Operation READY
Resources for Education About Deployment and You
About Operation READY
Operation READY is a training and information resource developed after the Persian Gulf War from lessons learned and has been updated periodically during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. These training and resource materials are intended for individual Soldiers/DA Civilians, Family members and Family program staff of active duty Reserve Components. Other Army Family program professionals, unit leaders, Chaplains, Family Readiness Group leaders, Family Readiness Support Assistants (FRSAs), and volunteers can benefit from review of specific Operation READY handbooks and guides. These materials provide guidance on supporting Soldiers/DA Civilians and Family members through stages of the ARFORGEN cycle process, RESET, Train/Ready and Available.
Training and Resource Materials
The training and resource materials include:
- Handbooks/Guides which provide information to different audiences such as Family program staff, unit leaders, Care Team volunteers, Soldiers/DA Civilians and Family members.
- Facilitators' Guides with accompanying PowerPoint and handouts, found only on the ASC Staff Site, provide training resources for Family program staff.
- The Smart Book provides supplemental information, regulations, policy guidance and other key information.
- Refer to the next section for a list of all available Operation READY downloads.
Operation READY Files
- U.S. Army Family Readiness Group Leader's Handbook - Designed to be used by FRG leaders in the Active, Guard, and Reserve Components.
- U.S. Army Family Readiness Support Assistant: FRSA Resource Guide - Designed primarily to inform FRSAs about their roles and responsibilities in the ARFORGEN cycle process.
- U.S. Army Rear Detachment Commander's Handbook - Describes how leadership and FRGs individually and in partnership support Soldiers and Family members through the ARFORGEN cycle process.
- U.S. Army Deployment Cycle Readiness: Soldier's, and Family Member's Handbook - Helps Families prepare for the phases of the ARFORGEN cycle, providing tips, ideas and resources.
- U.S. Army RESET Guide for Professionals - Provides Reintegration guidance for professionals when dealing with Soldiers and Family Members.
- U.S. Army RESET Handbook for Soldiers, DA Civilians and Family Members - Provides Reintegration tips, ideas and resources for Soldier, DA Civilians and Family Members.
- U.S. Army RESET Guide for Leaders - Provides leaders a menu of recommendations to guide and motivate Soldiers/Civilians and their Family members through the RESET process.
- U.S. Army Leader's Handbook: Trauma in the Unit - Provides information and guidance to leaders on how to help Soldiers, Families and military units understand and respond when traumatic events occur.
- U.S. Army Care Team Handbook - Provides guidance for Care Team volunteers to understand the Care Team's role and to learn how to support Families effectively.
- U.S. Army Deployment Support Handbook: Children and Youth - This handbook is designed for professionals to learn about the deployment readiness process and the effects on children and youth.
- U.S. Army Deployment Readiness Handbook for DA Civilians and Family Members - This handbook includes tips on preparing for deployment, managing separation and reintegration and provides information on programs and resources available to assist DA Civilians and their Families.
- U.S. Army Guide on Family Assistance Centers - This handbook provide information and guidelines that enhance preparedness and responsiveness of Family Assistance Centers (FAC) in any situation, but especially in providing enduring support for term deployments, mass casualties, and natural disasters.
- Operation READY Smart Book - Provides supplemental information, regulations, policy guidance and other key information. Note: the Smart Book linked above does not have downloadable resources.
Unit Family Readiness Brochure
Reproduction Instructions for the Customized Unit Family Readiness (UFR) Brochure:
- Download the following document: UFR Custom Brochure
- Customize the label by opening the document and entering your personal community's contact information. This label should be copied onto 8.5 by 11-inch sized clear or white adhesive backed label material (available at office supply stores). Trim the printed labels (4 per page) and stick on to brochure.
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