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Fort Polk, Louisiana
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Army Family Team Building (AFTB)

Strengthening the Army - One Family at a Time
337-531-9421/6269
The Fort Polk Army Family Team Building Staff is dedicated to providing education, guidance, Family readiness, empowerment and volunteer opportunities to the total Army Family and surrounding community.

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AFTB is a modular training program that is organized into three levels. The program is flexible and the classes can be taught separately for a unit briefing or a FRG meeting.

Level I

"Learn - Army"

1.1 Expectations & Impact of the Mission on Family Life     
1.2 Military Acronyms and Terms
1.3 Chain of Command
1.4 Introduction to Military Customs & Courtesies
1.5 Basic Military Benefits & Entitlements
1.6 Introduction to Community Resources
1.7 Introduction to Family  Readiness Groups
1.8 Supporting Your Child’s Education
1.9 Introduction to Family Financial Readiness
1.10 Basic Problem Solving

AFTB helps Family members learn about the Army life and how to maneuver through daily challenges by discovering how to decipher Army acronyms, utilize community resources, attain  better financial readiness and understand the goal and impact of the Army mission.


Level II

"Grow - Personal Skills"

2.1      Communication
2.2      Personal Time Management
2.3      Stress Management
2.4      Acknowledging Change
2.5      Exploring Personality Traits
2.6      Enhancing Personal Relationships
2.7      Team Dynamics
2.8      Personal Conflict Management
2.9      Creative Problem Solving
2.10    Traditions, Customs,Courtesies & Protocol
2.11    Crisis, Coping and Grieving
2.12    The Volunteer Experience
2.13    Family Readiness Groups and the Deployment Cycle
2.14   Introduction to Leadership

Level II helps Family members improve personal skills through the development courses of leadership and management in conjunction with the FRG, Community agencies, or other military and civilian organizations.

 

Level III

 "Lead"

3.1 Communication Skills for Leaders
3.2 Understanding Needs
3.3 Leadership Styles
3.4 Building Cohesive Teams
3.5 Managing Group Conflict
3.6 Leader Assisted Problem Solving
3.7 Delegation for Leaders
3.8 Meeting Management
3.9 Coaching & Mentoring
3.10 Family Readiness Group Leadership

Helps Family members develop advanced leadership skills and enhances participant’s organizational skills in the Army and civilian life.

Funded childcare is available. Children must be registered with CYS Services.

Army Family Team Building Program Tri-fold

 

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Please call 531-9421/6269 to register for classes. Registration is required for classes to ensure adequate instructors and materials are available.

LOCATION: Family Readiness Center, Building 924, on the corner of Mississippi and Bell Richard
TELEPHONE NUMBER:  337-531-9421/6269

FAX:  337-531-7171

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20-May-2013

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