1. Viewgraph 1 Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Program

2. Viewgraph 2 Inter-related Missions Army/Families

3. Viewgraph 3 Total Army Family (TAF) All active Army soldiers National Guard soldiers US Army reserve soldiers Department of the Army civilian Army retirees Family members of the above

4. Viewgraph 4 Purpose of AFTB Enhance Army readiness through increased personal readiness

5. Viewgraph 5 AFTB GOALS Families who know how and where to obtain assistance Families who can manage personal affairs Trained volunteer to assist post agencies Trained volunteers for leadership roles Soldiers who understand the importance of family readiness

6. Viewgraph 6 Family Member Training Level I Level II Level III

7. Viewgraph 7 Family Preparedness

8. Viewgraph 8 Soldier Responsibility Family and personal affairs readiness

9. Viewgraph 9 Chain of Command Responsibility Identifying and addressing the needs of soldiers and families, especially those arising from family separation or deployment

10. Viewgraph 10 Family Readiness Areas Medical Financial Transportation Housing Legal Administrative Other

11. Viewgraph 11 Family Support Groups (FSG)

12. Viewgraph 12 Purpose of FSG To foster a sense of belonging to the unit and community Provide a vehicle for families to develop friendships Provide information, referrals, and support

13. Viewgraph 13 Rear Detachment (RD)

14. Viewgraph 14 Purpose of Rear Detachment To perform official duties for the deployed or absent unit Provide communications and assistance through the FSG to the deployed soldier’s family

15. Viewgraph 15 RD Support To Families Assist family members in resolution of problems Be the focal point for mutual information dissemination Interface with community support agencies Serve as communications link between the soldier and family

16. Viewgraph 16 RD Support to the Family (Cont’d) Maintain roster/telephone number of family members Provide assistance in official functions Monitor execution of family care plans Develop a map that depicts the residence of all family members

17. Viewgraph 17 Separation Challenges Coping Stress Lack of anger control Alcohol/drug abuse Family abuse