MWR, Fort Detrick

Family & MWR Forms

Fort Detrick FMWR Marketing
1520 Freedman Drive
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702
301-619-3323
Fax: 301-619-3227
E-mail: USAGMWRMarketing@amedd.army.mil

Mission

Provide affordable and well managed programs and services that are diversified, innovative, and focused on "well-being" to improve Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (Family & MWR) which directly supports Soldiers, Families, Retirees, and Civilians.

Responsibilities

Primary Staff Officer for all the "Well-Being" programs. Designed to enhance morale and promote readiness, and ensure the safety of personnel, property, facilities, and environment.

Objectives:

Support transformation.
Support combat readiness and effectiveness.
Support Army Family Covenant goals.
Support recruitment and retention of quality personnel.
Provide a quality of living comparable to that which our Soldiers and civilians are pledged to defend.
Promote and maintain the mental and physical fitness and well-being of personnel.
Ease the transition of individuals into military life and the relocation of personnel and accompanying family members.
Provide facilities and programs that meet the needs of today's Soldier, family, and community.

Army Community Service (ACS)

Mission:

Assist commanders in maintaining readiness of individuals, families, and communities within America's Army by developing, coordinating, and delivering services which promote self-reliance, resiliency, and stability during war and peace.

Functions:

Current Key Initiatives/Projects:

Enhance program delivery to National Guard and Reserve components and installationpopulation impacted by deployments.
Family Advocacy Program hosting training conference for regional social workers.
Relocation Welcome Package change over to CD or DVD's.
Army Family Action Plan fall conference/customer service initiative.
Mobilization/Relocation Program, whether deployed or on an extended TDY, awaiting theprogram to become known as one name "Hearts Apart."

Frederick Child, Youth and School Services

Mission:

Enhance readiness and well-being by reducing conflict between mission requirements and parental responsibilities.

Functions:

Child Development Services (Child Development Center and Family Child Care Program)
School Age Services (Before School, After School, Full Day Care, and Summer Camps)
Youth Services (Arts, Social Leisure Recreation, Middle and Teen Program, Youth Sports, Youth Development, Summer Camps, Walk-in Program, and Partnerships)
Education and Outreach Services (School Liaison Services, Outreach Services, Youth Education, Central Enrollment)

Current Key Initiatives/Projects:

Working with Balfour Beatty Communities to open a Child Development Home in the fall of FY09. The Child Development Center will open a Pre-K "Strong Beginning Classroom" in the fall of 2009-2010 school year
Working with Frederick County Public Schools on Early Childhood Education Steering Committee. Committee provides, promotes, and perpetuates quality early childhood educational practices that foster success for children birth to five.
Resume plans and design for a new Fort Detrick Teen Center.

Forest Glen Child, Youth and School Services

Current Key Initiatives/Projects:

CYSS Soldier and Family Assistance Center Liaison is working with Operation Military Kids, Yellow Ribbon, Our Military Kids, and Military Homefront to provide the best care and assistance available to the Wounded Warriors and their Families.
School Liaison Officer is actively involved with the Montgomery County School District, Prince George's County Schools and the DC Public Schools to aid Families with School Transitions.

Business Operations Division (BOD)

Mission:

Plan, implement, and operate a FMWR program that is sustaining and self-sufficient as possible while meeting the needs of our customers.

Functions:

Current Key Initiatives/Projects:

Construction of a Driving Range.
Construction project for a new Community Activities Center.
Construction project for a new 12-Lane Bowling Center.
Assessment of Nallin Farm Milk Barn for conversion of building.
Development of a FMWR Master Plan.
New lounge at Rally Point.

Community Recreation Division (CRD)

Mission:

Plan, implement, and operate a FMWR program that is sustaining and self-sufficient as possible while meeting the needs of our customers.

Functions:

Arts and Crafts
Automotive
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)
Entertainment
Fishing at Nallin Pond
Hunting (Bow)
Leisure Travel
Library (Multi-Media Center)
Nallin Farm Recreational Area
Outdoor Recreation
Paintball Course
Recreational Programs
Special Events
Sports and Fitness

Current Key Initiatives/Projects:

Promote and enhance Outdoor Recreational Activities - 10K Race, Fishing Rodeos, and High Adventure Tours.
Capitalize on delivering various recreation opportunities at nearby civilian recreation facilities such as Baker Park.
Install a Rock Climbing Wall System.

NAF Support Division

Mission:

Provides financial oversight for both APF and NAF budgets providing guidance and assistance in all aspects of the budgeting process. Serves as the functional proponent within the directorate on matters relating to property management and internal controls.

Functions:

APF/NAF Financial Management
Program Management
NAF Major Construction
Private Organizations
NAF Property Management
Internal Review/Management Controls
NAF Supply Operation
Public Private Ventures
Strategic Planning
Marketing
Program Management
Lean Six Sigma Process
Commercial Sponsorship

Admin, Plans & Program Management Office

Mission:

Provides administrative and personnel oversight for both APF and NAF employees, providing guidance and assistance in all areas of personnel management. Also, serving as the functional proponent within the directorate on matters relating to customer relations, marketing, and commercial sponsorship.

Functions: