Social Compact
The Social Compact lays out a 20-year strategic plan for ensuring that the Department of Defense's performance goals for quality of life keep pace with the changing expectations of the American workforce and address the needs of the two-thirds of military families living off the installation as well as the Reserve Components. It describes the intricate fabric of support that must exist to support the military community while giving even greater focus to the most pressing quality of life issues
Modernized Social Compact
QQLR - 1st Quadrennial Quality of Life Review Report to Congress
This report highlights matters affecting the quality of life of members of the Armed Forces in relation to the national security strategy of the United States. It articulates a caring leadership who understands the sacrifices and demands of the military lifestyle and reiterates the Department's commitment to underwrite family support.
DoD Report to Congress on Predatory Lending Practices Directed at Members of the Armed Services and their Families
This report, directed by the FY 2006 National Defense Authorization Act, looks at the prevalence and impact of predatory lending practices, the actions taken by DoD to abrogate these impacts and legislative needed to supplement the DoD efforts.
The DoD Report on Assistance to Local Educational Agencies for Defense Dependants Education
The Department of Defense has a vested interest in quality education for military families even though elementary and secondary education is the jurisdiction of the state and local government.
Attracting and retaining high quality personnel is a priority for the all volunteer Armed Forces today. One of the major factors in retaining the most capable personnel is providing quality educational experiences for Service members and their families.
