What is a FRG leader?

Asked by: Sean Laksana

What is the role of FRG Leader? The FRG leader should be a person in a non-deployable status, preferably a spouse. Often, the FRG leader is the commander’s spouse, though not always. Any spouse in the unit who is willing and able to lead the efforts of the FRG can serve as FRG leader.

What does FRG stand for?

FRG stands for “Family Readiness Group,” and it is the focal point of family readiness in the Navy. The ARmy also used to use that acronym for their family readiness program, but have again changed it.

What is FRG in military?

Soldier and Family Readiness Groups (SFRG), formerly known as Family Readiness Groups (FRG), is a unit’s commander’s program, comprised of Soldiers, civilian employees, Family members (immediate and extended), and volunteers belonging to a unit.

What is the point of FRG?

In the early 1980s, FRG’s were formally acknowledged by the Army and named Family Support Groups. The program was primarily designed to provide a place where families of deployed service members could join together to assist one another.

What is the purpose of the Family Readiness Group?

FRG’s are established to provide activities and support to enhance the flow of information, increase the resiliency of unit soldiers and their families, provide practical tools for adjusting to military deployments and separations, and enhance the well-being and esprit de corps within the unit.

Is FRG mandatory?

You and the commander can make any meeting or event mandatory (within reason). For example a hail/fairwell, unit org day, etc. You just cannot make it mandatory to expend funds. As a leader he has a duty and responsibility to show support for the FRG.

What does FRG stand for in an address?

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