Who needs the DA 2590 Form?
This form is used by the individuals to inform government offices about discrimination because of race, color, nationality, mental illness, sex, age, or physical or mental disability by civilian employees, former employees, and contractors hired by the US Army.
What is the DA 2590 Form for?
This form is used as a means by which the person submitting it can file a formal complaint of discrimination while in the US Army. If the individual has been discriminated by an Army official because of the aforementioned reasons, they should complete this form and file it with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Is the DA Form 2590 accompanied by other forms?
In some cases, the EEO officer handling the application will ask for additional information or documentation concerning the complaint.
When is the Form DA 2590 due?
The individual complaining must file the DA 2590 Form within 30 calendar days after the incident of discrimination. The EEO officer must file the complaint within 15 calendar days after receipt of the notice. But these time limits can be expanded by the activity commander or EEO officer.
What information should be provided in the DA Form 2590?
The complainant must provide the following information:
-
Personal information (name, SSN, phone number, address, employment)
-
Complaint information (the believed reasons of discrimination, the explanation of when and how the individual was the victim of discriminated, the name of the organization in which the discrimination took place and its address, information about the EEO counselor, representation, desired resolution for this complaint, information about the witnesses)
The complaint must be signed and dated by the person filing it.
The EEO officer must complete section II of this form. He or she must type the name, SSN, docket number, address, e-mail, and other relevant details of the complaint and additional remarks).
Where do I send the DA 2590 Form?
The person filing the complaint must submit the form to the EEO officer. The final decision on the complaint is made by the Secretary of the Army or a designee.