1. 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?

2. 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.

3. MWR Operations Home Station and Deployed Family and MWR
WWE RAW in Afghanistan
AR 215-1, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities
FM 1-0, HR Support

4. 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.

5. Coordinate Personnel Support
FM 1-0

6. 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

7. Doctrinal Responsibilities

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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.