DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
1
st
Battalion, 9
th
Field Artillery
2
nd
Brigade Combat Team
3d Infantry Division
Fort Stewart, Georgia 31314-5048
AFZP-VSD-HD 3 February 2009
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: 1
st
Battalion, 9
th
Field Artillery Family Readiness Group (FRG) Program
Standard Operating Procedures
1. REFERENCES.
A. Army Regulation, 608-1, 21 Jul 2006.
B. Army Regulation, 600-20, Command Policy, 7 June 2006
2. PURPOSE: To Maintain a Family Readiness Group (FRG) program that provides
outreach and assistance to the Families of 1-9 FA and encourages Family self-
sufficiency to allow deployed Soldiers to focus on their mission.
3. GENERAL: The 1-9 FA Family Readiness Group is an organization operating in
accordance with 2
nd
Brigade Support Battalion Family Readiness Standard Operating
Procedures and the 3
D
Infantry Division Guidance, and under guidance established by
the Battalion Commander (IAW this SOP). The only FRG officials recognized by this
command are those appointed in writing by their Commander. FRG leadership should
not be based on a Family Member’s rank or spouse’s position. The FRG encourages
self-sufficiency among its members by providing information, referral assistance, and
mutual support through a communications network among the chain of command,
Family Members, and community resources. The FRG program is a critical element
within the Family Readiness System. The other critical elements of the system include
the Family Readiness Group Liaison (FRG LNO), the Family Readiness Support
Assistant (FRSA), the Rear Detachment Commander, and the Family Readiness
Center. Family Care Team’s are also an essential part of the system.
4. CLASSIFICATION: This SOP does not contain classified information. Its intent is for
use only by the units assigned or attached to the 1-9 FA, 2
nd
Bde.
5. FUNCTIONS AND GOALS. Family Readiness is a Commander’s program at the
BCT, BN, and Company level. At its best, the FRG program serves as a vehicle to
enhance unit readiness in accomplishing the following goals:
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