Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM 1 \ COMPREHENSIVE SOLDIER FITNESS: STRONG MINDS, STRONG BODIES BG Rhonda Cornum Army Family Covenant ILW Panel 7 October 2009

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM 2 “… full spectrum operations—simultaneous offensive, defensive, and stability or civil support operations—is the primary theme of this manual.” FM 3-0, Operations (February 2008)

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF 3 CSF - What is it? What is it not? AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM CSF is… “A structured, long term assessment and development program to build the resilience and enhance the performance of every Soldier, Family member and DA civilian.” Gen George Casey, CSA CSF is not…  Not just another mandatory training requirement  Not a “screen” for any physical or psychological disease or dysfunction, including suicide  Not something we “do” after a Soldier, Family member, or DA Civilian has a negative psychological, physical, social, or professional outcome

Agenda Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF 4 Comprehensive Soldier Fitness AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM 5 Pillars of the Program 1. Self assessment tool (Global Assessment Tool)  Deploy to entire Force  Adapt to Family members (GAT offered 1 January 2010) 2. Self development modules queued by assessment  Civilian-Military working group in five dimensions – ensures quality (Physical, Emotional, Social, Family, Spiritual)  On line and program training - available to Family members  Training will be evidence based  Family members will have access to the Fitness Tracker and will be able to see what modules they have or have not completed 3. Resilience training  All TRADOC schools; progressive, sequential  Unit Training - varies by deployment cycle  Will be offered at Family Forum events 4. Master Resilience Trainers (MRT)  Teaches Leaders to instill resilience in subordinates  Platoon, Company, Battalion level: “Soldiers Helping Soldiers”  Civilian Institution Immediate; TRADOC Long-term  MRTs at BN, Brigade and Installation level supporting Soldiers, Families, and DA Civilians

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM 6 1. Global Assessment Tool Emotional Fitness Distribution Emotional Results to date As of SEP 09 MeanMinMax All Army E1-E E6-E O1-O O6-O Females Males

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM 7  Develop critical thinking, knowledge, and skills to overcome challenges, mature, and bounce back from adversity  All training is evidenced based  Future curriculum development will be based on demonstrated quality, efficacy, and lessons learned  Teaches people to see that:  Challenges are temporary - not permanent  Challenges are local - not pervasive  Challenges can be changed by your own effort 2. Resilience Training

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM 8  Soldiers, Family members, and DA Civilians directed to a menu of self-development modules based on results from GAT.  Provides evidence-based training in each area of health available based on individual needs  Offered on line to all Army Components and deployed Soldiers, Family members, and DA Civilians  Military and civilian expert workgroups determined the knowledge, skills and attributes for each dimension  Will utilize technology to integrate outcomes; results inform decisions on which programs to continue to support, expand, or eliminate 3. Self-Development

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF Master Resilience Training AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM  Increase core competencies such as optimism, mental agility, and self-regulation  “Soldiers helping Soldiers” and “Families helping Families”  Modify University of Pennsylvania materials to Soldier, Family member, and DA Civilian populations 10 day course Level 1 trained; additional 2 weeks training Level I Level II Master Resilience Trainer

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM 10 Will it Work? Does it Matter?

Agenda Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF 11 Navy Resilience Study AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM Results? 9 Week Basic Training Day 4Day 3Day 1 Recruits Assessment (Depression, Perceived Stress, Loneliness, Coping Style) Upper 75% Normal Training ? Lower 25% Normal Training ? Additional 45 min/ week of Group Resilience Training ? Williams, 2004

Agenda Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF 12 Navy Resilience Study AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM Williams, 2004

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF 13 Comprehensive Soldier Fitness AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM Navy Resilience Study Lower 25% Treat Risk vs Enhance Strength

Army G-3/5/7 AMERICA’S ARMY: THE STRENGTH OF THE NATION UNCLASS/FOUO DAMO-CSF AS OF: 10/12/2015 5:42 PM 14 DISCUSSION