Which step is required before the DEOCS survey can start?

Which step is required before the DEOCS survey can start?

• A. The commander or leader will need to approve the DEOCS request
• B. The roster upload is optional
• C. The EOA approves the DEOCS
• D. The deployment must be completed

Answer: (A)

The step being tested is obtaining formal authorization from the commander or unit leader before starting the survey. This approval provides official permission for the assessment, signals leadership support, and ensures there’s a plan in place for how results will be handled and actions taken. Without this sign-off, the survey wouldn’t have the necessary legitimacy or alignment with the unit’s mission and protocols. Rosters being uploaded is not a required gating step to begin the survey, as sampling can often be handled in different ways. While the Equal Opportunity Advisor may contribute to the process, their approval isn’t the mandatory starting point. Deployment status is also unrelated to initiating the DEOCS.

The step being tested is obtaining formal authorization from the commander or unit leader before starting the survey. This approval provides official permission for the assessment, signals leadership support, and ensures there’s a plan in place for how results will be handled and actions taken. Without this sign-off, the survey wouldn’t have the necessary legitimacy or alignment with the unit’s mission and protocols.

Rosters being uploaded is not a required gating step to begin the survey, as sampling can often be handled in different ways. While the Equal Opportunity Advisor may contribute to the process, their approval isn’t the mandatory starting point. Deployment status is also unrelated to initiating the DEOCS.