Fort Bliss MWR

If you are a commander, you can support a strong AFAP program in your community, and you can draw on the real-time quality of life information AFAP provides.
If you are a Soldier, Retiree, Civilian, or Family member - Active, Guard, or Reserve - you can be part of the local, region, and HQDA AFAP programs.

Fort Bliss Army Family Action Plan

What is AFAP?
AFAP provides the Army Community a "voice" in shaping their standards of living and identifying issues related to the current environment.

Proven results
-- 667 issues; 86 active; 458 completed; 120 unattainable; 3 combined.
-- 90% of AFAP issues are worked at the local level.
-- 61% of the active HQDA AFAP issues impact all services
-- 117 legislative changes; 162 Department of Defense of Department of the Army policy changes; 178 improved programs or services.
-- Leaders trust/support AFAP-provides real-time information that enables commanders to respond more rapidly to resolve problems, implement good ideas and guides policy formation.

Our program has been alive and going strong for 27 years. We have proven results that you can view below.. Many of the changes we’ve made have most likely impacted you directly!

Changes we've made
-- Free Online Tutoring for Military Students
-- Distribution of Montgomery GI Bill benefits to Dependents
-- Noncompetitive Appointment Authority for Spouses
-- Annual Leave carryover increase from 60 to 75 days
-- Funding for FRSA’s at the Battalion Level
-- Extended Educational Benefits for Spouses
-- Dental and Visual Insurance Coverage for Federal Employees
-- Military Pay Table (targeted pay raises)
-- School Liaison Officer Positions
-- Military Thrift Savings Plan
-- TRICARE for Life for eligible Retirees
-- BOSS Program Policy
-- SGLI Increases
-- Minimum standards for Army Child Care
-- In-State Tuition for Military Dependants

The Conference
The Army Family Action Plan Conference at Fort Bliss is held in the fall every year. In 2012, the conference will be held November 5-9 at the new Family Resilience Center on Fort Bliss.
At our conference you can expect to influence change within the Military community. You will learn to work as an important member of a powerful team by evaluating top issues facing the Military community. You will be essential in prioritizing those issues and reporting the top issues to command in order to get real change for Service Members, Families, Survivors, etc.

We thank you in advance for your interest in one of the Army’s principal programs in ensuring quality of life for our community and ensuring the Army changes to keep pace with the changing times.

Changing the Army One Issue at a Time!

The AFAP Volunteers

Delegate
A delegate is put in place to represent the total Army; It’s their job to identify issues and recommends solutions. The delegate is the voice for change!

Facilitator
The facilitator will enable the AFAP process to happen by encouraging the members of the group to find their own solutions to the issues being addressed while remaining neutral.

Room Manager
The room manager assists the group with all logistical needs and assists with administrative support, distributing supplies, and assists with giving directions as needed.

Transcriber/Recorder
The transcriber/recorder captures the basic ideas of the group and writes them in full view of all participants. They record the ideas of the speaker in a way that can be easily understood while remaining neutral to the issue. This person is also responsible for completing the final issue papers and brief out slides.

Issue Support
Issue support volunteers are the authority on AFAP issues, they provide the group with issue history and ensure they follow issue development standards. Also issue support ensures the issue being worked is not currently at the DA level.

Click here to download the
AFAP Brochure

Did you know?
You can always submit issues for consideration by AFAP. Click here for the online issue worksheet.

Army Family Action Plan Conference

The upcoming Fort Bliss Army Family Action Plan Conference gives you the chance to make a difference in the Fort Bliss community! This year's conference will take place November 5-8 at the Family Resilience Center, Bldg. 250 Club Road, and AFAP needs you! Visit www.blissmwr.com/afap to submit your issues or register to participate. Volunteers are needed to serve as delegates and conference staff. Free child care is provided for conference participants. For more information, call 568-2672.

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ACS Community Overview

Learn about Army Community Service resources and what the program offers to the community during the ACS Community Overview. Sessions will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Family Resilience Center, Bldg. 250 Club Road, on the following dates:

Tuesday, December 4

For more information, call the Family Resilience Center at (915) 569-5500.

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