Family Readiness Officer Tools and News
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Welcome to the Marine Corps Family Readiness Officer (FRO) website. This page was established to serve as a useful tool for FROs Corps-wide.
What is Family Readiness? Per MCO 1754.6A, "Family readiness is defined as families who are prepared and equipped with the skills and tools to successfully meet the challenges of the military lifestyle. Family readiness directly affects the fundamental purpose of the Marine Corps to make Marines and win battles by building commitment and raising morale, thereby increasing unit readiness."
What is a Family Readiness Officer (FRO)? A portion of the FRO's responsibilities include:
- Actively manage, coordinate and promote all matters pertaining to unit family readiness.
- Serve as the military point of contact concerning unit family readiness issues.
- Serve as the military protocol subject matter expert for family readiness events and for the KVN.
- Be familiar with MCO 1754.6A and NAVMC 1754.6A.
- Learn about all available resources to promote family readiness.
- Be thoroughly familiar with all MCFTB programs.
- Arrange for all appropriate KVN administrative and logistical support.
- Ensure command policy regarding information flow to families of single Marines is established and supported.
For a more complete listing of the FRO's responsibilities, click here.
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