Coordinate MWR Operations Initial Planning You are the S-1 NCOIC for 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division. Your unit is scheduled to deploy in 60 days. Your CSM has a working knowledge of FM 1-0, HR Support, and knows that MWR is part of the HR core competency of Coordinate Personnel Support. With this being his 3d deployment, the battalion CSM is concerned with Soldier’s morale throughout the deployment process and wants to know the battalion’s plan to ensure that our Warriors receive the support needed to sustain them throughout all phases of the deployment. What does the S-1 need to do to ensure units have the resources needed to provide MWR support? What predeployment tasks do subordinate units and the S-1 section need to complete before departing homestation?

Learning Objective Action: Coordinate MWR Operations Condition: Senior HR Leaders in a classroom environment working individually and as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, practical exercises, case studies, personal experience, handouts, and discussion with an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors. Standard: Analysis includes: 1. MWR Doctrine. 2. HR staff elements (S-1/G-1) and supporting organizations. 3. Garrison MWR operations and resourcing.

MWR Operations Home Station and Deployed Family and MWR WWE RAW in Afghanistan http://youtu.be/RWuhh-KouJ0 http://youtu.be/rDeM2-01GPo AR 215-1, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities FM 1-0, HR Support

What is MWR? AR 215-1, para 1-8 The Army MWR Program is a quality-of-life program that directly supports readiness by providing a variety of community, Soldier, and Family support programs, activities, and services. Included are social, fitness, recreational, educational, and other programs and activities that enhance community life, foster Soldier and unit readiness, promote mental and physical fitness, and generally provide a working and living environment that attracts and retains quality Soldiers.

Coordinate Personnel Support FM 1-0

MWR Support - FM 1-0 Mission essential to combat readiness. Combatant Commander – through their J-1/G-1 and J4-/G-4 - determines MWR needs based on OPTEMPO and available MWR resources. Enhances quality of life for deployed forces. Soldiers DoD Civilians Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force (CAAF) Commanders at all levels are responsible for MWR based on: Mission Anticipated duration of deployment Theater environmental conditions Higher command requirements J-1/G-1 = Primary Staff Officer for MWR J-4/G-4 = Responsible for execution of MWR logistics support Logistical Civilian Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) or contracted personnel may also be used for MWR depending on AO FM 1-0, Chapter 5, Section I

Doctrinal Responsibilities

Manpower, materiel, supplies ASCC G-1 / AG Primary staff officer for coordinating, developing, and managing MWR programs and policies Coordinate Manpower, materiel, supplies ARC Support AAFES/ AFE Support Other MWR Assistance Plan OPORD/ OPLANs Deployment of MWR EEC Establish MWR Policy MWR Procedures MWR Activities Sports activities Libraries Clubs Entertainment AAFES Fitness & Recreation Red Cross Support Internet Health/Comfort Packs Other Activities

Corps/Division G-1/AG Plan Coordinate Schedule AAFES Imprest Fund Activities Direct Operational Exchanges Tactical Field Exchanges Concession operations Coordinate, develop, and manage MWR programs IAW ASCC guidance Establish MWR policy and support corps-level MWR programs for division/non-divisional units Coordinate Support for ARC Army band activities Book kits from IMCOM G-9/ACofS IM Training for MWR personnel MWR support team activities, Family assistance and commo with the Rear Detachment Schedule Provide brigades with R&R allocations Establish in-AO rest areas   FM 1-0, para 5-18

Brigade S-1 Plan Coordinate Schedule Include MWR Planning in all OPORD/OPLAN Appoint A&R officers/NCO at battalion and company Ensure commanders appoint Family Readiness personnel at battalion and company level Plan Tactical Field Exchanges AAFES Imprest Fund Activities Direct Operational Exchanges MWR service-level kits Schedule Soldiers for R&R Soldiers and civilians for rest area utilization and pass programs, as applicable Coordinate Establishment of activity centers, recreation activities, exchanges, and unit lounges Unit A&R programs FM 1-0, para 5-19

Battalion S-1 Coordinate Schedule Plan Appoint A&R officer/NCOs Ensure subordinate units include MWR equipment in basic load plan Ensure unit commanders appoint Family Readiness POCs Ensure unit commanders establish FRGs Establish liaison with ARC upon arrival in theater Coordinate With S-4 for HCPs Establishment of activity centers, recreation activities, exchanges, and unit lounges Unit programs to include acquisition, use, and maintenance of equipment/ supplies Family readiness programs and policies Requisition book kits Schedule Soldiers and civilians for R&R based on allocations from brigade Soldiers and civilians for rest area utilization and pass programs, as applicable Plan For unit MWR programs prior to deployment and upon return from redeployment FM 1-0, para 5-20

Battlefield Flow C-C+30 C+30 - C+60 C+60 – C+120 May be limited unit-level recreation kits and HCP G-1/AGs requisition and distribute MWR service-level kits Establish network for distributing and rotating AAFES-provided films/tapes Begin transportation and storage of exchange items Civilian MWR EEC personnel deploy C+30 - C+60 Deployment of MWR service-level kits (e.g., televisions, weights, etc.) Develop polices for rest area use Distribute HCPs with Class I supplies to units and individuals without access to retail facilities Establish DOX-T, TFE, and AIFA, as required Designate, train, deploy, and employ Army personnel to support MWR Distribution of deployed unit funds and book kits C+60 – C+120 G-4 establishes theater-level DoD Activity Address Codes for MWR; supply channels stock MWR items on their Common Table of Allowances. Corps/division base of operations expands to provide one or more support package (Force Provider) rest areas developed to meet the needs of a brigade-size unit. ASCC G-1/AG may establish a pass program or ASCC rest area within the AO; R&R policies are implemented

AR 215-1 - Military MWR Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Chapter 1 – Purpose, Principles, and Objectives Chapter 2 – Responsibilities Chapter 3 – NAF Instrumentality Structure Chapter 4 - NAF Instrumentality Legal Status Chapter 5 – Funding Chapter 6 – Unit Funds Chapter 7 – Patronage Chapter 8 – Military MWR Programs Chapter 9 – Mobilization, Contingency, and Wartime Operations Chapter 10 – Alcoholic Beverages Chapter 11 – Advertising and Commercial Sponsorship Chapter 12 – Resale, User Fees, and Credit Chapter 13 – Logistics and Administration Chapter 14 – MWR Personnel Chapter 15 – MWR Planning and Programming Chapter 16 – Financial Management Chapter 17 – Property Management Chapter 18 – Audits, Inspections, Investigations Chapter 19 – NAF Fund Risk Management Program

Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Structure NAFI Groups Program Group I Military morale, welfare, and recreation programs Program Group II Armed Forces Exchanges Program Group III Civilian morale, welfare, and recreation programs Program Group IV Lodging Program supplemental mission funds Program Group V Supplemental mission funds Program Group VI Special purpose central funds NAFIs and their programs are classified into one of six program groups Within each group, programs are further classified into one of three funding categories Mission Sustaining Community Support Revenue Generating

Funding Categories Category A – Mission Sustaining Programs Essential to sustaining readiness Little or no capacity for generating NAF income; supported almost entirely with APFs Armed Forces Entertainment BOSS Gyms, field houses, pools Library and information services Movies Natural areas; undeveloped Nature centers and fitness trails Parks. picnic areas, playgrounds, etc. Community Recreation Centers Sports (individual, intramural, unit) Unit (or company) level activities Category B – Community Support Programs Satisfy basic needs of Soldiers and Families Receive substantial AFP support; limited ability to generate revenues Arts and Crafts Automotive Skill Bowling Centers Cable/community TV Child, Youth, and School Services Entertainment Information, ticketing, and registration services Outdoor recreation programs Category C – Revenue Generating Programs Less impact on readiness Generate enough income to cover most operating expenses; however, does receive limited APF support Amusement machines Aquatics centers (water theme parks) Armed Forces Recreation Centers Army Recreation Machine Program Audio/photo retail sales (overseas only) Bingo Bowling centers (over 12 lanes) Commercial travel Food, beverage, and entertainment operations Golf courses and associated operations Military clubs

Supporting Organizations Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Command (FMWRC) American Red Cross Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)

Supporting Organizations Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC) Maintain MWR and Family assistance and readiness at home stations DOD executive agent for deployment of ARC personnel American Red Cross - Provides emergency essential services to all members of the Armed Forces, Army civilians and their Families Emergency Communications Financial Assistance Counseling Comfort Kits Installation Directors of HR/FMWR Assist G-1/AGs and S-1s Train A&R officers/NCO in MWR Identify and deploy MWR Emergency Essential Civilians (EEC) Manage Soldier and Family Assistance Centers

Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Direct Operational Exchange (DOX-T) Manned by AAFES personnel AAFES deploys personnel worldwide to provide support Logistical support of AAFES operations and personnel provided by direct support or through LOGCAP Tactical Field Exchanges (TFE) Normally military manned Temporary facilities where permanent support is not present AAFES Imprest Fund Activities (AIFA) Military-operated retail activity Operated in small or remote sites Unit issued initial fund by AAFES to purchase beginning inventory Revenue from sales used to replenish merchandise stock Requested through AAFES General Manager in the area of operations

Terminal Learning Objective Action: Coordinate MWR Operations Condition: Senior HR Leaders in a classroom environment working individually and as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, practical exercises, case studies, personal experience, handouts, and discussion with an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors. Standard: Analysis includes: 1. MWR Doctrine. 2. HR staff elements (S-1/G-1) and supporting organizations. 3. Garrison MWR operations and resourcing.