Army Family Action Plan Flashcards
What does AFAP stand for?
Army Family Action Plan
What Army Regulation covers AFAP?
AR 608-47
When was teh AFAP program established?
In 1983 as the result of a cheif of staff white paper called “the army family”
The AFAP program creates an information loop between whom?
The global army family, and leadership. It provides a means for army constiuents to address and report issues of well-being concern to leadership at regular interavals.
The AFAP programs process of improvement begins where?
At the local level. Where annual meetings are held to address issues of concern that delegates believe need to be fixed.
The army family has been symbolized by the secretary of the Army as an equilater triangle How is each side of the triangle expressed?
Base: Family of Components (the total force)
Leg: Family of units
Third leg: Family of people
The philosophy towards the fmaily. based on the family white paper consists of three critical elements. What are they?
Partnership
Wellness
sense of community
What are some things that AFAP does?
Gives commanders a gauge to validate concerns and measure satisfaction
Enhances the Army’s corporate image
Helps retain the best and the brightest
Results in legislation policies programs and services the strengthens the army’s readiness and retention
safeguards well being
What type of programs are focused on in the family of components?
Programs relating to the Active, Reserve and National Guard components as well as civilian employees
What type of programs are focused on in the family of units?
Programs relating to the unique relationship between soldiers to their units and units to other portions of the command.
What is the basis for the army theme: the army family?
A joint announcement by the secretary and the cheif of staff of the army based on the cheif of staff white paper of 1983
What types of programs are focused on in the family of people
Programs relating to all areas of concern for soldiers and their families, including military and civilian retiree.
