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Command
Family Readiness Orientation Brief
Define the Family Program Mission Recognize the need of Family
Readiness Illustrate Roles and Responsibilities
Course Objectives
National Guard
Family Readiness Mission:
“To establish and facilitate ongoing communications, involvement,
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 commanders?
Recruiting and retention tool Rumor control Can disseminate timely and accurate information Provide resources Mission Ready for Soldiers AND Family Boosts morale among Soldiers and Families Increases the level of commitment and
readiness
How does it match the needs of the Service Members and Families of your unit?
Confidence Assures reliable, friendly support for Families during
separation Connected with community resources, emotional
support Enables Soldiers to focus on mission requirements Fosters unit cohesion Reduces rumors Promotes self reliance
How does it personally effect you as a Service Member?
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 Adjutant General
The Assistant Adjutant Generals implement policies and guidance from the TAG and
ensures that commanders comply with Family Program guidance and regulations.
The Assistant Adjutant Generals – Air and Army
Responsible for the Family Readiness Group and sets Family readiness goals
Establish and actively support a unit FRG Meets regularly with FRG leaders to
gauge progress, provide help, and resolve issues
Approves and signs off on FRG Communications
Company Commanders
Reviews and approves FRG fund status, fundraisers, and FRG activities
Ensures that required briefings are conducted for all Soldiers and Families
Ensure that Soldiers requiring a Family Care Plan, complete it and recertify annually during Soldiers birth month
Ensure annual Family Intake Sheet & FRG phone tree are updated
Company Commanders
Company Commanders
To establish a FRG or at change of command the following needs to take place in writing:
Sanction FRGAppoint Military POCAppoint Lead VolunteerAppoint TreasurerApprove FRG checking account
Knows and supports command Family readiness policies and goals
Ensures timely and accurate information flows to FRG leaders and supports new Soldiers and Families through the sponsorship program
Participates in unit and command Family readiness program meetings
Encourages all Soldiers and Families to participate actively in unit FRG
Confers with FRG leaders on Family readiness issues and assists them with resolution
First Sergeants & Command Sergeants Major
EMPOWER the FRG –you pick the right team, they
will do much of the heavy lifting
Serves as a conduit for information Advises FRG Leaders on compliance with
regulations and procedures Assist FRGL in improving awareness of
unit mission & training requirements FRG training requirements and events Assist FRG in update of Family Intake
Form & FRG phone tree Assist with sponsorship of new Families Must like Families!
Military Point of Contact (MPOC)
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 Promote participation in FRG Ensures timely and accurate information flows Plan, coordinate, and execute all FRG
meetings
Family Readiness Group Leader (FRGL)
Support the intent of the program under current commander’s guidance
Provide access to resources, information and community organizations promoting self-reliance
Educate Family members on the missions, goals of the unit, to include Chain of Command/Concern
Ensure FRG is ready for No Notice Missions
Commander expectations of the FRGL
FRGL Expectations of Commanders
• Command Support of Family Program• Supply needed equipment, supplies, etc.• Open Communication• Ensure Sponsorship for New Families• Ensure Volunteer Recognition• Provide Vision & Goals• Training
Remember
There is no rank in an FRGFRG does not stand for Fund Raising GroupFund-raising off Armory property is a no-noWhat is done for one is done for allFRG is for the entire unit not just the deployedWatch for cliquesPlenty of communication. . .this will help with
the rumor mill
Plus . . . Your unit Family efforts will 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 - and everyone will be better prepared
for separation.
Ready Families… Anytime, Anywhere!
Being the commanders program it should be unit specific and encompass both Families and Soldiers.
An active FRG will help to recruit and retain Soldiers and Families.
The entire team made up of military, Family program staff and volunteers all have specific roles and responsibilities.
Review
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
References