An Integrated Joint Process Toolkit

Integrated Joint Process Toolkit Overview

Toolkit Objectives By using the Integrated Joint Process toolkit, Yellow Ribbon program staff will enhance their abilities to: – Optimize use of available staff and talent – Prevent duplication and rework – Avoid gaps in service and support for underserved populations

Lesson Overview I.The Full Cycle of the Yellow Ribbon Process II.Organization and Staffing III.Planning Yellow Ribbon Events IV.Evaluating a Yellow Ribbon Program Event

The Full Cycle Process A.Full Cycle Overview B.Pre-Deployment Events C.During Deployment Events D.Post-Deployment Events (30 Days) E.Post-Deployment Events (60 Days) F.Post-Deployment Events (90 Days)

Full Cycle Overview

Pre-Deployment Events Educate the Family, Unit, and Individual Service Member on resources they can use: State Family Program Office Chaplains TRICARE Veterans Affairs/Veterans Center Military OneSource Judge Advocate General

During Deployment Events Unit Rear Detachment and Representatives from many military support agencies assist with pay and legal issues, behavioral health support, employment support, education benefits, and more.

Post-Deployment Events (30-Days) 2-Day Drill, typically conducted at a non- military facility, focusing on allowing the unit to get together with their Families and reconnect: Legal and Pay Issues Behavioral health Employment benefits Drug use Safety Veterans benefits Veterans Administration

Post-Deployment Events (60-Days) Two-day drill, typically conducted at a non-military facility, focusing on getting Service Members and Families together with the service providers they may need for reintegration: One-on-one opportunities with counselors Advice from financial advisors Assistance with job placements and applications Assistance for behavioral health of Service Members and their Families

Post-Deployment Events (90 Days) Drill weekend, typically conducted at the unit with Service Members only.

Organization and Staffing A.Staffing Considerations and Structures

Staffing Considerations and Structures

Planning Yellow Ribbon Events A.Planning Overview and Logistics B.Planning Joint Events C.Collaboration D.Resource Management and Budgets E.Outreach

Planning Overview and Logistics Coordination Planning Organization

Planning Joint Events Unit size Timing within the deployment cycle

Collaboration

Resource Management and Budgets

Outreach

Evaluating Yellow Ribbon Events A.After Action Review (AAR) and Evaluation B. Evaluating Jointness

After Action Reviews and Evaluation

Evaluating Jointness

Toolkit Objectives By using the Integrated Joint Process toolkit, Yellow Ribbon program staff will enhance their abilities to: – Optimize use of available staff and talent – Prevent duplication and rework – Avoid gaps in service and support for underserved populations