Level I courses are targeted toward family members new to the Army or anyone interested in updating personal skills or basic knowledge.
1.01 Military terms, Acronyms, Customs, and Courtesies
Introduces the basic and unique words used routinely in military life. Team exercises reinforce the terms and meanings learned. Materials distributed will include a glossary of military and Army acronyms and terms; a list of the official bugle calls, including their times and purposes; and a handout explaining the Army's most basic customs and courtesies.
1.02 The Chain of Command and the Chain of Concern
Defines the military chain of command, emphasizing command structure, symbols, and the explanation of military grades and staff positions (including cilian employee equivalents). Explains the intent of the chain of concern in providing assistance to the famiies within a unit or organization.
1.03 Introduction to Military and Civilian Community Resources
Provides an overview of the resources available within both the military and civilian communities. Class handouts given to students arethe same materials provided to soldiers and civilian employees during similar courses and can be used as a checklist during departures, deployments and other important events.
1.03a Introduction to the Army family Action Planning Program (AFAP)
Provides an overview of the Army's grassroots program deveoped to give service members, their families and DA civilans a chance for their voices to be heard on quality of life issuse.
1.03b Introduction to Operation READY (OP READY)
Provides an overview on Operation READY. OP READY is a library of training resource materials. The READY materials are designed to serve a deploymentmobilization training materials for Commanders, Army Community Service, Reserve Components Family Program staff, Family Support Groups, unit leaders, rear detachment personnel, soldiers and family members.
1.04 Benefits, Entitlements, and Compensation
Introduces the basic benefits and entitlements recieved by military and civilian personnel. Expert information, including local handouts, will be provided by guest speakers from the areas to be discussed.
1.05 Family and Military Expectations
Covers the expectations that soldiers, civilian employees and their families have about the extent to which the military will "take care" of families. Also discusses what the military expects of soldiers, civilian employees and their families reguarding taking care of themselves andeach other.
1.06 Impact of the Mission on Family Life
Discusses the Army's missions and their impact upon soldiers, civilian employees and their families.
1.07Basic Problem Solving
Teaches the basic skills necessary to successfully solve problems.
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