Army Family Action Plan
Have an idea, an issue or concern?
The Army Family Action Plan has the answer. The AFAP is an Armywide initiative to improve the overall quality of life for Soldiers and their families. It is a process whereby we identify critical issues concerning welfare and morale and present them to senior Army leadership for resolution.
The process starts at the installation, where volunteer delegates participate in an AFAP conference. These delegates are assigned to working groups to review issues, suggestions and concerns submitted for consideration by members of the community. These working groups address specific areas of concern, including medical and dental, benefits and entitlements, family support, force support and many more. Delegates include Soldiers, National Guardsmen and Reservists, military retirees, family members and Department of the Army civilian employees.
Delegates review and prioritize issues which are presented to the Garrison commander on the last day of the conference. Some issues will be resolved at the local level, and some will be forwarded to Forces Command and/or Training and Doctrine Command. Issues not resolved at FORSCOM or TRADOC may be sent to Headquarters Department of Army, where they will be "worked" by the AFAP General Officer Steering Committee until resolved or deemed unattainable. Since AFAP's inception in 1983, the process has resulted in more than 117 legislative changes, 162 Department of Defense or Army policy changes and 178 new or improved programs and services.
Examples of Armywide AFAP Success
- Service member's Group Life Insurance increased from $50,000 to $200,000.
- Soldiers may store a vehicle at government expense if they PCS to a location a vehicle is not permitted.
- Thrift Savings Plan was authorized.
- Creation of the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program.
If you would like to submit an issue, submit an online AFAP Issue Sheet.
If interested in volunteering for conference staff positions, please contact the AFAP program manager at 706-545-2794.
Results of the Fort Benning 2011 AFAP Symposium
Department of the Army 2011 AFAP Report
Hours & Contact Information
| Address | Building 7, Baltzell Avenue (view on map) |
| Phone | 706-545-2794 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday: 8am-4:30pm |
| Contact the Army Family Action Plan coordinator | |
| Submit an ICE comment card |
