SGT Private RallyPoint Member6177487<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was at an EO class and from what I understood before then, the official Army policy was that using any slur for any reason is banned. Both the NCOs stated that as long as a particular slur is used as a term of endearment and it is not directed towards you, it is ok. I'm thinking that anyone could be offended at vulgar language in the workplace, especially racial slurs. Can anyone clarify on this? The word "slur" isn't even mentioned in command policy.Does anyone have the specific Army policy on using slurs and other racist behaviors in the workplace?2020-08-05T15:59:57-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member6177487<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was at an EO class and from what I understood before then, the official Army policy was that using any slur for any reason is banned. Both the NCOs stated that as long as a particular slur is used as a term of endearment and it is not directed towards you, it is ok. I'm thinking that anyone could be offended at vulgar language in the workplace, especially racial slurs. Can anyone clarify on this? The word "slur" isn't even mentioned in command policy.Does anyone have the specific Army policy on using slurs and other racist behaviors in the workplace?2020-08-05T15:59:57-04:002020-08-05T15:59:57-04:00SGM Private RallyPoint Member6177536<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>AR 600-20, AR 690-12 and AR 690-600.<br />Download these, ctrl-F the word "offensive" and you'll find everything you need to know.<br /><br />Unlawful harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome conduct, intimidation, ridicule, insult, offensive comments or jokes, or physical conduct based on race, color, religion, sex (whether or not of a sexual nature), national origin, age (over 40), disability, genetic information, or reprisal when an employee's acceptance or rejection of such conduct explicitly or implicitly forms the basis for a tangible employment action affecting the employee, or the conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive as to alter the terms, conditions, or privileges of the employee's employment or otherwise create a hostile or abusive work environment.Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2020 4:24 PM2020-08-05T16:24:40-04:002020-08-05T16:24:40-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member6177562<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Those NCOs were wrong. I'm not sure why they're even EOLs if they're saying that.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2020 4:31 PM2020-08-05T16:31:49-04:002020-08-05T16:31:49-04:00SGT Christopher Hayden6177584<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What kind of racial slur is ever used as a term of endearment? That sounds weird.Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Aug 5 at 2020 4:35 PM2020-08-05T16:35:45-04:002020-08-05T16:35:45-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member6178208<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Said word should not be used in the workplace. The Army is a profession and should be treated as such. Words of such nature do not have any place in a professional workplace.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2020 8:15 PM2020-08-05T20:15:11-04:002020-08-05T20:15:11-04:00SGT Debra Jahnel6178583<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's definitely a different world than 30 yrs ago. I remember my male DS (with the Company's first female DS) telling his first female platoon that he would never use profanity toward us & finish the rant with, "Now get the f... off my truck."Response by SGT Debra Jahnel made Aug 5 at 2020 10:55 PM2020-08-05T22:55:47-04:002020-08-05T22:55:47-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member6178784<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Reference AR 600-20, command policy.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2020 1:58 AM2020-08-06T01:58:13-04:002020-08-06T01:58:13-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member6178922<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They are WRONG. It matters not what the people say it "Meant" it matters how you received it. <br />I would call out Soldiers all the time for calling someone a racial slur as a "Term Of Endearment" If I can not call some one that word they can not either.<br />An Example would be Black Soldiers Calling themselves "N" and laughing about (I used to hear it all the time) it but if any non-Black Soldier did the same thing those same Soldiers would want to beat his ass. There is no Double Standard!<br />Those Black Soldiers can be charged with an EO violation and if they are NCOs they should get a "Does NOT Support EO" bullet on there NCOERResponse by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2020 4:55 AM2020-08-06T04:55:06-04:002020-08-06T04:55:06-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member6179316<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was EO back in 2008 and that is not what the Division instructor told us, if you use a term, phrase toward someone even if they don't find it offensive but someone overhears it and finds it offensive you could be in trouble.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2020 7:55 AM2020-08-06T07:55:57-04:002020-08-06T07:55:57-04:002020-08-05T15:59:57-04:00