Training EOA - Assigned to DEOMI, and CPPD learning sites.

To locate an EOA, please contact the Advice Line number shown on the EO homepage.