1. Operation: Military Kids
Core Program Elements
Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual
Speak Out for Military Kids
Hero Pack Project
Mobile Technology Labs

2. Ready, Set, Go! Training & Resource Manual

3. Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Ready, Set, Go!
Chapter 2: Military Culture
Chapter 3: Operation: Military Kids—An Overview and Framework for Implementation
Chapter 4: OMK Partners
Chapter 5: The Emotional Cycle of Deployment

4. Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents
Chapter 6: Stress & Coping
Chapter 7: Impact of Grief, Loss, and Trauma
Chapter 8: Fostering Resilience in Children and Youth
Chapter 9: Understanding the Influence of the Media
Chapter 10: Step Up To Action

5. Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents
Chapter 11: OMK Support Tools
Appendix A: Read Ahead Materials
Appendix B: Journal
Appendix C: Energizers

6. Ready, Set, Go! Chapter Framework
Lesson Plan—includes purpose, training objectives, timeframe, and preparation/materials and activities
Training PowerPoint Content—includes slides, materials needed, trainer tips, and “What to Do/What to Say” sections for trainers. Discussion and hands-on activities will help participants understand the topics presented

7. Ready, Set, Go! Chapter Framework
Evaluation—suggested reflection and application questions to measure impact and application of group understanding

8. How to use the RSG! Manual
Train the trainer format
OMK Awareness Training
Basis for professional conference workshops
Training sessions can be trained individually or in sections to tailor training to the needs of local community support networks/teams

9. How to use the RSG! Manual
Overview of OMK
Content of RSG! can be used to support and develop the
Hero Pack Project, Mobile Technology Lab, and Speak Out for Military Kids programs
Information is transferable to other populations/circumstances/situations

10. Training Materials Provided
Flash Drive containing the following materials/resources:
Copy of Operation: Military Kids Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual
Copy of PowerPoint Slides for Ready, Set, Go! Training presentation

11. Training Materials Provided
Electronic copies of a variety of PDF resources on applicable military related materials
“Must Read” Background Material – To increase knowledge of trainers regarding topics presented

12. RSG! Implementation Guide
Overview
Chapter 1 – OMK Implementation Framework
Chapter 2 – Readying the OMK State Team
Chapter 3 - Setting up Local Team for Success
Chapter 4 – Implementing Programs to Assist Military Children & Youth

13. Purpose of the RSG! Implementation Guide
Define Your Individual Role as well as Your Organizations Role
Form a High Functioning State Team
Create Productive Local Support Networks
Provide Background Information on the history of OMK

14. Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)
The Program:
Common program initiative for all OMK states
Program raises community awareness of issues faced by geographically dispersed military children and youth
SOMK is a youth-led program facilitated and supported by adults
Youth participants are both civilian and military connected youth
SOMK is a community service project that builds awareness and fosters community support 14

15. Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)
Outcomes:
Participants create a Speakers Bureau and presentations, then deliver informative briefings to a variety of audiences throughout the state.
Youth gain knowledge and skills in developing creative and informative presentations in a variety of different media.
Youth learn about the military lifestyle and culture, and gain empathy for issues that confront military families. 15

16. Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)
Resources:
OMK Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual
Speak Out For Military Kids Manual
OMK Core Partners
Military Points of Contact 16

17. Hero Pack Project • Outreach effort of Operation: Military Kids (OMK)
• Salute to Military Children for their strength and sacrifices made while a parent is deployed
• Combined effort of all National OMK Partners
• Community Service Project that builds awareness and fosters community support for geographically isolated Military Families
Connect Military Youth with local support programs (BGCA Program, 4-H Clubs, etc.)

18. What is a Hero Pack?
• A Hero Pack is a backpack that contains fun and educational material for the Youth and informational material for Parents
• Each National OMK partner provides a variety of program items
• Our goal is to provide material and activities to keep Youth and deployed Parent connected

19. Hero Pack Implementation
• Youth assemble Hero Packs and write letters of support to the families to include in the backpack
• OMK State Teams find local donations to supplement Hero Pack items provided by National OMK Partners
• Hero Packs are distributed to deserving Military Children impacted by deployment

20. Mobile Technology Labs
2 Pods
3 cases per pod
5 Laptops
Printer/Scanner/Copier
Digital Camera
Video Camera
Various Software
Microsoft Office, Adobe (photoshop, premier), hallmark card studio, etc.
Headphones
Al necessary cables, extension cords and power strips
Starter set of writable cd’s
Digital Video Cassettes

21. Mobile Technology Labs
OMK Role and Responsibilities:
Develop procedures for how MTL will be requested, delivered, operated, and returned
Coordinate Partner use of the MTL
Train Partner on facilitating and supervising a MTL
Deliver MTL programs through Partner Organizations

22. Operation: Boots On

23. Operation: Boots Off

24. Experience, Operation: Military Kids

25. Up for the Challenge

26. Enhance Your Program with Service Learning

27. Character Education

28. Babysitting

29. 3, 2, 1 Action! Videography Handbook

30. 4-H 101

31. Preparing the Youth Development Professional

32. Discover the Fun

33. OMK Marketing Materials
Pull-up Banner
Lanyards
Bracelets
Partner Dog tags
“Flag” Pens
Portfolios
Tablets
OMK Information Cars
National OMK Annual Report