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

2. 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…

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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)

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Current MACOM Issues 2.3.2.6 Civilian Medical Care
Dental Services
Off-Post Housing
Barracks Modernization Program
Sponsorship
SITES Improvement
Command Sponsorship
Language Barriers In Customer Service Areas
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…

17. 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.

18. 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

19. 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