Army

Army Executive Order (HQDA EXORD) 018-12 ISO, "The Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP)," November 2011 This Order, which references DA Form 5434 (revised) and AR 600-8, provides the principles of support, standards of service, policies, functions, and tasks governing the Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP) and makes sponsorship mandatory for all Soldiers in the rank of private through colonel, and civilians in grades GS15 and below. When effectively executed, TASP supports readiness by mitigating stress,  and by enhancing unit cohesion, resiliency, and Espirit De Corps.

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. Chapter Four, Section Three of this publication specifically addresses relocation support services.

AR 614-6, "Permanent Change of Station Policy," October 7, 1985 This regulation prescribes policies and procedures pertaining to the assignments, details, and transfers during a permanent change of station (PCS) move. In addition to establishing general PCS policy, it provides specific policy pertaining to movement of units and headquarters-directed temporary duty (TDY) to schooling in conjunction with PCS.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps Order (MCO) P1700.24B, "Marine Corps Personal Services Manual," December 27, 2001 This Order publishes policies for Personal Services Programs within the Marine Corps Community Services. Chapter Four, Section Two formally establishes the Relocation Program (RP) within the Marine Corps and describes program requirements and staffing standards.

MCO P1320.11E, "Personnel Sponsorship Program," July 21, 1996 This Order provides instructions on how to establish a Sponsorship Program within a command. In partnership with RAP, the Sponsorship Program provides additional support on a voluntary basis to personnel and families arriving at a new installation. Forms for volunteers and families interested in participating in the Sponsorship Program are included.

Navy

Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 1740.3B, "Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program," August 25, 2005 This Instruction states that a sponsorship program should be used to integrate service members and their families into their new work and living environments after a change of duty station occurs. It provides guidance on selection of a sponsor and describes sponsor duties.

Secretary of the Navy Instruction (SECNAVINST) 1754.1B, "Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Program," November 5, 2007 This Instruction establishes Navy policy and assigns responsibilities for the administration and support of Navy FFSC programs.

SECNAVINST 1754.6A, "Relocation Assistance Program for Department of the Navy Personnel," November 8, 2005 This Instruction establishes requirements for the Relocation Program and outlines the services to be provided. Command responsibilities and a program overview are also included in this Instruction.

Air Force

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2102, "Base-Level Relocation Procedures," September 18, 2006 This Instruction defines Air Force standard relocation processing procedures.

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.