What are the two types of EO reports?

• A. Formal and Informal
• B. Formal and Anonymous
• C. Informal and Anonymous
• D. Written and Verbal

Answer: (A)

The two types of EO reports are informal and formal. In the Army Equal Opportunity program, concerns can be addressed through two pathways. An informal report is for quicker, at-lowest-level resolution and may be handled through discussion with an EO advisor or the chain of command without initiating a formal investigation. A formal report, on the other hand, is a written complaint that triggers a formal investigation with documented procedures, rights, and potential corrective actions. This dual-path approach lets people seek resolution promptly when possible, while also providing a formal process when a more thorough review is needed. The other options don’t fit because they describe formats (written vs verbal) or an alternative reporting mode (anonymous) rather than the recognized categories of EO reporting.