Welcome to FRO Training

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Welcome to FRO Training
Updated April 2007
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Course Overview

• Introduction to the Family Readiness Program
• Family Readiness Resources and Training
• Family Readiness Funds Administration
• KVN and other Communication Methods
• Family Readiness Deployment Plan

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The role of Family Readiness in overall mission
readiness

• Creates families who are prepared and equipped to
  meet the challenges of the military lifestyle
• Increases unit readiness
• Executed in accordance with commanders intent
• Depends on the FRO to serve as the point of
  contact and to manage, coordinate and promote the
  program

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Family Readiness Program Communication
COMMANDING OFFICER
FAMILY READINESS TEAM LEADERSHIP
KEY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
SERGEANT MAJOR
FAMILY READINESS OFFICER
CHAPLAIN
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KEY VOLUNTEERS
SUPPORTING AGENCIES
KEY VOLUNTEER ADVISOR
HIGHER HQ FRO
MCCS
FAMILIES
MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING
FUNDING MANAGER
COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
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Family Readiness Team Military Members

• Commanding Officer
• Responsible for the Family Readiness Program
• Determines direction, based on
• Units mission
• Need of units families
• Executive Officer/Sergeant Major/Chaplain
• COs advisors
• Advocates for the program
• Family Readiness Officer
• Serves as primary military POC
• Provides oversight and coordination for the CO
• Works directly with the KVC and the KVN
• Higher Headquarters FRO
• Provides additional oversight when the unit FRO
  needs assistance

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Family Readiness TeamVolunteer Members

• Key Volunteer Coordinator
• Functions as a liaison between the CO and the KVs
• Reports directly to the CO
• Works with FRO
• Recommends KV candidates
• Key Volunteers
• Provide personal link to families
• Must be the spouse of a Marine in the unit
• Communicate with families and promote readiness
• Meet regularly with the KVC
• Key Volunteer Advisor
• Optional role
• If utilized, appointed by the CO in writing
• Advocate for the KVN program
• Mentors the KVC and KVs

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Supporting Agencies

• Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB)
• Provides both training and support.
• MCCS
• Assures program support for the Family Readiness
  Team.
• Funding Manager
• Manages Non-appropriated Funds (NAF) and
  Appropriated Funds (APF).
• Community Support Organizations
• Vital local resources that vary by location.

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Knowledge Check

• Family Readiness is the ______ responsibility.
• families
• COs
• KVAs
• Marines

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Knowledge Check

• Family Readiness is promoted by the _____, who
  manages, coordinates and promotes all matters
  pertaining to unit Family Readiness.
• military family
• KVC
• MCCS
• FRO

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Knowledge Check

• Marine Corps Families
• Commanding Officer
• Family Readiness Officer

Determines the direction of the Family Readiness
program, based on the units mission and the
needs of the units families.
Need the best information and support, especially
when preparing for deployment.
Serves as the primary military POC and works
directly with the KVC and KVN.
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Knowledge Check

• KVC
• KV
• KVA

Provides the unit a personal link to its
families, and must be the spouse of a member of
the unit.
An optional position which, if utilized, must be
appointed in writing.
Reports directly to the CO regularly and works
with the FRO in organizing and coordinating all
aspects of the KVN.
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FRO Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand
• Manage
• Communicate
• Promote
• Attend
• Lead

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FRO Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand
• MCO 1754.6A/NAVMC 1754.6A, and their references
• All available resources to promote Family
  Readiness
• All MCFTB Programs
• KVN
• L.I.N.K.S.
• Spouses Learning Series
• Deployment Support
• Military OneSource
• PREP and CREDO

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FRO Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage
• Facilities and supporting logistics
• Budget requirements and all expenditure records
• KVN administrative and logistical support

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FRO Roles and Responsibilities

• Communicate
• Unit Family Readiness issues, serving as the
  military POC
• Military protocol requirements for Family
  Readiness events
• Information to families of single Marines, per
  command policy

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FRO Roles and Responsibilities

• Promote
• Participation
• All matters pertaining to unit Family Readiness
• The state of Family Readiness through a
  well-planned and carefully executed program

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FRO Roles and Responsibilities

• Attend
• In-class FRO training
• All MCFTB training, seminars, workshops,
  retreats, and services/programs
• Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, Skills
  (L.I.N.K.S.)
• Unit Family Readiness meetings, KV training
  graduations, L.I.N.K.S. closing sessions, and
  volunteer appreciation ceremonies
• MCFTB Support Council meetings

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FRO Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead
• By emphasizing the link between mission readiness
  and proactive, self-sufficient families
• By ensuring the members of the KVN receive
  appropriate, timely training
• Educate appointed KVs on the COs intent for the
  KVN and reemphasize that the KVN has NO ROLE in
  casualty notifications.
• By encouraging spouses to attend a L.I.N.K.S.
  session

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Responsibilities the FRO has to the CO

• The FRO listens to the COs intent and
  articulates the COs goals for the program,
  including
• Commanders vision for family readiness
• Information about the units mission
• How to link unit members, family members, MCCS,
  and community resources

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Responsibilities the FRO has to the CO

• The FRO informs the CO about the status of
  various aspects of the Family Readiness program.
• Brief the unit commander
• Ensure the COs directives are current
• Discuss the Family Readiness budget and the COs
  funding priorities
• Meet with MCFTB to establish a relationship and
  to schedule a MCFTB brief for the CO

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FRO Turnover Binder Contents

• Recommended Tabs
• Family Readiness Training
• Funds Administration
• KVN and Family Readiness Communication Methods
• Deployment Plan
• Information and Resource Referral

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Knowledge Check

• Are you sure you know what your responsibilities
  as the FRO are? Check your day planner
• Add a new family to the unit roster.
• Check to see if volunteer reimbursements were
  paid.
• Reserve a meeting room for the Family Readiness
  meeting.
• Balance budget based on latest expenditures.
• Approve reimbursement claims.

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Knowledge Check

• Your day is not finished yet. Which of these are
  your responsibilities?
• Attend the volunteer recognition ceremony.
• Organize a FRO training session for next month.
• Print fliers for the upcoming Family Day.
• Attend a L.I.N.K.S. session.
• Call the KVC and KVs to ask them to attend a
  training session.

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Knowledge Check

• The FRO should read and understand which of the
  following documents?
• MCFTB Handbook
• FRO Guide, Version 5
• FRO Funding Handbook
• MCO 1754.6A and NAVMC 1754.6A

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Knowledge Check

• The FRO is expected to maintain _____ and ______.
• budget requirements and expenditure reports
• MCCS websites and expenditure reports
• MCO 1754.6A and NAVMC 1754.6A
• MarineNet website and budget requirements

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Knowledge Check

• Three communication roles the FRO fulfills are
• 1
• 2
• 3

Ensure command policy regarding information flow
to families of single Marines is supported.
Contact extended family members of married
Marines.
Serve as the military protocol subject matter
expert for Family Readiness events.
Serve as the military POC for unit Family
Readiness issues.
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Knowledge Check

• The FRO supports the CO by
• promoting the COs vision for Family Readiness
• briefing the CO on Family Readiness issues
• promoting the Family Readiness program
• reimbursing KVs out-of-pocket

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Knowledge Check

• The FRO is expected to attend
• In-class FRO training
• All MCFTB training, seminars, workshops,
  retreats, and services/programs
• Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, Skills
  (L.I.N.K.S.)
• Unit Family Readiness meetings, KV training
  graduations, L.I.N.K.S. closing sessions, and
  volunteer appreciation ceremonies
• MCFTB Support Council meetings

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Knowledge Check

• The FRO communicates between the CO and the
  families
• Unit Family Readiness issues, serving as the
  military POC
• Military protocol requirements for Family
  Readiness events
• Information to families of single Marines, per
  command policy

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Knowledge Check

• What are the recommended tabs for the FRO
  Turnover Binder?

Family Readiness Training
Timekeeping
KVN and Family Readiness Communication Methods
Family Day
Deployment Plan
Funds Administration
Information and Resource Referral