Army Programs – Army Family Action Plan

Question 1

What Army Regulation covers the Army Family Action Plan?

Answer 1

AR 608-47

Question 2

What does AFAP stand for?

Answer 2

Army Family Action Plan.

Question 3

The AFAP program creates an information loop between whom?

Answer 3

The Global Army Family and Leadership. The AFAP provides a means for Army constituents to address and report issues of well-being concern to leadership at regular intervals.

Question 4

The AFAP program’s process of improvement begins where?

Answer 4

At the local level, where an annual symposium is held to examine issues of concern that delegates believe need to be fixed.

Question 5

The Army family has been symbolized by the Secretary of the Army as an equilateral triangle. How is each side of the triangle expressed?

Answer 5

Base: “Family of Components” (Total Force)
Second Leg: “Family of Units”
Third Leg: “Family of People”

Question 6

The philosophy toward the family, based on the Army Family White Paper, consists of three critical elements. What are they?

Answer 6

1. Partnership
2. Wellness
3. Sense of community

Question 7

What are some things that the AFAP does?

Answer 7

• Gives commanders a gauge to validate concerns and measure satisfaction.
• Enhances Army’s corporate image.
• Helps retain the best and brightest.
• Results in legislation, policies, programs and services that strengthen readiness and retention.
• Safeguards well-being.