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You can also register for AFTB class
by calling (915) 569-5500 or in person at any of our ACS facilities.
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Army Family Team Building is an educational
program which provides training that prepares everyone in America's Army
to function at the highest level, given any situation. The training improves personal and family preparedness, which
enhances overall Army readiness. AFTB offers FREE educational training for (and taught by) Soldiers and Family members. Classes are not limited to ID card holders: boyfriends, girlfriends and fiancées are welcome! Learn about community resources,
military terms, benefits, leadership skills and more.
AFTB has
something for you....
Living within the Army culture can be as
challenging as it is rewarding. AFTB will help you feel comfortable in
your military environment by learning the military lingo, developing realistic expectations, learning about your benefits and accessing services
available to you as a member of the Army family. AFTB can help you
“Learn” Army… meet others who know exactly how you feel… and help find
your comfort zone… but… YOU have to take the first step!
“Learn” Army: Transitioning into the Army lifestyle is an
important step and we all enter with some concerns:
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Can I adjust to this new environment?
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Is the Army culture really different
from civilian life?
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How will my life change and how will I
adjust?
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Will I meet others who feel like I do?
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Where can I find the resources and
services that I need?
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AFTB can help you “grow” personal skills
that will make you an asset to any organization such as your Family
Readiness Group, the Parent Teacher Association, your religious
organizations and many other volunteer groups within your community.
Taking the time to develop and grow individually will benefit you in all
environments, not just the Army… but… YOU have to seek the
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"Grow” Personal Skills:
Personal growth happens throughout your life. As a member of the
Army family, you can:
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Continue to develop your personal
skills
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Manage the stress of deployment and
your personal time
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Learn to make better decisions
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Learn to communicate better
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Learn how to get out into the community
and get involved
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AFTB will help you become a self-confident
leader who possesses the attributes and traits that others admire and
will provide you with an opportunity to give back to your community as a
leader, a volunteer, a coach and a mentor … but… YOU have to get
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“Lead” Others: Did you know that you lead others every day
without even being aware of it? Have you ever wondered
how to:
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Develop the positive attributes you see
in people you admire
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Effectively lead a group and motivate
project teams
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Find out what makes you “tick” and
operate the way you do
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Identify your strengths and areas
needing improvement
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Share your experiences
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Continue to grow professionally
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:
- Wednesday, October 31
- Tuesday, December 4
For more information, call the Family Resilience Center at (915) 569-5500.
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Level 2 (13 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION)
Level 2 courses provide personal development and encourages emerging leadership from within the Army community, as well as learning how to cope with challenging situations. Classes include:
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Communication
- Personal Time Management
- Stress Management
- Acknowledging Change
- Exploring Personality Traits
- Team Dynamics
- The Volunteer Experience
- Enhancing Personal Relationship
- Personal Conflict Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Traditions, Customs, Courtesies and Protocol
- Crisis, Coping and Grieving
- Family Readiness Groups and Deployment Cycle
- Introduction to Leadership
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Level 3 (12
HOURS OF INSTRUCTION)
Level 3 courses offer training to enhance the professional growth and leadership development opportunities of family members, especially those who might assume advisory and mentoring roles within the unit and community. Classes include:
- Communication Skills for Leaders
- Understanding Needs
- Leadership Styles
- Building Cohesive Teams
- Managing Group Conflict
- Leader Assisted Problem Solving
- Delegation for Leaders
- Meeting Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Family Readiness Group Leadership
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Level 1 (10 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION)
Updated for 2005, Level 1 courses
are targeted toward those new to the Army or interested in updating
personal skills or basic knowledge of the Army. Classes include:
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Expectations
and Impact of the Mission on Family Life
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Military
Acronyms and Terms
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The Chain of
Command
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Introduction to
Military Customs and Courtesies
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Basic Military
Benefits and Entitlements
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Introduction to
Military and Civilian Community Resources
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Introduction to
Family Readiness Groups
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Supporting Your
Child and Education
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Introductions
to Family Financial Readiness
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Basic Problem
Solving
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What can AFTB do
for me?
The most important
thing AFTB can do is to prepare Soldiers and
Family members for life in the military. By
educating the Family member, he/she is able to
survive all that the military lifestyle can
throw at them. AFTB promotes self-reliant
military Families which reduces Soldier stress
and increases mission readiness.
As a Commander,
First Sergeant, or Family Readiness Group
Leader, what can I do for AFTB?
The key to any
great program is the people who participate in
it. The single most important thing you can do
for the AFTB program is encourage attendance:
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Keep
Soldiers and Family members current on
class schedules. Use flyers, the unit
newsletter and word of mouth to promote
attendance. (The AFTB Office will
provide flyers upon request.)
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Ask an AFTB
volunteer to come to an FRG meeting to
brief the unit about AFTB
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Coordinate
Level I training for your unit (Training
is available at the AFTB classroom or
offsite.)
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Take an
AFTB Level yourself - AFTB training has
a lot to offer at all levels of
experience.
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Talk
positively about the program
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I've been an Army spouse for over 10 years. I don't really
need AFTB training, do I?
We highly recommend
taking Level 1 no matter how many years as a
military spouse you have. Think of all the
experience and knowledge that you have to share
with the other students in the class as well as
having the ability to explain Level 1 to those
you are encouraging to attend. AFTB Levels II
and III are specifically designed with your
experience in mind. Level II focuses on
leadership training. These classes build on
your experience and equip you to lead family
members and volunteers within your unit and
other organizations. Level III assists your
transition from leader to mentor/advisor.
Do I have to take
the classes in order?
No. While we
encourage you to take each level in order that
you may better understand the next level, you
may take the levels according to your interest
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