FOREWORD
Family
readiness initiatives are designed to assist Army families during periods of
deployment or emergency. They also provide a means of information flow between
the military and family members about family-related issues. Rear detachment
commanders (RDCs) and Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) provide the primary support
among family members in units during deployment. During periods of non-deployment,
FRG activities are directed at developing a sense of community among families
in partnership with their unit.
This
newsletter consists of lessons gleaned from examining the operations and organization
of FRGs and rear detachment personnel during Operations JOINT GUARD, JOINT
FORGE and INTRINSIC ACTION. It is an update of a previously published CALL
newsletter (Special
Bulletin No. 91-2,
Jun
91, The
Yellow Ribbon)
which focused on family readiness issues from Operations DESERT SHIELD and
DESERT STORM.
If
your unit has identified lessons learned or techniques and procedures on family
readiness, please share them with the rest of the Army by contacting CALL at
DSN 552-2255 or 3035, FAX DSN 552-9583, or commercial (913) 684-2255 or 3035.
Our email address is call@leavenworth.army.mil, and our web site is .
Be sure to include your phone number and complete address when contacting CALL.
MICHAEL
A. HIEMSTRA
COL,
FA
Director,
Center for Army Lessons Learned
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