Military Family Programs: Where Do We Go from Here

Abstract

Family well-being affects soldier morale, retention and unit readiness. Family programs and services and Army leadership attitudes and practices impact directly on family well-being. This study examines the Army Family Action Planning (AFAP) process in order to assess its effectiveness in responding to family issues and concerns and to determine whether or not its focus should change in the future. The study also addresses some significant leadership issues identified through the AFAP process. Finally, recommendations are offered which may be useful in assisting Army leaders determine 'where we go from here' with policies and programs that impact on Army families.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1989
Accession Number
ADA207263

Entities

People

  • Danny L. Crawford

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civilian Personnel
  • Cohesion
  • Combat Readiness
  • Communities
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Environment
  • Families (Human)
  • Guidance
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Families
  • Perception
  • Personnel Management
  • Quality Of Life
  • Recruiting
  • Training
  • War Colleges

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