Readiness Orientation Brief Course Objectives r Define the Family - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Pre-Gommand Famll Readiness Orientation Brief

Course Objectives r Define the Family Program Mission r Recognize the need of Family Readiness r lllustrate Roles and Responsibilities

Natlonal Guard Family Readiness M ission : "To establish and facilitate ongoing com m u nications, i nvolvemeht, support and recognition between National Guard Families and the National Guard in a partnership that promotes the best in both."

Why is the Family Readiness Program important to you as comrnanders? r Recruiting and retention tool r Rumor control r Can disseminate timely and accurate information r Provide resources r Mission Ready for Soldiers AND Family r Boosts morale among Soldiers and Families r Increases the level of commitment and readiness

How does it match the needs of the Service Members and Families of your unit? r Confidence . Assures reliable, friendly support for Families during separation r Connected with community resources, emotional support r Enables Soldiers to focus on mission requirements r Fosters unit cohesion r Reduces rumors r Promotes self reliance

personal ly effect you How does it as a Service Member?

The Adjutant General A successful state Family program follows the guidance and support of the Adjutant General through the delegation of responsibilities within the chains of command. The Adjutant General ensures that commanders comply with Family Program guidance and regulations.

The Assistant Adjutant Generals r Air and Army The Assistant Adjutant Generals implement policies and guidance from the TAG and ensures that commanders comply with Family Program guidance and regulations.

Company Commanders r Responsible for the Family Readiness Group and sets Family readiness goals Establish and actively support a unit FRG I Meets regularly with FRG leaders to I gauge progress, provide help, and resolve issues r Approves and signs off on FRG Communications

Company Gommanders r Reviews and approves FRG fund status, fundraisers, and FRG activities r Ensures that required briefings are conducted for all Soldiers and Families r Ensure that Soldiers requiring a Family Care Plan, complete it and recertify annually during Soldiers birth month r Ensure annual Family lntake Sheet & FRG phone tree are updated

Company Commanders To establish a FRG or at change of command the following needs to take place in writing: rSanction FRG rffppoint Military POC .Appoint Lead Volunteer .Appoint Treasurer .Approve FRG checking account

First Sergeants & Gornmand Sergeants Major r Knows and supports command Family readiness policies and goals r Ensures timely and accurate information flows to FRG leaders and supports new Soldiers and Families through the sponsorship program r Participates in unit and command Family readiness program meetings r Encourages all Soldiers and Families to participate actively in unit FRG r Confers with FRG leaders on Family readiness issues and assists them with resolution

EMPOWER the FRG - you pick the right te?ffI , they wi ll do much of the heavy llftlng

Military Point of Contact (MPOC) r Serves as a conduit for information r Advises FRG Leaders on compliance with regulations and procedures r Assist FRGL in improving awareness of unit mission & training requirements FRG training requirements and events t Assist FRG in update of Family Intake I Form & FRG phone tree Assist with sponsorship of new Families I t Must like Families!

Family Readiness Group Leader (FRGL) Cdr's primary Family-member representative Working knowledge of Family Program \ Support Cdr intent and vision for FRG Provide leadership, with focus on being group facilitator r Promote participation in FRG r Ensures timely and accurate information flows r Plan, coordinate, and execute all FRG meetings

ry FRGL Expectations of Gommande# Command Support of FamilY Program Supply needed equipment, supplies, etc. Open Communication Ensure Sponsorship for New Families Ensu re Vol unteer Recognition Provide Vision & Goals Training

Plus, r , Your unit Family efforts wi Il be measured every two years in the ATAG Climate Assessment Survey

A Unit FRG is a Commander's Program!!! In summary, a unit FRG is a team sport. The CDR establishes vision, the FRG leadership team takes the lead and executes the program, while the MPOC is an enabler. Strive for an active, engaged FRG during steady state-non deployed r and you will both be better prepared for separation. ReadA Forfitiliesooo Anytirne, AnAwhere! I

Review Being the commanders program it should be unit specific and encompass both Families and Soldiers. r An active FRG will help to recruit and retain Soldiers and Families, r The entire team made up of military, Family program staff and volunteers all have specific roles and responsibilities.

References Operation Ready Leaders Desk Reference 2002 Operation Ready Army FRG Leaders Handbook Edition 3, 2006 Operation Ready Rear Detachment Commanders Handbook, edition 3 2006 AR 600-20 Army Command Policy AR 608-1 Army Community Services