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AFTB is about mission and Family readiness.

AFTB is helping empower Army Families through personal and Family preparedness training, which enhances overall Army readiness. AFTB helps Families adapt to Army life by providing information about the resources available to Soldiers and Army Family members. AFTB Class
Workshops are held on a regular ongoing basis at the Army Community Service building in the Pine Plains Complex.

Child care is provided for all workshops, children must be registered with CYS Services Central Enrollment Registry.

Please register at least one week prior to the class date; however, last-minute reservations may be available.
Call AFTB at (315) 772-6710 for information and reservations.


Course is targeted toward Family members new to the Army or anyone interested in updating personal or basic knowledge of the military. Subjects included are military terms, acronyms, customs, courtesies, Chain of Command, Chain of Concern, introduction to military and civilian resources. Learning how to read the LES (leave and earnings statement), introduction to the Army Family Action Plan and Operation READY. Benefits, entitlements and compensation, expectations, the impact of the mission on Family life, and basic problem solving.


Course will cover topics such as Family Readiness Groups and the Deployment Cycle, Communication, Personal Time Management, Acknowledging Change, The Volunteer Experience, Crisis, Coping and Grieving, Stress Management, Team Dynamics, Personality Traits, Enhancing Personal Relationships, Traditions, Customs, Courtesies and Protocol, Creative Problem Solving, Personal Conflict Management and Introduction to Leadership.


Course is for emerging leaders within the Army community. Course topics include Listening Skills, Motivating Factors, Building Self-Esteem, Personality Traits, Building a Cohesive Team, Group Conflict Management, Leader Roles, Leadership Skills, Understanding the organization of the Army, Political Issues and the Army, How to Develop Presentations, How to Plan and Conduct a Workshop, and Problem Solving Techniques for Leaders.


Gain extensive training on how to be an effective workshop presenter with the AFTB curriculum. This is your chance to develop your teaching skills, gain marketable job experience through volunteering and making new friends all at the same time! Come and join a great team of AFTB volunteers and seize the opportunity to contribute a valuable asset to your Fort Drum Community. Suggested pre-requisite: All three levels of AFTB courses.

 

Contact Information

Army Family Team Building

Army Community Service

Conway Road,  Bldg. P-4330

315-772-6710

drum.mwraftb@conus.army.mil

 

The Hours of Operation for each facility are listed on the Directory page.