The Chief of Engineers decided that USACE should adapt the FRG Structure to support our deployed civilians. We utilize the term “Family Readiness Network” or FRN to distinguish our family readiness support network from the more traditional Army troops FRGs. Currently, Wilmington District has a significant number of our team members deployed, and many have left behind families in the local area. As our world continues in a state of persistent change, Wilmington District employees and their family members must also continue working toward mission readiness. FRN is a crucial building block of mission readiness.

 Purpose of FRN

·         Provide education and guidance on important topics or issues

·        Identify family needs

·         A source of social support, morale building, and friendship

·        Be a resource to families

·         An information / communication conduit

·         Foster connections and build camaraderie

 Family Readiness Roles

·        Provide families with pertinent information from USACE

·         Responsible for providing resources that help families solve their problems

·        Not responsible for solving families’ problems

·         Maintain communication with deployees and their families throughout the deployment cycle