Army Family Team Building Level II

Family Readiness Groups and the Deployment Cycle

Structure of Family and Soldier Readiness

System
FRG Assistants:
ƒ Paid civilian
ƒ Directed by the Commander
ƒ Provide administrative
assistance to the FRG Leader
ƒ Maintain stability
ƒ Link to community resources
Commander
(Rear Detachment Commander)
Rear Detachment:
ƒ Serves as Commander during
deployment
ƒ Source of information for FRG
ƒ Link between unit and families

FRG FRG
Liaison/Assistant Liaison/Assistant

FRG Leader: Family Readiness Liaison

(FRL):
ƒ Works closely with the
FRG Leader
Commander ƒ Soldier in the unit
ƒ Leads the group ƒ Another unit POC for information
for the FRG Leader
ƒ Coordinates activities
ƒ Provides accurate/ timely
information
ƒ Welcomes families

FRG Volunteers Key Callers

Volunteers: Key Callers:

ƒ Serve in many positions
(hospitality, treasurer,
social, newsletter, etc.)
ƒ Planners, organizers, and
workers for FRG activities
ƒ POC on telephone tree
ƒ Calls 6-10 spouses
FRG Members
ƒ Relays information
ƒ Identifies concerns

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