- SFRG TRAININGS & ONLINE REGISTRATION
- ROLES
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Commanders
The commander serves as the Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG) Leader.
Army Command Policy 600-20 (24 JUL 2020) and The Army Leader’s Desk Reference for Soldier/Family Readiness provides specific guidance for the command roles.Command Family Readiness Representative (CFRR)
The CFRR serves as the commander's representative to ensure the free flow of information and support between the unit leadership, its volunteer base, and unit personnel to include Family members, in providing:
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Operational (primary advisor to the SFRG on all military matters), administrative (ensure SFRG rosters are up to date), and logistical support (coordinate volunteer training) to the SFRG leadership.
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Monitors and maintains oversight of the Command Soldier and Family Readiness Program. CFRR duties are assigned by the commander.
The Senior Command Family Readiness Representative (CFRR) at Battalion and Brigade level aid subordinate CFRR’s and facilitate the free flow of information regarding Soldier and Family readiness to and from the brigade/battalion command teams and steering committees.
The CFRR serves as a point of contact to ensure subordinate units receive the necessary support from brigade and battalion and provides advice to the brigade/battalion command teams regarding Soldier and Family readiness related issues.ACS offers a CFRR Training where CFRR's can complete all required training for the position.
The SFRG is not a one-person job, therefore, additional volunteers need to be recruited in order to build a team that works together for the good of the Soldier's and Families in the unit.
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- RESOURCES
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SFRG Volunteer Handbook In this handbook you will find:
SFRG Informal Fund Custodian Handbook This handbook has everything you need to manage your SFRG Informal Funds. Templates available here for record keeping and audits.
How do we apply for an EIN? All SFRG Informal Funds require an Employer Identifier Number from the IRS. This will walk you through the process.
How do I get a Camp Humphreys Area III Food Handlers Card? Take the class online or call to set up a group training through Environmental Health at DSN 737-1732. Pro-tip: Have everyone who participates in your events take the class and keep a binder with a copy of the food handler’s card on file. It keeps it easily accessible in case of an on-the-spot inspection!
Volunteer Position Descriptions These job description templates make it easy to customize what you need from your volunteer and can be transferred into VMIS.
These are the required forms for all SFRG Volunteers.
DD 2793 Volunteer Agreement
DA 4162 Volunteer Service Record
DA 4713 Daily Time Record
VMIS –Use this system to apply for positions and track your volunteer hours
- POLICIES & REGULATIONS
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Changes to the Soldier and Family Readiness Group Program; Dated 01APR19
This directive established an official name change to refer to FRG's henceforth as SFRG's, Soldier and Family Readiness Group. It also establishes policy changes to fundraising, reporting, and informal fund activities for the Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG) Program. It supersedes AR 608-1, Appendix JHQDA EXORD 233-19 Army-Wide Implementation of the Soldier and Family Readiness Group
Dated 16DEC19 is designed to add clarification of the Army Directive 2019-17The Army Regulation that governs all Soldier and Family Readiness Group operations is Army Regulation 608-1, Appendix J
Army Command Policy contains guidance on Army Family readiness at para 5-2, page 48,
Army Regulation 600-20 (dated 24 July 2020)The Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1342.22 establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and establishes procedures for the provision of Family Readiness Services
Want to have a fundraiser outside your Battalion footprint? Follow the steps in the USAG Humphreys Fundraising Policy
Other policies and regulations that may be beneficial:
AR 1‐100
Gifts and DonationsAR 1‐101
Gifts for Distribution to IndividualsAR 25‐30
The Army Publishing ProgramAR 25‐55
The Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act ProgramAR 210‐22
Private Organizations on Department of the Army InstallationsAR 215‐1
Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Non‐appropriated Fund InstrumentalitiesAR 600‐29
Fundraising within the Department of ArmyAR 672‐20
Incentive Awards Joint Forces Travel Regulation (JFTR), Appendix E, Part I, paragraph A 5CFR §2635.101(b)
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive BranchDoD 5500.7‐R
Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)DoDD 1342.17
Family PolicyDoDI 1015.10
Programs for Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)DoDI 1100.21
Voluntary Services in the Department of DefenseDoD Instruction, 1015.15
Procedures for Establishment, Management, and Control of Non‐appropriated Fund Instrumentalities and Financial Management of Supporting Resources, Enclosure 55 U.S.C. §552(b)
The Privacy Act10 U.S.C. §1588
Authority to Accept Certain Voluntary Services10 U.S.C. §1788(b)
Family Support for Children of Armed Forces Members Assigned to Support Contingency Operations26 U.S.C. §501c(19)
Exemption from Tax for Nonprofit Armed Forces Organizations
What is an SFRG?
A Soldier/Family Readiness Group is a command sponsored organization of family members, volunteers, soldiers, and civilian employees belonging to a unit, that together provide an avenue of mutual support and assistance and a network of communications among the family members, the chain of command, chain of concern, and community resources.
What does the SFRG do for the Family?
Unit Soldier & Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs) foster a sense of belonging to the unit and community and provide a vehicle for Families to develop friendships while they gain information about the unit and community. In addition, they provide information and referral, and share support during deployments. Through successful SFRG efforts, many spouses have developed a more positive attitude toward themselves, a better understanding of why deployments are necessary and the Army mission to maintain readiness.
…for the Soldier?
SFRGs provide support that communicates command caring, genuine care, and as open and honest communication as possible. This allows Soldiers to trust in that care, which enables them to concentrate on the mission at hand and have the emotional readiness to carry out that mission. SFRGs help develop a confidence in Soldiers that Family members will receive reliable and friendly support when the Soldier is away. This can be a meaningful stabilizer for Soldier performance in the unit, and an enhancer of training and psychological readiness to fight.
