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Chapter 4 Total Force Fitness Throughout the Fleet Readiness Training Plan “So in this total fitness, total health, how do you get at the integration of the spiritual, the mental, the social, the physical, etc,? What does it mean to us and what does it mean for families? It is a readiness issue because, if you are not successful in that, you are not ready to carry out your mission individually, as a unit, etc.” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ADM Mike Mullen, December 9, 2009 ,[object Object],military for accomplishing the mission of defending our country. A balance between Mission, Family, and Sailor is critical to overall readiness. To attain this balance, it is insufficient to train only the uniformed force. NECC affirms its commitment to educate, inform, and train the family members who support, sustain, and motivate its Sailors as well. This chapter outlines two concepts critical to understanding how optimal family readiness is achieved – the Fleet Readiness Training Plan (FRTP) and Total Force Fitness (TFF). The FRTP provides the framework to understand activity within a command from initial organization to post deployment and TFF provides 8 distinct perspectives to consider when addressing readiness of Sailors and their families. 2. Execution. Engaging families as a part of the command is a concept that requires thorough planning to ensure that their needs are addressed in every phase of a command’s life cycle. Outside of pre-deployment briefs, welcome home celebrations or a “Family Day” picnic most commands fail to develop the Military Family as an asset for their Sailors and command mission. By incorporating families into the four phase of the FRTP (maintenance, basic, integrated, sustainment) COs will develop families under their command umbrella as they would any other asset – through classes, training events, and vigilant maintenance. 3. Fleet Readiness Training Plan (FRTP). The FRTP is the operational lifecycle of a command. The FRTP dictates the operational tempo of a command and what Sailors devote their talents and resources to during any specific period of time. The FRTP consists of a four phase operational cycle which includes Maintenance, Basic, Integrated, and Sustainment. Since commands gain and lose personnel throughout the calendar year, Sailors and families may join a command at any phase of the FRTP. For this reason the Command, Personal and Family Readiness Program must be robust and responsive enough to address the unique needs of individuals and families that may temporarily be out of sync with the readiness of the command. 4. Total Force Fitness (TFF). TFF is a model of eight human conditions which must be considered and addressed throughout the phases of the FRTP. No condition is more important than any other and most issues of family readiness will include aspects of more than one condition simultaneously. An effective CFRT will consider ways that each condition might impact family readiness when developing a plan for each FRTP phase. Throughout the entire FRTP Cycle Sailors and their families are faced with multiple challenges that could be “categorized” under one or many of the domains of the TFF model. The TFF model is a planning tool that CFRT’s may use to assist its development of a holistic, comprehensive, and effective approach to Family Readiness. To support the mission of a command, the Department of Defense has developed a TFF model which applies to service members. NECC has modified the model to apply to family members. The key to Total Fitness is to provide Sailors, families, and CFRT’s with knowledge, skills and tools from which health, resilience and optimal performance can emerge: a. Physical Fitness. Physical Fitness is the ability to physically accomplish all aspects of day-to-day requirements while remaining healthy and uninjured. Physical fitness can be split into four components: endurance, mobility, strength, and flexibility. Examples: developing a healthy lifestyle with a hectic schedule b. Environmental Fitness: Environmental Fitness is the awareness of and ability to adapt and in any environment, and withstand the multiple stressors of a military lifestyle. Examples: change of duty station and geographic location, cost of living. c. Medical Fitness. Medical Fitness is a condition of mental and physical well-being as determined by medical standards. Example: Exceptional family member support d. Spiritual Fitness. All individuals are spiritual beings. Spiritual fitness refers to the ability of individuals to connect and the command’s ability to address the variety of needs within a diverse community. Example: Family access to spiritual programs e. Nutritional Fitness. Nutritional Fitness refers to the provision and consumption of food in quantities, quality, and proportions to enable daily performance and to protect against disease or injury. Example: Establishing and maintaining healthy eating pattern f. Psychological Fitness. Psychological fitness is the integration and optimization of mental, emotional, and behavioral abilities and capacities to optimize performance and strengthen the resilience of Sailors and families. Example: Operational Stress Continuum Training. g. Behavioral Fitness. Behavioral health refers to the relationship between an individual’s behavior and their positive or negative health outcome. Example: Children’s performance at school. h. Social Fitness. Social fitness is the establishment of stable, cohesive families that are integrated into the larger community. Social cohesion is a strength multiplier. Example: Vibrant, active and collaborative FRG. 5. TFF throughout the FRTP. The CFRT shall meet quarterly to discuss the command FRTP and consider the eight components of TFF and consciously decide how to integrate Family Readiness at each phase; keep in mind that commands may have multiple elements within the command on various phases of the FRTP. In these instances, the CFRT will make every effort to insure all Sailors and their families are informed and supported appropriately. The following paragraphs explain the general actions of a command during each FRTP phase and the offers a description of considerations for a CFRT: FRTP Maintenance Phase. During the Maintenance Phase the command (or detachment) refits from a previous deployment; organizes and identifies gaps in critical skill that are required before the command is completely operationally ready. Commanding officers should use the Maintenance Phase to assess the CRFT’s readiness to support families and arrange training for new members and the CFRT as a whole. Available resources are listed in Chapter 8. Some examples to consider in the integration of TFF into the Maintenance phase of FRTP: ,[object Object]

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COMPASS (refer families to FFSC)Selection Criteria and Planning Considerations for CFRT: (1) Family Readiness Officer (FRO). In addition to appointment criteria listed in Chapter Three, the FRO must be willing to communicate with family members and official volunteers. They must be comfortable with conveying the COs intent while being empathetic to the needs of families. The FRO will often be called upon to support family events after the duty day concludes, and they may be thrust into a family demographic different then their own. Some things to consider are: Experience in the Command Other Collateral Assignment Communication Skills with Civilian Personnel/Family Members Ability to empathize with Command Families and vet their concerns Willingness to “step up” in times of crisis or distress (2) Command Ombudsman: The Command Ombudsman must be chosen with great care. They must be willing to meet the needs of command families and explain/support the operational requirements of the command mission. An Ombudsman must be willing to listen to families without casting judgment. Their conversations regarding requests for information should be thorough as to not miss the root of an issue. An Ombudsman should display a sense of “loyalty to the unit, the Commander, Sailors and their Families”. The Command Ombudsman must also be willing to express concerns or complaints from family members to the CO. The Ombudsman is the Commander’s Liaison and the families’ advocate. Some things to consider are: Experience as a Navy/NECC Spouse/loved one Understanding the mission requirements and impact on command families Respect for all assigned personnel Communication skills Forward Leaning when caring for Command Families (3) Family Readiness Group Volunteers. Commands should foster a sense of unity by encouraging family members and spouses to be involved with command functions and support organizations. The FRG is a separate entity from the command, but offers a unique opportunity for understanding and support. COs do not appoint FRG leaders. COs should maintain oversight of FRG events and impact of the organization. Volunteers should be self-motivated, accepting of all loved ones, and willing to work together with command families. The CO is encouraged to discuss goals and mission statements with FRG Leaders or Board Members – as to promote a unified effort/understanding of Family Support. (4) Command Resource Center (CRC). A Command Resource Center will support both the CFRT and families within the command. Establish a CRC to centralize information and resource material distribution. Update the information as often as possible and encourage Sailors and families to submit information about resources they use. FRTP Basic Phase: During the Basic Phase commands emphasize development and mastery of individual skills required to complete a mission. Unit self sufficiency and preparedness to integrate into a more, complex, challenging organization are key objectives. Focus shifts from CFRT organization to outreach to Sailors and families in the Basic Phase. CFRTs work to establish a network that is capable of offering support in any situation. The CFRTs are capable of developing the sense of community. CFRTs should take every effort to include family members in organized command sponsored events. CFRTs should utilize command Morale Welfare and Recreation committee, Family Readiness Group, Wardroom, Chiefs Mess, and First Class Petty Officer Association to encourage a partnership between command organizations and families. Some examples to consider in the integration of TFF into the basic phase of FRTP: Command Indoctrination – include the spouses Mentorship Programs (COMPASS and CORE) Families Overcoming Under Stress Workshop(FOCUS) Command sponsored social events Other additional information and resources Planning Considerations for CFRT: (1) Invite family members to Command morale events. Include them in celebratory messages and ceremonies; educate family members on the Navy Core Values. Encourage Sailors to talk about WHY they have chosen to take an Expeditionary path. It is much easier to respect a decision if you can understand the motivation behind it. Utilize MWR, FRG, Wardroom and Chiefs Mess to encourage a partnership between Command organizations. Suggested events: ,[object Object]

Awards Ceremonies (2) Mission Awareness. It is important to clearly communicate the mission requirements and risks associated with the Command mission. A family who is prepared mentally for extended absences due to training or deployment can better prepare for the resulting stress. Knowledge can relieve some of this stress and anxiety. Commands should explain training requirements, Operational Tempo (OPTEMPO), living conditions, food and facilities available during deployment (OPSEC permitting). Families should also be made aware of normal communication conditions during operations and following critical incidents. Means of communication and availability should be shared with families to avoid high expectations being met with low capabilities. ,[object Object]

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