This is an overview of 8th Army Well-Being. Council

Agenda Authority Purpose Responsibilities Administration Council Tasks Composition W-B Process Current MACOM Issues Current DA W-B Issues 2003 DA AFAP Issues This the agenda…

Authority Name: Date Established: Authority: Eighth U.S. Army Well-Being Council 2 April 2001 DA W-B Campaign Plan, 28 Aug 01 8th Army CG MOI, SUBJ: MOI for W-B Advisory Council, 2 April 2001 We have been conducting MACOM-Level Council Meetings Quarterly Since APR 2001. Note that 8th Army published an MOI prior to DA publishing a campaign plan… Korea leading the way.

Purpose Serves As The MACOM Steering Committee or “Clearinghouse” Ensuring W-B Programs, Initiatives & Resources Meet The Needs Of The Community Takes Action On Issues That Can Be Resolved Within Established Resourcing & Regulation Authority of 8th Army   Addresses Outstanding Issues Or Concerns That Require A Change In Resourcing Or Attention Makes Recommendations To The CG, 8th Army Eighth Army is in close coordination with the Department of the Army as Well-Being continues to be developed. The Eighth Army Well-Being is closely integrated into the Army Strategic Plan and the Army Action Plan.

Responsibilities CG: CofS: ACofS, G-1: KORO: Voting Members: Non-Voting Members: Commanders/Supervisors: Chair of the General Officer Steering Council Chair of the Council of Colonels Executive Agent (scheduling & hosting) Integration of Well-Being programs Operation of Well-Being programs Conduct of meetings Establish Area Well-Being Councils Vote on Plan of Action Determine Responsibility Recommend Resource Allocation Subject Matter Experts Assist Voting Members Identify Issues Encourage program use Strive to improve Listed are the responsibilities for the “Key” players of the WB council. The CG and CofS responsibilities will be discussed more on the next slide. Also note that KORO (IMA) is responsible for establishing Area W-B councils.

Administration Chaired By The 8th Army CG Meets Semi-Annually Approves CoC Actions Provides Guidance & Direction As mentioned – The GOSC is chaired by the CG. It meets twice a year and approves the CoC recommendations. The GOSC also provides guidance and direction. The CoC is chaired by COL Ivey and it meets quarterly (or more often as required) and works the details of the issues. Chaired By The 8th Army CofS Meets Quarterly Works The Details Coordinates Staff/MSC Efforts

Council Tasks MACOM W-B Process Oversight Identify Requirements to Support W-B Establishing, Modifying, & Validating Standards Monitoring & Reporting Of Implementation Plan Progress & The Status Of Performance Measures Monitoring & Reporting W-B Readiness Prioritizing Resources Creating Strategies The council provides oversight of the W-B process for the CG and for Eighth Army leadership. It monitors action plans and performance of the W-B functions. A key point is that the council is responsible to the 8th Army leadership while supporting the Army W-B philosophy.

Composition Voting Members MSC Commanders & CSMs (Or Designated Representatives) Members: Eighth Army  501st MI 2ID  6th CAV 19th TSC  8th MP 1st SIG  8th PERSCOM 17th AV  USATC-K The composition of the council is subject to change and remains flexible to support the requirements of the council. It will be composed of members, which will best contribute to needs of Army individuals. The voting members were identified in accordance with the Army’s Well-Being framework and to most effectively manage the lines of operation. The Eighth Army CG is the Chairman of the council. MSC Commanders (or their representative) and CSMs are encouraged to attend the meetings. As you can see, not all the MSCs are listed… (next slide)

Composition Non-Voting Members Represent The W-B Functions Assist Council, As Required: KORO 18th MEDCOM 175th FINCOM Representatives From G1, G3, G4, G5, Engineers, EO, EEO, Resource Management, Provost Marshall, Command Chaplain, Boss, SJA, IG, AAFES, DoDDS, & Selected Senior Spouses KORO, 18th MEDCOM and 175th FINCOM are listed here and not as voting members because they are directly responsible for many of the W-B functions and are considered non voting members to avoid any conflicts of interest. The non-voting members are identified to provide expertise and assistance to the Advisory Council, as required. Again, directly related to the identified lines of operations. The makeup is at the discretion of the council.

Well-Being starts at the Area Level Well-Being Process Area III W-B Council Area IV Area II Area I Well-Being starts at the Area Level Though the slide says that W-B starts at the Area level, it actually starts below that with town hall meetings, PTAs, commissary meetings, command forums, etc. Each Area executes a council… = Coordination = Issues Flow

Issues are forwarded to the Council of Colonels Well-Being Process Area III W-B Council Area IV Area II Area I Issues are forwarded to the Council of Colonels Issues that cannot be resolved at the lowest level are forwarded to the CoC. = Coordination = Issues Flow

Well-Being Process Area I OPRs Area II Area III Area IV W-B Council Area IV Area II Area I Action Plan 8th Army Staff/MSC OPRs OPRs are tasked for an issue action plan & brief back to the CoC The CoC task Staff and/or MSC office of primary responsibility for action. = Coordination = Issues Flow

Issues are coordinated with USFK as required Well-Being Process Area III W-B Council Area IV Area II Area I Action Plan 8th Army Staff/MSC OPRs Even though W-B is an Army only initiative, we coordinate with USFK as we effect all of Korea. USFK actually represents one issue currently before the council. Issues are coordinated with USFK as required = Coordination = Issues Flow

Progress is briefed to the GOSC for final disposition & guidance Well-Being Process Area III W-B Council Area IV Area II Area I Action Plan 8th Army Staff/MSC OPRs The CoC makes recommendations and reports to the GOSC. Progress is briefed to the GOSC for final disposition & guidance = Coordination = Issues Flow

Well-Being Process Area I OPRs Area II Area III Area IV W-B Council Area IV Area II Area I Action Plan 8th Army Staff/MSC OPRs MACOM issues are forwarded to DA as required DA Staff DA Proponent DA W-B CoC DA W-B GOSC Issues that cannot be resolved are forwarded to DA as required. = Coordination = Issues Flow

Current MACOM Issues 2.3.2.6 Civilian Medical Care 2.3.3 Dental Services 2.4.1.1 Off-Post Housing 2.4.2.1 Barracks Modernization Program 3.7.3.2 Sponsorship 3.7.3.3 SITES Improvement 3.7.4.3 Command Sponsorship 3.7.4.4 Language Barriers In Customer Service Areas 3.7.4.5 ID Cards Issuance & BIDS Registration These are the issues that are currently before the council. Issue status and updates or results of the previous council meetings can be found at the 8th Army W-B web site… http://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/G1/Well-Being%20Web%20Page/Start.htm

Current DA W-B Issues MACOM WBSR MACOM W-B Manning Metrics Integration Into SRS MACOM W-B Manning More Than An Addition Duty Contributes To Robust Effective Program During the DA W-B CoC, we were able to raise some MACOM issues. DA commented that the DA WBSR was being for DA only and was not intended to go to MACOMs. The MACOMs agreed that this is a problem an the SAIC contract need to be expanded to include a WBSR for MACOMs. The MACOMs also agreed that if W-B is to be executed successfully at the MACOM level, we must be properly staffed as DA HR is doing. W-B Lab Site Findings (DRAFT) Comments: Full-time Well-Being Coordinators are a necessary resource requirement at installation, State, and community level (COL and above). At each location they serve as an honest broker and integrator responsible for synchronizing the delivery and receipt of Well-Being functions and services. This position should be a special staff member or independent staff office working directly for the command element. Subordination of this function to within a staff directorate is not recommended, as this has a tendency to cause a loss of focus, accountability, and impartiality. Develop installation performance measures, standards, and metrics for the delivery and receipt of each Well-Being Function that can be affected at the garrison/community level. Develop an installation/community/State level Well-Being Status Report (WBSR) that will summarize the annual assessment of Well-Being using a single management tool. This report should be used as a feeder report for the HQDA version of the WBSR in areas primarily influenced and resourced at community level.

2003 DA AFAP Issues Limited Travel For College Selection Change Army Regulations To Allow Parents To Take Permissive TDY (PTDY) To Accompany Children Visiting Prospective Colleges Expand Eligibility Of Family Member Funded Travel To Include Junior &/Or Senior-Year High School Students To Visit Prospective Colleges CONUS TRICARE Prime Enrollment Process Link TRICARE Prime Registration With AKO To Allow Enrollment &/Or Update Of Information Online Include TRICARE Prime Statement On PCS Orders Requiring A Call/Visit TRICARE Office In New Region This slide is provided to show that AFAP is part of the W-B process. We forwarded two issues this year that were focused on the following: Improving the college selection process for our graduating high schoolers. Improving TRICARE enrollment

The Big Picture AFAP Well-Being AFWBAC This is the BIG picture. Area I AFAP Eighth Army/ Regional AFAP Area II AFWBAC Area I Area I W-B Council Action Plan Area II AFAP 8th Army Staff/MSC OPRs Area II W-B Council Area III AFAP This is the BIG picture. The AFAP process on the left feeds directly into the COC. The AFWBAC process on the right also feed directly into the COC. The 8th Army W-B CoC is the center for MACOM issues. It directly recommends to the GOSC. The GOSC provides direction for all issues prior to forwarding to DA… whether DA AFAP, DA AFWBAC, DA Staff, or other. W-B provides the center for managing our limited resources and has contributed to improving QOL and making Korea an assignment of choice. Area III W-B Council Area III AFWBAC DA Staff DA Proponent DA W-B CoC DA W-B GOSC Area IV AFAP Area IV W-B Council Area IV AFWBAC DA AFAP DA AFWBAC = Issues Flow = Coordination