Army Family Team Building Level II

Family Readiness Groups and the Deployment Cycle

Family Readiness Group Benefits

For Families
ƒ Provides an effective way of gaining and giving information, support, and control during
deployment and other times.
ƒ Helps family members develop a more positive attitude toward themselves, the unit, the
deployment, and the Army.

For Soldiers and Civilian Employees

ƒ Offers reassurance that family members have reliable, close, and friendly support.
ƒ Gives pride in family member involvement.
ƒ Increases morale.
ƒ Increases understanding of the family members’ needs.
For the Command
ƒ Fosters increased levels of cohesion, confidence, and commitment.
ƒ Offers an effective means of supporting families and for reducing trauma and stress.
ƒ Assists in identifying trends and issues.
For the Community and the United States Army
ƒ Helps unite other family programs designed to improve the quality of life.
ƒ Enhances the Army leadership’s commitment to the quality of life for families and to the
retention of the best quality soldiers and civilian employees.

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