In the equation SR + FR = MR; Soldier Readiness (SR) together with Family Readiness (FR) are equally important and vital to Mission Readiness (MR). 

Families are Encouraged to:

Become self-reliant

Prepare for military separation

Support the military family member

Learn how to access benefits and entitlements

Participate in the unit’s Family Readiness Group

Utilize the Army Reserve Family Programs Portal www.arfp.org

Use the AKO accounts for email communication - account set up instructions

Visit the Mobilization and Deployment Readiness page to access Financial and Family Checklists, Mobilization links, and learn about Family Readiness Groups (FRG)

A new initiative, known as the virtual Family Readiness Group, designed to support and improve how information is passed to families when Soldiers are deployed will launch October 1, 2005  on the World Wide Web.
"The Virtual Family Readiness Group is designed to replicate the major components of FRGs but in a virtual context," said Jay M. Burcham, chief of Deployment and Mobilization Readiness Division for the U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center's Family Programs Directorate in Alexandria, Va.  Read More or visit www.armyFRG.org

The Army Reserve Family Program is committed to offering education, training, awareness, outreach, information, referral, and follow-up. Our mission and vision statements reflect our commitment to the Army Reserve community. Contact your local Army Reserve Family Programs Office.  Mission and Vision

The Army Reserve offers family readiness training at the unit, Regional Readiness Command, and Army Reserve Command levels for Soldiers and their families, volunteers, and leadership.  Family Readiness Training

This series of videos was designed for families by families. The videos offer accurate, relevant information and can be watched at your convenience, in the comfort of your home.
As you watch the videos, we encourage you to take notes and jot down the questions or concerns that you have. And then call your Family Program Coordinator or Mobilization Deployment Assistant to discuss.  Read More

The Army Reserve offers an avenue for your voice to be heard –  the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP).  This process seeks input from Soldiers, family members, retirees, Department of the Army Civilians (DAC), volunteers, and representatives of the Army in the form of issues and recommendations for change.  Leadership ensures that these issues of concern are formally assigned, monitored, and managed as they are worked toward resolution.