1. CSFL Program OVERVIEW

2. Mission
The mission of the Citizen Soldier for Life program is to maintain a ready and resilient force capable of accomplishing State and Federal missions by connecting ARNG Soldiers, Dependents, Veterans and Retirees with financial and career education plus employment opportunities throughout the Soldiers Life Cycle.

3. Goal
The goal of the Citizen Soldier for Life program is to boost the resiliency of the ARNG force by enhancing military and civilian career opportunities and developing financially literate, transition ready, and employable Soldiers.

4. Synopsis Career Readiness Counselors (CRCs):
Deliver Career Readiness Standards (CRS) to Soldiers throughout the Soldier Life Cycle (SLC) with emphasis in the initial phase of service
Increase financial literacy of the Army National Guard through OSD sanctioned financial literacy training
Provide individual case management for each CSFL participant
Connect participants with available resources within the community and employment opportunities
Prepare Soldiers for transition into civilian careers and/or lifestyle
Facilitate the Citizen Soldier for Life concept throughout a Soldier’s service in the Army National Guard and in the communities they serve

5. Statute & Policy Statute Regulations
Public Law , Sec (VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011)
NDAA 2016, Sec 661 charges each service with providing financial literacy training under Section 992 of Title 10, United States Code
Army/Department of Defense (DoD) Regulations/Guidance
DODI requires that Service members complete CRS according to each service's Life Cycle Model (29 FEB 2016)
AR , Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program (17 May 2016)
Senior Leadership Guidance
President Obama’s Executive Order of November 9, 2009_ Employment for Veterans
The 2012 Army Strategic Planning Guidance (ASPG Objective)
Army National Guard Strategic Planning Guidance
ARNG 4.0
SMOM , CSFL Program and Requirement for BRS training for ARNG RSP Soldiers (23 February 2018)

6. Connections
When a particular service can not be provided, CRCs may conduct a warm handoff to another agency resource to meet the needs of the participant.
CRCs have a cohesive network with relevant stakeholders to ensure that participants are properly connected to the appropriate source.
State Connections include (not all inclusive):
Department of Labor Job Centers
State Family Program Director (SFPD)
JFHQ’s and Brigade S1
Education Services Officer (ESO)
Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) Command and staff,
Retirement Service Officers (RSO)
Family Assistance Specialists (FAS)
Transition Assistance Advisors (TAA)
Personal Financial Counselors (PFC)
Employment Support Specialist/Program Support Specialists (ESS/PSS)
Veteran’s Opportunity to Work (VOW) Coordinator

7. Who Does CSFL Service?
CRCs provide financial literacy training, career readiness, Veterans Opportunity of Work (VOW) Act coordination and employment assistance and outreach to all Army National Guard Soldiers, their immediate Family members, Retirees, Veterans and other Service Members from DoD Components:
During RSP and initial phase of Service
Pre-mobilization at Home Station and in coordination with the Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) at the demobilization site
At key transition points during a Soldiers Life Cycle (SLC)
At service transition
When requested at unit drills
Individuals walk-ins and appointments

8. Career Readiness Standards
Career Readiness Standards (CRS) are a DoD set of mandated requirements to prepare Soldiers with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to achieve their individual career goals.
To meet CRS, Army National Guard Soldiers must complete the following during the initial phase:
Complete an Individual Self-Assessment
Basic Resume Development
Complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in Army Knowledge Online (AKO)
Register on VA eBenefits (
Prepare a 12-month budget spend plan
Receive Financial Literacy Training: Blended Retirement System
Receive Financial Literacy Training: Initial Entry Training

9. Career Readiness Standards
What is the Soldier Life Cycle?
AR , Figure 11-1

10. Career Readiness Standards
The Individual Assessment Tool helps to identify aptitudes, interests, strengths, and skills.
Who Does CSFL Service?

11. Career Readiness Standards

12. Career Readiness Standards

13. Career Readiness Standards
Are YOU tracking?
The Army’s Individual Development Plan (IDP) allows you to create and track your progress as you move through your career. You can compare progress to your peers and manage your career goals and timelines.

14. Career Readiness Standards

15. Financial Literacy Touchpoints
CRCs facilitate financial literacy training to the Soldier at twelve Office of Secreatry of Defense (OSD) mandated financial touchpoints:
Initial Entry to RSP
Arrival at first duty station (parent unit)
Promotion (E-5/O-4 and below)
Vests in Thrift Saving Plan (TSP)
Receipt of continuation pay
Leadership Training
Pre-Deployment Training
Post-Deployment Training
Career Transition
Birth of Child
Marriage/Divorce
Disabling Sickness/Condition

16. Financial Literacy Touchpoints
Resources in the field:
Career Readiness Counselor (CRC) vs
Personnel Financial Counselor (PFC)
Provide the OSD
Endorsed training.
Provide Financial
counseling;
must refer to PFCs
Provide financial
touch points
requirements
CRCs cannot…
Solicit clients for
personal gains
PFCs can…
PFCs cannot…
Provide one-on-one
financial counseling
Deliver group and
Individual training
Provide Individual Case Management
CRCs can…

17. Financial Literacy Process
ARNG requires New Accession BRS training at RSP
Life Events:
*Each Promotion
*Birth and adoption
*Marriage
*Divorce
*Disabling condition/Death

18. CRS/VOW Touchpoints

19. VOW Process RSP T10 Period (>180days)
Legend:
Green = T32 Status
Red = T32 Status
Bronze = T10 Status
CRC identifies mobilizing units from the Notice of Sourcing list and coordinates with the Commander for VOW prior to mobilization, if desired. Once identified as a unit to conduct VOW prior to mobilization, the CRC coordinates VOW training through NGB and icw the YRRP Coordinator in the State. Pre mobilization VOW may also be conducted during a drill weekend if the Commander desires. CRCs can enter training into TAP XXI database.
CRC must coordinate w/ State TAA’s to identify by name, Soldiers not meeting VOW requirements at the time of demob and notify their Commanders. Ideally, this identification process and notification happens within 3 days before departure from the demob station. Once a Soldier departs, the 30 days to meet compliance standards. Commanders are responsible to ensure Soldiers are in compliance. Compliance % are reported to Secretary of the Army.
RSP
BCT/AIT
DE-MOB
PRE-MOB
T10 Period (>180days)
Soldier reintegrates to SLC
CRC are required to monitor VOW/CRS non-compliance % and be available to assist the Soldier to meet the requirments IAW PWS deliverables (see note 2 & 3)
VOW Pre-MOB training coordinated through NGB VOW Coordinator for FTST delivery (HRC). FTST trainers record training in TAP XXI.
Notes:
1 - RCs and CRCs can also input and/or validate individual VOW requirements completion in TAP XXI and also coordinate input of requirements completion with NGB VOW NCOIC, or HRC to input data to Army’s TAP XXI database.
2 - RCs and CSFL CRCs, simultaneously, input and/or validate individual VOW requirements completion CSFL CMS Database days after ARNG Soldiers demobilize, they return to T32 status. At this point, the non-compliant % will not change and reflects upon Soldiers command.

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