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AFAP - Army Family Action Plan
Posted: Thursday, March 5, 2009
1.
What does AFAP stand for?
Army Family Action Plan
2.
What Army Regulation covers the Army Family Action Plan?
AR 608-47
3.
When was the AFAP program established?
The AFAP program was established in 1983 as a result of the Chief of Staff, Army (CSA),1983 White Paper, “The Army Family.”
(AR 608-47 Dec 2004 / 1-4 / PDF 7)
4.
The AFAP program creates an information loop between whom?
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.
(AR 608-47 Dec 2004 / 3-1 / PDF 12)
5.
The AFAP program's process of improvement begins where?
At the local level, where an annual symposium is held to examine issues of concern that delegates believe need to be fixed.
(AR 608-47 Dec 2004 / 3-1 / PDF 12)
6.
The Army family has been symbolized by the Secretary of the Army as an equilateral triangle. How is each side of the triangle expressed?
- Base: "Family of Components" (Total Force)
- Second Leg: "Family of Units"
- Third Leg: "Family of People"
7.
The philosophy toward the family, based on the Army Family White Paper, consists of three critical elements. What are they?
- Partnership
- Wellness
- Sense of community
8.
What are some things that the AFAP does?
- 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
9.
What types of programs are focused on in the "Family of Components"?
Programs
relating to the Active Army, National Guard, Army Reserve and civilian
employees
10.
What type of programs are focused on in the "Family of Units"?
Programs relating to the unique relationship of soldiers to their units and unit ties to other components of the command, such as squad to its platoon or the platoon to its company (battery)
11.
What is the basis for the Army theme, "The Army family"?
A joint
announcement signed by the Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Army. This
announcement was based on the C/S white paper 1983
12.
What types of programs are focused on in the Family of People?
Programs
relating to all areas of concern to the service members and their families,
including the military and civilian retiree
