Transcript Welcome to the Military

“Welcome to the
A B C’s of Military
Resources”
“Why am I here?”
• Partnering with our civilian counterparts I
believe the need to have community agencies
informed on military support services will better
serve our military community in your community
• Learn more about what the military family
service centers provide to the service members
and their families
• This is not a military mandatory regulation,
instruction, policy, or directive but a
“Do the Right Thing” action
Objectives
At the completion of this brief you will learn to:
• Define today’s “Military Family”
• Have a better understanding of the military
culture and life style of today
• Update on resources available to military
service members and their families
Boot Camp Breakdown
Once arrived at Basic Training
• One quick phone call - arrived safely / a postcard stating information
• Teaches the critical importance of Discipline, Teamwork and the
Foundational Knowledge of their military service.
• There may be a lot of yelling, a lot of orders and a lot of chances for
screwing up! It is ok, there is no possible way they will be doing
anything “right” for the next few weeks.
• A state of shock as the finality of their decision to enlist starts to sink
in, but then a self-confidence attitude of belonging to the US Military
• Drug-testing; Haircuts (Female Navy recruits also); Clothing Issue; $$$
Military Family Support Services
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families with real life skills and solutions for successful military living.
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Marine Corps Community Services
Army Community Services
Navy Fleet & Family Support Center
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Coast Guard Work Life Programs
National Guard Family Readiness
Army Reserve Family Programs
Financial Readiness Program
• First Termers Financial Plan
• www.annualcreditreport.com
• Service Members Civil Relief Act
(SCRA) 6% cap on loans prior to enlistment.
Financial Emergencies
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) www.nmcrs.org
Army Emergency Relief (AER) www.aerhq.org
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) www.afas.org
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance www.cgmahq.org
(All Services provide Family Member Scholarships)
• American Red Cross (ARC) 877-272-7337 www.redcross.org
• Liaison to all Financial Aid Societies
• Wellness Messages/Birth announcements
• Emergency Messages
Relocation
Relocation Readiness
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www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
www.militaryonesource.mil
Welcome Orientation to new installation
Overseas Relocation
• Includes informal classes on culture /
language
• International Spouses – Information on US
Culture & Citizenship
• Sponsorship Training
• Lending Closet - Inbound/ Outbound
New Parent Support Program
Ages pre-birth to 5 yrs old
The New Parent Support Team is a
professional team of nurses and social
workers who provide support and education.
• Baby Boot Camp
• Budget for Baby
• Parenting Classes
Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
• MFLC Program, by the Office of the Secretary of Defense,
(OSD) is designed to supplement existing Family Programs by
providing support and assistance to active duty Soldiers,
National Guard & Reserves, military Family Members and
civilian personnel.
• The Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) are licensed
clinicians with Masters Degrees and at least five years
experience in Social Work, Counseling, or related clinical
discipline.
• MFLC offers free counseling session(s) with flexible meeting
locations and flexible appointment times.
• Confidential - No Records Kept
*Duty to warn does apply in cases of threat to self, others,
and any reportable abuse issues.
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Marines - Marine and Family Programs
Navy - Fleet & Family Readiness
Army - Army Community Services
Air Force - Airman& Family Readiness Services
Coast Guard – Personnel Services and Support Unit
Religious Activities Services
Military Education Center
Family Readiness Support
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Marine Corps –Family Readiness Officer (FRO)
Army - Family Readiness Group (FRG)
Navy/Coast Guard - Ombudsmen
Air Force - Key Spouse
Army Reserve - Family Readiness Group (FRG)
National Guard - Family Readiness Group (FRG)
Marine & Family Programs
•Relocation Assistance
•Counseling and Family Advocacy
•Substance Abuse Counseling
•Exceptional Family Member
Program
•Children Youth and Teens
•New Parent Support
•Lifelong Learning
•Information and referral
•Personal Financial Management
•L.I.N.K.S. classes with insight into
life in the Corps for spouses, parents
and youth, offered online and in
person
•Unit Family Readiness volunteer
training
•Spouse Leadership Seminars to
develop professional and life skills
•Readiness/Deployment/Return and
reunion support
Army Community Service
Proud to serve those who serve!
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Thank you for your service
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Employment Readiness Program
Exceptional Family Member Program
Family Advocacy Program
Information and Referral
Mobilization, Deployment, and Family
Readiness Program
New Parent Support Program
Relocation Readiness Program
Victim Advocacy Program
Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response Program
Survivor Outreach Services
Education Services
Personal Finance Management
Family Advocacy Program
Information & Referral
Transition Assistance
Individual, Marriage & Family
Counseling
Family Employment Readiness
Relocation Assistance Program
Exceptional Family Members
Air Force Military & Family Services
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Personal Financial Readiness
Relocation Assistance Program
Transition Assistance Program
Personnel & Readiness
Exceptional Family Member
Program
• School Liaison Officer
• Casualty Assistance Officer
• Family Advocacy Counselors
Support Website Information
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All Services - www.militaryonesource.com
All Services - www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Marines - www.usmc-mccs.org
Army - www.myarmyonesource.com
Navy - www.nffsp.org
Air Force - www.afcrossroads.com
Coast Guard- www.uscg.mil/worklife
Especially for Parents:
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www.marineparents.org
www.goarmyparents.com
www.navy-parents.com
www.afcrossroads.com
www.gocoastguard.com/being-a-guardian/for-parents
www.BlueStarFam.org