Assignment Coordination
The Exceptional Family Member Program is a mandatory enrollment program for sponsors with qualifying family members. The primary purpose of the Marine Corps EFMP is to ensure the continuum of care for eligible Marine Corps family members by identifying families with special needs, and maximizing the provision of services.
Assigning Marine sponsors to locations that can support the needs of their family member ensures that the sponsor's performance of duty is not inordinately affected by the demands of caring for their Exceptional Family Member. This allows the sponsor to concentrate on performing his/her duties and contributes to the operational readiness of Marine units. This is especially critical in overseas assignments where the provision of services may be limited. Successful execution of the EFMP improves the quality of life for Marine Corps families with special needs.