Army Command Policy - United States Army

1 army Regulation 600 20 Personnel GeneralArmyCommandPolicyHeadquartersDepa rtment of the ArmyWashington, DC18 March 2008 Rapid Action Revision (RAR) Issue Date: 27 April 2010 UNCLASSIFIEDSUMMARY of CHANGEAR 600 20 army Command PolicyThis rapid action revision, dated 27 April 2010--o Implements new army Policy in accordance with DODI and DODI (paras 4-19a(3), 4-19a(3)(d), 4-19d(1)(a), 4-19d(1)(b), 4-19d(2)(b)1, 4-19d(3)(e), 4-19d(4)(a) through (d), 4-19d(5), 4-19d(6), and 4-19d(7)(b)).o Makes administrative and additional rapid action revision changes(throughout).HeadquartersDepartme nt of the ArmyWashington, DC18 March 2008 Personnel GeneralArmy Command Policy * army Regulation 600 20 Effective 18 April 2008 History. This publication is a rapid actionrevision (RAR). This RAR is effective 27 April 2010. The portions affected by thisRAR are listed in the summary of u m m a r y . T h i s r e g u l a t i o n i m p l e m e n t sDODI and DODI It pre-s c r i b e s t h e p o l i c y a n d r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o fcommand, which includes well-being ofthe force, military and personal disciplineand conduct, the army Equal OpportunityProgram, prevention of sexual harassment,and the army Sexual Assault Preventionand Response This regulation applies tot h e A c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a lGuard/ army National Guard of the UnitedStates, and the army Reserve, unlessotherwise stated.

2 During mobilization, theproponent may modify chapters and poli-cies contained in this regulation. Chapters6 and 7 and appendixes E and F apply toArmy National Guard Soldiers when onactive duty Title 10, for 30 days or more,a n d i n a l l o t h e r c a s e s , A r m y N a t i o n a lG u a r d S o l d i e r s a r e g o v e r n e d b y N G R600 21 and NGR 600 22. Portions of thisregulation that prescribe specific conductare punitive, and violations of these provi-sions may subject offenders to nonjudicialor judicial action under the Uniform Codeof Military Justice. The equal opportunityterms found in the glossary are applicableonly to uniformed personnel. AR 690 600contains similar terms that are applicableto DA and exception proponent of this regulation is theDeputy Chief of Staff, G 1. The propo-nent has the authority to approve excep-tions or waivers to this regulation that areconsistent with controlling law and regu-lations.

3 The proponent may delegate thisapproval authority, in writing, to a divi-sion chief within the proponent agency orits direct reporting unit or field operatingagency, in the grade of colonel or thecivilian equivalent. Activities may requesta waiver to this regulation by providingjustification that includes a full analysis oft h e e x p e c t e d b e n e f i t s a n d m u s t i n c l u d ef o r m a l r e v i e w b y t h e a c t i v i t y s s e n i o rlegal officer. All waiver requests will bee n d o r s e d b y t h e c o m m a n d e r o r s e n i o rleader of the requesting activity and for-warded through their higher headquartersto the Policy proponent. Refer to AR 25-30 for specific management control regulation does not contain manage-ment control u p p l e m e n t a t i o n . S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n o fthis regulation and establishment of com-mand and local forms are prohibited with-out prior approval from the Deputy Chiefof Staff, G 1 (DAPE HR L), 300 ArmyPentagon, Washington, DC 20310 improvements.

4 Users areinvited to send comments and suggestedimprovements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-m e n d e d C h a n g e s t o P u b l i c a t i o n s a n dBlank Forms) directly to the Deputy Chiefof Staff, G 1 (DAPE HR L), 300 ArmyPentagon, Washington, DC 20310 Distribution of this publi-c a t i o n i s a v a i l a b l e i n e l e c t r o n i c m e d i aonly and is intended for Command levelsA, B, C, D, and E for the Active army ,the army National Guard/ army NationalGuard of the United States , and the (Listed by paragraph and page number) chapter 1 Introduction, page 1 Purpose 1 1, page 1 References 1 2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms 1 3, page 1 Responsibilities 1 4, page 1 Command 1 5, page 1 Military grade and rank 1 6, page 2 Precedence between Soldiers and other Service members serving with the army 1 7, page 4*This regulation supersedes AR 600 20, dated 7 June 2006.

5 This edition publishes a rapid action revision of AR 600 600 20 18 March 2008/RAR 27 April 2010iUNCLASSIFIEDC ontents ContinuedPrecedence between members of the army and members of foreign military services serving with the army 1 8,page 5 chapter 2 Command Policies, page 6 Chain of Command 2 1, page 6 Open door policies 2 2, page 6 Performance counseling 2 3, page 6 Staff or technical channels 2 4, page 6 Command of installations, activities, and units 2 5, page 6 Specialty immaterial commands 2 6, page 13 Designation of junior in the same grade to Command 2 7, page 13 Death, disability, retirement, reassignment, or absence of the commander 2 8, page 14 Absence or disability of all officers of a unit 2 9, page 14 Emergency Command 2 10, page 14 Functions of an individual in temporary Command 2 11, page 14 Responsibility of successor 2 12, page 15 Separate commands of the army serving together 2 13, page 15 Separate commands of the several military services of the United States serving together 2 14, page 15 Ineligibility for Command of post or activity 2 15, page 15 Restrictions 2 16, page 15 Relief for cause 2 17, page 16 Noncommissioned officer support channel 2 18, page 16 Precedence of relative grade, enlisted Soldiers 2 19, page 17 Date of rank, enlisted Soldiers 2 20, page 18 chapter 3 army Well-Being, page 19 General 3 1, page 19 Definition 3 2, page 20 Concept 3 3, page 20 The Well-being framework 3 4, page 20 Well-being strategic goals 3 5, page 21 Well-being end state 3 6, page 21 The army Well-being strategic process 3 7, page 21 Responsibilities 3 8.

6 Page 22 chapter 4 Military Discipline and Conduct, page 22 Military discipline 4 1, page 22 Obedience to orders 4 2, page 22 Military courtesy 4 3, page 22 Soldier conduct 4 4, page 23 Maintenance of order 4 5, page 23 Exercising military authority 4 6, page 23 Disciplinary powers of the commanding officer 4 7, page 23 Settlement of local accounts on change of station 4 8, page 24 Civil status of members of the Reserve Component 4 9, page 24 Participation in support of civilian law enforcement agencies 4 10, page 24 Membership campaigns 4 11, page 24 Extremist organizations and activities 4 12, page 25 army language Policy 4 13, page 26 Relationships between Soldiers of different rank 4 14, page 26 Other prohibited relationships 4 15, page 27 Fraternization 4 16, page 27iiAR 600 20 18 March 2008 Contents ContinuedStandards of conduct 4 17, page 27 Employment and volunteer work of spouse 4 18, page 27 Homosexual conduct Policy 4 19, page 28 Hazing 4 20, page 30 Informal funds 4 21, page 31 Misuse of Government travel charge cards 4 22, page 31 Domestic Violence Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 4 23, page 32 chapter 5 Other Responsibilities of Command , page 35 General 5 1, page 35 Appearance before congressional committees 5 2, page 35 Political activities 5 3, page 35 Command aspects of medical care 5 4, page 36 Family care plans 5 5, page 38 Accommodating religious practices 5 6, page 43 Prohibition of military labor unions 5 7, page 46 Complaints or accusations against military personnel 5 8.

7 Page 48On-post distribution of nongovernment printed materials 5 9, page 48 The Total army Family Program 5 10, page 49 Federal Parent Locator Service 5 11, page 51 Military Whistleblower Protection Act 5 12, page 51 Human Relations Readiness Training 5 13, page 51 Unit Memorial Policy 5 14, page 52 chapter 6 The Equal Opportunity Program in the army , page 53 Purpose 6 1, page 53 Equal opportunity Policy 6 2, page 53 Responsibilities 6 3, page 54 The army s Equal Opportunity Advisor of the Year Award 6 4, page 59 Staffing 6 5, page 59PM/EOA selection and assignment Policy 6 6, page 60 Attendance at the Defense EO Management Institute 6 7, page 61 Off-post activities, on-post activities, and off-limit actions 6 8, page 62 Procedures for processing EO complaints 6 9, page 63 Housing complaints 6 10, page 63 Evaluation reports 6 11, page 63 Civilian schooling 6 12, page 63 Legal assistance 6 13, page 63EO Action Plans 6 14, page 63 Training 6 15, page 64 Authority to collect and maintain data 6 16, page 65 Narrative and statistical reports on EO progress 6 17, page 65 Training for civilian duty positions in the military EO Program at DEOMI 6 18, page 65EO special/ethnic observances 6 19, page 66 chapter 7 Prevention of Sexual Harassment, page 67 Overview 7 1, page 67 Chain of Command responsibilities 7 2, page 67 Policy 7 3, page 67 Definition 7 4, page 67 Categories of sexual harassment 7 5, page 67 Types of sexual harassment 7 6, page 68iiiAR 600 20 18 March 2008 Contents ContinuedTechniques of dealing with sexual harassment 7 7, page 68 Training 7 8, page 68 Complaints 7 9.

8 Page 69 chapter 8 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, page 69 Purpose and goals of the program 8 1, page 69 Sexual assault Policy 8 2, page 69 Victim Advocacy Program 8 3, page 69 Definitions 8 4, page 70 Responsibilities 8 5, page 70 Deployable SARC and UVA selection criteria 8 6, page 80 Training 8 7, page , page Activities, page Findings, page Harassment Complaint Processing System, page Climate Survey, page Sexual Assault Review Board, page Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Sexual Assault Victim Assistance Actions, page Reporting, page Training Tasks for a Sexual Assault Response Capability, page Assault Forensic Exam, Collection, and Preservation of Evidence under Restricted Reporting, page Assault Prevention and Response Program Assessment, page 112 Table ListTable 1 1: Grades of rank, army , page 3 Table 1 2: Comparable rank among the Services, page 5 Table 6 1: Special commemorations/ethnic observances timetable, page 58 Figure ListFigure 2 1: Command Relationships at CONUS IMCOM Managed Installations, page 9 Figure 2 1: Command Relationships at OCONUS IMCOM Managed Installations continued, page 10 Figure 2 2: Assumption of Command , page 11 Figure 2 3: Appointment of commander, page 12 GlossaryIndexivAR 600 20 18 March 2008 chapter 1 Introduction1 1.

9 PurposeThis regulation prescribes the policies and responsibilities of Command , which include the Well-being of the force,military discipline, and conduct, the army Equal Opportunity Program, and the army Sexual Assault Victim 2. ReferencesRequired and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix 3. Explanation of abbreviations and termsAbbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are listed in the 4. ResponsibilitiesThe detailed responsibilities are listed and described in separate chapters under specific programs and commandfunctions. This paragraph outlines general The Deputy Chief of Staff, G 1 (DCS, G 1) will formulate, manage, and evaluate Command policies, plans, andprograms that relate to:(1) Chain of Command (para 2 1), designation of junior in the same grade to Command (para 2 7), and assumptionof Command by the senior when the commander dies, is disabled, resigns, retires, or is absent (para 2 8).

10 (2) The army Well-being concept (para 3 3), architecture (para 3 4), process (para 3 7), and integration of allArmy Well-being related programs (para 3 8).(3) Extremist organizations and activities (para 4 12), relationships between Soldiers of different rank (para 4 14),other prohibited relationships (para 4 15), and homosexual conduct Policy (para 4 19).(4) Political activities (para 5 3), Family Care Plans (para 5 5), accommodation of religious practices (para 5 6),and Human Relations Readiness Training (para 5 13).(5) The army Equal Opportunity (EO) Program (para 6 2).(6) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (para 8 3).b. The officials listed below have responsibilities for specific groups of personnel concerning awareness of theArmy s accommodation of religious practices policies. Every enlisted Soldier (including reenlistment), cadet, warrantofficer, and commissioned officer applicant needs to be informed of the army s accommodation of religious practicespolicies under this regulation (para 5 6).