Family Readiness Support Assistant
Program implemented April 2004 as contracted positions
April 2006 – VCSA determined that the program is a mission support element and belongs to the Army Commands
Per CG guidance, HRD implemented a temporary over hire program through FY08 – placing the employees in the GS system, funded and supported by HQ FORSCOM
FY08 FRSA Program consists of the following:
16 Full time GS-07s – Corps/Division level
458 Full time GS-05s – Brigade/Battalion level
DA FRSA Program
Implement to Battalion level across all ACOMs
Permanent positions on AUG TDA
GS6/YB1 – Battalion through Corps
Positions belong to the Commander (MSE provides admin support)
Expected implementation FY10
Hiring Process
Senior Commander sets hiring action procedures
FRG Advisors and Leaders are NOT part of the hiring process