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US Army Recruiting Command

US Army Recruiting Command. Army Family Action Plan. for Spouse Pre-Command Course 14 May 2007. U.S. Army Recruiting Command. 1. As of 10 May 07. Army Family Action Plan. Today’s Army Family. The greatest challenge in the 21 st Century is “Work-Life Balance”.

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US Army Recruiting Command

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  1. US Army Recruiting Command Army Family Action Plan for Spouse Pre-Command Course 14 May 2007 U.S. Army Recruiting Command 1 As of 10 May 07

  2. Army Family Action Plan

  3. Today’s Army Family The greatest challenge in the 21st Century is “Work-Life Balance” • Dual careers – 51% of spouses employed • Emerging social trends; changing demographics • Higher aspirations and expectations • Higher standard of living • Better educated and informed • Through improved technology/Internet • Increasing demands – child care, youth programs, community services, youth education

  4. Why AFAP? … the voice of the people to senior leadership … recommends solutions along with concerns … issues come from Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, retirees, Family members, DA civilians … addresses the demands of Army life … real time information -- current environment … contributes to Soldier and Family retention … improves our standards of living … makes the Army a better place to live and work!

  5. AFAP: Two Processes Working in Tandem AFAP Issue Submission (AFAP Conferences) AFAP Issue Resolution (AFAP GOSC) New Issues New issues added Army Staff works issues InProcessReview(Mar) HQDA AFAP Conference (November) MACOM AFAP Conferences (March-June) Spring (May) GOSC Meeting Fall (Nov) GOSC Meeting Installation/Unit AFAP Forums (October-March) Army Staff works issues InProcessReview(Sep) Issue Updates

  6. (20%) 15 81 issues 25 Status of AFAP Issues 1983-2007 (32%) 618 Issues 200 28 175 150 (20%) (18%) 125 26 129 issues 17 100 (10%) 75 77 issues 7 77 issues 50 25 46 issues 38 25 19 16 10 0 Force Support Medical Relocation Family Support Child & Youth 7 Issues Combined 93 Active 410 Completed 108 Unattainable 101 Legislative changes 145 DoD or Army policy/regulatory changes 164 Improved programs or services/funding

  7. Purpose of an AFAP Conference To identify and prioritize issues impacting Soldier, family, and civilian standards of living to assist Army Leadership establish priorities for the transforming Army

  8. What is an AFAP issue? Criteria To Be Met: • Issue is mindful of current political and resource environment • Has a measurable end product (What you want to happen!) • Issue is within the purview of your command, HQDA or DOD to influence • Does not duplicate an active AFAP issue or an issue that has been addressed in the past 3 years

  9. AFAP Recap • Grassroots program started in 1983 by spouses • Issue Resolution - Proven Results • 52% of issues benefit all Services • 98 changes to legislation; 141 policy changes; 162 programs/services improved/established • Next Conference: • Theme: “Setting Standards of Living for the Transforming Army” • 13 – 17 Nov 06 • Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, VA • Delegate sensing session to identify what’s working and what needs improvement related to mobilization and deployment; four most important services; six critical active AFAP issues. • Leaders trust/support AFAP

  10. AFAP IMPACTS READINESS BenefitErosion UnitTurbulence FinancialConcerns Personal &Family Issues HealthCare High UnitOPTEMPO AFAPISSUES AFAPISSUES READINESS

  11. THE BOTTOM LINE: Don't forget -- youare the voice of our Army. AFAP enhances that voice! Speak out!

  12. USAREC AFAP • Let’s go back to thebeginning…

  13. Well-Being Vision: Provide Same Level Of Support To Our Soldiers And Families As That Enjoyed By Those Assigned To Military Installations. Challenging because... Soldiers are assigned to locations where they can be the most successful, not where they can receive the best support.

  14. Recruiter Family Facts • Two-thirds of Recruiting Soldiers and Families live 50 miles or more from military installation • Delivery of Service hindered by distance from service providers • Absence of standard Military Family Support System causes feelings of isolation • Excessive travel sometimes required in order to volunteer, receive training, or attend/support military functions (i.e., ATC, newcomer orientation, FRG, and AFTB)

  15. Typical Issues Completed at USAREC Level • Cell phones for recruiters • Spouse appreciation certificate • Limited foreign language speaking TRICARE customer service. • Funding for military dependents in southern Puerto Rico. • SFA’s for recruiting battalions • 800 Numbers for SFA’s

  16. Past Successful Issues Submitted by USAREC • TRICARE Prime Remote • Mail order Pharmacy • Frame of Choice & FOCUS • General Anesthesia (Dental) • EFMP Weight Allowance

  17. Typical Issues Completed at USAREC Level • Cell phones for recruiters • Spouse appreciation certificate • Limited foreign language speaking TRICARE customer service. • Funding for military dependents in southern Puerto Rico.

  18. Past Successful Issues Submitted by USARECto DA AFAP • TRICARE Prime Remote • Mail order Pharmacy • Frame of Choice & FOCUS • General Anesthesia (Dental) • EFMP Weight Allowance

  19. Past Successful Issues Submitted by USARECto DA AFAP • Change VHA Computation • Enlisted Weight Allowance • Leased Family Housing • Nutritional Supplements • Establish SSE NAF for Family Programs/ Volunteer Support

  20. Army Family Action PlanIssue Development What‘s it all about? Title • Summarizes the issue. • Is as short as possible.

  21. Army Family Action PlanIssue Development What’s the matter? Scope • Defines the problem. • Is understandable to an outsider. • Is written in paragraph form. • Tracks with the Conference • Recommendation. • Identifies onevalid problem.

  22. Army Family Action PlanIssue Development Conference Recommendation Got a few good ideas? • Is numbered. • Starts with a strong, descriptive verb and • ends with a measurable end product. • Tells what you want to happen. Does not explain “why” (that’s the Scope). • No more than 3 recommendations -- prioritize! • Meets issue criteria.

  23. Issue Criteria • Issue has broad impact and is within the purview of the local area, MACOM, or HQDA to influence. • Issue is attainable after considering current political and resource environment. • Issue has measurable objectives with an identified end product. • Issue does not duplicate an active HQDA AFAP issue or an issue that has been determined unattainable in the past three years.

  24. What are your questions? U.S. Army Recruiting Command

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