• Military Menu                       

• Introduction
• Systems
• Facilities
• Agencies
• Industry
• Operations
• Countries
• Hot Documents
• News
• Reports
• Policy
• Budget
• Congress
• Links

• WMD
• Intelligence
• Homeland Security
• Space

Revised Family Readiness Group Instruction and New Handbook Released

Navy News Service

Story Number: NNS110407-11
4/7/2011

From Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Personnel, in conjunction with Commander, Navy Installations Command and U.S. Fleet Forces Command, announced the release of the revised family readiness group (FRG) instruction and the new FRG handbook, April 6.

The instruction changes are a result of feedback from fleet and spouse focus groups.

"The revised instruction provides commanders with more guidance and oversight for FRGs. The policy revision and development of the Handbook demonstrate the Navy's continued commitment to supporting our families throughout all aspects of the deployment cycle," said Rear Adm. Michael J. Browne, director, Personal Readiness and Community Support.

FRGs are a part of the military support service network consisting of family members, Sailors and civilians connected to the command. The role of the FRG is to help plan, coordinate, and conduct informational, care-taking, morale-building activities to enhance preparedness, command mission readiness, and increase the resiliency and well being of all Sailors and their families.

"Today's Navy family is faced with increased operations tempo and extended deployment schedules. FRGs are important because they give families the opportunity to provide much needed support to one another," said Kandi Debus, Southeast Regional ombudsman.

FRGs prepare members for deployments and homecomings, provide family support during deployments, help families adjust to challenges and support one another in times of personal, unit or area crises. They welcome and mentor members who are new to the Navy lifestyle and coordinate social events, such as holiday celebrations.

The FRG handbook can be downloaded at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/@hq/@ffr/documents/document/cnicp_a197800.pdf.
>
The new FRG Handbook will help provide a solid foundation to newly-forming FRGs, will serve as a point of reference to existing FRGs, and give families information and ideas for establishing and maintaining successful groups. The handbook also provides information on the following topics such as FRG leadership roles, effective FRG meetings, strategic planning and FRG membership and participation.

For more information on the instruction and handbook, visit http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/6328AF94-A750-4E49-BB65-79012E06672A/0/NAV11116.txt.
>
For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnic.