Family Centers Service Regulations and Orders

Army

Army Regulation (AR) 608-1, “Army Community Service Center,” September 19, 2007  This Regulation prescribes the policies and responsibilities for establishing and operating an Army Community Service (ACS) Center at Army installations, Office of the Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator (AVCC), and organizations accepting voluntary service. Chapter 4 provides the policy for deployment/mobilization and stability and support for operation readiness.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps Order (MCO) P1700.27B, “Marine Corps Community Services Policy Manual,” March 9, 2007  This Order provides organizational, operational, and financial policies for Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) programs and activities. Chapter 7 defines deployment support programs and requirements for deploying forces of the Marine Corps.

Navy

OPNAV Instruction 1754.1B, “Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Program,” November 5, 2007  This Instruction establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the administration and support of the Navy FFSC program. This Instruction includes deployment and readiness program components.

Secretary of the Navy Instruction (SECNAVINST) 1754.1B, “Department of the Navy Family Support Programs,” September 27, 2005  This Instruction revises Department of the Navy policy and assigns responsibilities for the implementation of the Navy and Marine Corps Family Support Programs and key functions. It includes the policies for mobilization and deployment assistance.

Air Force

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3009, “Airman and Family Readiness Centers,” January 18,2008  This Instruction provides the authority and criteria for establishing Airman and Family Readiness Centers and defines services and activities for those centers. Section 3.10 requires the Airman and Family Readiness Centers to provide relocation information, education, and skills development for customers.