Who Makes it Happen Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) Family Readiness Liaison (FRL)
Commander/ Command Team
Family Readiness Group (FRG)
Successful Family Readiness takes Everyone
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Role: Serves as link between Commander and the FRG
The Family Readiness Liaison (FRL)
Ensures
Assists Commander
• Unit Family Readiness Plan addresses the needs of the Soldiers and Families while addressing unit’s mission • Volunteers receive a position description and sign Volunteer Agreement • Newsletter and Webpage are reviewed and have approval from Commander
• In establishing and maintaining a unit FRG • By serving as a representative for unit’s Family Readiness Program • As communication link between commander and the FRG • By updating unit roster and providing updates to FRG Leaders • With Volunteer Recruitment and Management
Responsibilities
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FRL Characteristics
Officer or NCO Initiative
Leadership Skills Excellent Interpersonal Interaction Skills
Strong Communication Skills Familiar with Mission and Operation of Unit Understands How Mission Affects Families
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Operational Role Assists the commander with oversight of Command’s Family Readiness Program Liaison between the FRG and the Command to ensure FRG member issues are addressed and the Command is aware Assist the Command in maintaining an active FRG Assist the FRG in establishing a functional chain of concern in order to pass official information from command to FRG membership Serve as the primary advisor to the FRG on all military matters Coordinate with other agencies to support Commander’s Family Readiness Program Ensure Unit Family Readiness Plan addresses the needs of the Soldiers and Families while addressing unit’s mission UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO
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Administrative Role Logistical Support Ensure FRG Newsletter and Social Media sites are reviewed and approved by Commander Coordinate with the FRG Leader regarding proposed activities and review the results Ensure volunteers have work space IAW AR 608-1, App J
Administrative Support Ensure Volunteers receive a position description and sign Volunteer Agreement Ensure FRG rosters are up-to-date Recommend and draft awards for volunteers Track FRG issues UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO
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The Family Readiness Liaison (FRL) Provide support to the FRG Leader Assist with coordinating and scheduling briefings Coordinate and review information for forwarding to FRG membership Maintain communication link between Command and the FRG Leadership Assist with immediate needs of FRG members by providing referral information and follow-up Coordinate and maintain communication as a team with other FRLs, Senior Volunteer Advisors and FRG Leaders
UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO
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