Example of unit/commander Yellow Ribbon manual/expectations- given to all commanders during planning stages.

Example of unit/commander Yellow Ribbon manual/expectations- given to all commanders during planning stages

CONG Family Programs Office Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program 12200 E Briarwood Avenue #160 CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112-6709 11 October 2012 The Colorado National Guards Department of Defense Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Programs goal is to provide nearly 5,000 Soldiers, Airmen and their families the tools necessary to ease the hardships of a deployment. Since 2004 Family Programs has been conducting post-deployment retreats for the service member and their family at the 90-day mark. They worked with the Veterans Administration Hospital to provide the resources needed to achieve that goal. In 2008 this became a requirement and it was named the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. Section 582 of the National Defense Authorization Act mandates each state to provide a reintegration program for returning service members and their families. Colorado took this one step further. We are providing pre-deployment events for service members and their families 30 days prior to deployment. Service member participation is mandatory and is not held during scheduled drill periods prior to the deployment. During the entire deployment cycle, family programs staff members provide the proactive continuum of care needed to ensure service members and their families receive the care and services needed to support a normal life. We also offer our spouses a Sustainment event midway through the deployment as well as a Pre-Return/Reunion event 30 days prior to the return of the service member. The Sustainment focuses on providing the spouses more coping skills while in a relaxing environment while the Pre-Return/Reunion event focuses on reintegration and what the family can expect upon homecoming. Once the service member returns, our program offers 30, 60 and 90 day post-deployment events. Again, these events that are required for our service members and highly recommended for the families offer the tools necessary for a successful reintegration. The Yellow Ribbon program places special emphasis on the children and youth of the deployed service members. During every event there are special programs available for the youth to address their needs. We work very closely with Operation Military Kids to offer a fun and exciting program. We have designed our program so that it can be applied to any military component. We have invited returning service members from the Air National Guard as well as the Army Reserves. We work closely with the Air National Guard and the Army Reserves to ensure these air men and reservists have the opportunity to attend our Yellow Ribbon deployment events. The Yellow Ribbon funding has allowed us to provide a robust, preventative, and proactive support program for service members and their families. The funding has also allowed us to provide an exceptional level and quality of service to over 3000 service members and their spouses. Our youth program has also provided training and support to more than 600 children. Due to the current deployment cycle Colorado is now facing, there are 17 events scheduled for the year 2012-2013. With the return of over 500 service members this year and the projected deployment of over 900 service members in the next 12 months, the need for a robust Yellow Ribbon program is more important than ever. I welcome the opportunity to answer any questions or listen to any comments concerning The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. I can be reached at 720-250-1185 or [email protected]. Thank you for your service. MARY A. THOMPSON SFC, COARNG CONG YELLOW RIBBON, NCOIC

Reintegration Colorado Yellow Ribbon Yellow Ribbon & Re- Integration The purpose of the Yellow Ribbon program is to provide informational events and activities for members of the Colorado National Guard, their families and community members. The Yellow Ribbon team facilitates access to the numerous services supporting the health and well being of our military soldiers and community throughout all phases of deployment. During the pre-deployment phase, emphasis is placed on the readiness and education of service members and their families along with preparing the community for combat deployment. The post deployment phase focuses on the reintegration process, education benefits, continued health care options, post combat support and reconnecting with family members. Activities will ensure service members and their families understand their benefits and resources available to them, throughout the entire deployment cycle. SFC Peter Toelle 12200 E Briarwood Ave, Suite 160 Centennial, CO 80112 O: 720-250-1185 C: 303-681-6747 [email protected] Yellow Ribbon Support Staff Cynthia Riley Tammy Jordan Cheryl Montgomery Reintegration Colorado Yellow Ribbon Yellow Ribbon & Re- Integration The purpose of the Yellow Ribbon program is to provide informational events and activities for members of the Colorado National Guard, their families and community members. The Yellow Ribbon team facilitates access to the numerous services supporting the health and well being of our military soldiers and community throughout all phases of deployment. During the pre-deployment phase, emphasis is placed on the readiness and education of service members and their families along with preparing the community for combat deployment. The post deployment phase focuses on the reintegration process, education benefits, continued health care options, post combat support and reconnecting with family members. Activities will ensure service members and their families understand their benefits and resources available to them, throughout the entire deployment cycle. SFC Peter Toelle 12200 E Briarwood Ave, Suite 160 Centennial, CO 80112 O: 720-250-1185 C: 303-681-6747 [email protected] Yellow Ribbon Support Staff Cynthia Riley Tammy Jordan Cheryl Montgomery Colorado Yellow Ribbon Yellow Ribbon & Re-Integration COARNG Yellow Ribbon Support Staff 12200 E Briarwood Ave, Suite 160 Centennial, CO 80112 O: 720-250-1185 C: 303-681-6747 SFC Mary Thompson OC Michael Harris SPC Michael Kazlaskia Laurie Burke COANG Yellow Ribbon Support Staff 18860 E. Breckenridge Ave, MS 65 Buckley AFB, CO 80011 O: 720-847-9060 Stacy Dorsey The purpose of the Yellow Ribbon program is to provide informational events and activities for members of the Colorado National Guard, their families and community members. The Yellow Ribbon team facilitates access to the numerous services supporting the health and well being of our service members and community throughout all phases of deployment. The pre-deployment phase, emphasis is placed on the readiness and education of service members and their families along with preparing the community. The during deployment phase focuses on supporting and enhancing resilience of the family while the service member is deployed. The post deployment phase focuses on the reintegration process, education benefits, continued health care options, job search opportunities, post combat support and reconnecting with family members. Activities will ensure service members and their families understand the benefits and resources available to them throughout the entire deployment cycle.

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASES Pre Deployment : Service Members and Families 30 Day Pre Deployment Deployment : Families Sustainment Event 30 Day Pre Return Reunion Workshop Post Deployment: Service Members De-mobilization site Service Members and Families 30 Day Post Deployment Workshop 60 Day Post Deployment Reintegration Retreat 90 Day Post Deployment PDHRA

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASES Pre Mobilization Mobilization Yellow Ribbon Event Day 1Day 2 Hours88 LocationOffsite Service Member Must Attend Families Recommended Food Provided Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast and Lunch Child Care 0-5 Youth Activities 6- 17

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post 30 Day Pre-Deployment Event Service Members & Family 2 Day Event - Offsite Topics are but not limited to: How to stay close while apart How not to marry a Jerk/Jerkette Red Cross Pay/Finance Financial Readiness TRICARE/Metlife JAG (SCRA) Employer Sponsored Guard Reserve Casualty Notification Resilience Military One Source Prep Youth for Deployment Static Displays: TRICARE/Metlife Red Cross ESGR Military One Source Financial Readiness JAG Childcare & Youth Activities Provided

30 Day Pre-Deployment Event Adult Sample Agenda 7:00-8:30Registration/Welcome 8:30-9:30 How to stay close while apart How not to marry a Jerk/Jerkette 9:30-10:00Pay/Finance 10:00-10:15Break 10:15-10:45Red Cross -Get to Know Us 10:45-11:15Casualty Notification 11:15-11:40Behavioral Health Issues 11:40-12:00JAG 12:00-1:00Lunch 1:00-1:45TRICARE/United Concordia 1:45-2:15Financial Readiness 2:15-2:30Military One Source 2:30-2:45Break 2:45-3:00ESGR 3:00-4:00Resilience 4:00-4:30Command Team/Closing Chaplain and Counselors available on site Child Care and Youth Activities Provided

30 Day Pre-Deployment Event Youth Sample Agenda 8:15-8:30Child & Youth Drop Off Welcome & Introductions, Battle Buddy Connections 8:30-11:45 Jr. Engineering Deployment Training 11:45-12:00Child & Youth Pick up 12:00-12:45Lunch with Families 12:45-2:30 Group Activities w/MFLC Martial Arts Instruction 2:30-4:30Cartooning & Clay Modeling Line Dancing 4:30Child & Youth Pick up Chaplain and Counselors available on site Child Care and Youth Activities Provided

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post Family Readiness Group Meetings Run by Family Assistant Center (FAC) and Volunteers Topics Covered Law enforcement/OPSEC Stress Management (Adult and Child) Financial Planning During Deployment Visit by Command Team Red Cross Joint Force Support Assistance Program Team Chaplain ( mid tour) Holiday Events Video Christmas Cards Valentine Cards Educational Benefits Fun Events (Zoo, Skiing, etc) First Soldier home on leave gives a brief Retreat halfway through mobilization Youth Retreat 2 Hour Monthly Events

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASES MobilizationPost Deployment DateSustainmentDay 30 Pre- Homecoming Day 3Day 30Day 60Day 90 Drill 1 Hours6668R and R Weekend 8 LocationOffsite Mob SiteOffsite Unit Service Member Must Attend Families Invited Food Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch Breakfast Lunch Dinner Child Care

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post Sustainment Event Family 6 Hour Event - Offsite Topics are but not limited to: Coping With Deployment Family Readiness Local Community Resources Military Family Life Consultant Four Lenses Static Displays: Military One Source Military Family Life Consultant Red Cross ESGR Childcare & Youth Activities Provided

Sustainment Event Adult Sample Agenda 7:30-8:30 Registration 8:30 8:45 Welcome 8:45 10:30 Coping With Deployment 10:30 10:45 Break 10:45 - 11:45 Family Readiness 11:45 12:00 Youth Pickup 12:00- 1:00 Lunch/Youth Drop off 1:00- 2:00 Local Community Resources 2:00 4:00 Four Lenses 4:00 -4:15 Closing Remarks Childcare and Youth Activities provided

Sustainment Event Youth Sample Agenda 8:15-8:30 Child & Youth Drop Off 8:30 9:00 Welcome & Introductions 9:00 10:00 Canvas Painting Clay Building 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15 - 11:15 Clay Building Canvas Painting 11:15-12:00 Playground Media Kits 12:00- 1:00 Lunch with Families 1:00- 2:15 Think 360 Arts 2:15 2:30 Break 2:30-3:45 Think 360 Arts 3:45-4:15 Free Time in Homeroom Child & Youth Pickup

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post 30 Day Pre-Return/Reunion Family 6 Hour Event - Offsite Topics are but not limited to: Brief by Command Behavior Health Brief & Services Domestic Violence Communicating Clearly Homecoming Children and Reunion Welcome Home Banners and Posters Static Displays: TRICARE/Dental Military One Source Military Family Life Consultant Red Cross ESGR Hero to Hire Childcare & Youth Activities Provided

30 Day Pre-Return/Reunion Sample Agenda 7:00- 8:30 Registration/Child Drop off 8:30-8:45 Welcome 8:45-9:15 Command Brief 9:15 - 10:15 Behavior Health & Services 10:15 -10:30 Break 10:30 - 11:30 Domestic Violence 11:30- 12:00 Tricare/Metlife 12:00 1:00 Lunch 1:00 2:30 Communicating Clearly 2:30 - 2:45 Break 2:45 - 3:15 Homecoming 3:15 - 3:45 Children and Reunion 3:45 - 4:00 Closing/Child & Youth Pickup 4:00 - 4:30 Welcome Home Banners/Posters Childcare and Youth Activities provided

30 Day Pre-Return/Reunion Youth Sample Agenda 8:15-8:30 Child & Youth Drop Off 8:30 9:00 Welcome & Introductions 9:00 10:00 Canvas Painting Clay Building 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15 - 11:15 Clay Building Canvas Painting 11:15-12:00 Playground Media Kits 12:00- 1:00 Lunch with Families 1:00- 2:15 Think 360 Arts 2:15 2:30 Break 2:30-3:45 Think 360 Arts 3:45-4:15 Free Time in Homeroom Child & Youth Pickup

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post 3 Days Post Return Service Member ARMORY 4 Hour Event Topics: Resilience SARC Yellow Ribbon Program Family Programs Chaplain and Counselors Available

3 Day Post Deployment Sample Agenda 8:00-9:00 Resilience 9:00-10:00 SARC 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:00 Yellow Ribbon Program 11:00-12:00 Family Programs Chaplain and Counselors will be available on site for private sessions.

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post 30 Days Post Deployment Service Members and Family 8 Hour Event Offsite Classes: Depression, drug/alcohol abuse, sexual assault, internet addiction Anger Management - ONE freedom Breakouts: Tricare/Dental VA Benefits Reconnecting with your child Finance Static Displays: Educational Benefits-VA Job Search Present: Chaplain Joint Support Assistance Military One Source Steak dinner and dance provided by The All American Beef Battalion Classes: Depression, drug/alcohol abuse, sexual assault, internet addiction Anger Management - ONE freedom Breakouts: Tricare/Dental VA Benefits Reconnecting with your child Finance Static Displays: Educational Benefits-VA Job Search Present: Chaplain Joint Support Assistance Military One Source Steak dinner and dance provided by The All American Beef Battalion Topics/Breakouts: Employment Services Job Fair TRICARE/Dental VA Benefits Combat to Home Financial Readiness JAG Educational Benefits-VA Military One Source Substance Abuse Static Displays: Tricare/Dental VA Financial Readiness Military Family Life Consultants Education Childcare and Youth Activities Provided

8:30-8:45 Welcome 8:45 - 9:45Substance Abuse 9:45 - 10:00 Break *11:45 - 1:00 Lunch Break Out Times-Run 45 Minutes and Start on the Hour 10:00 - 10:45 11:00 - 11:45 1:00 - 1:45 2:00 - 2:45 3:00 - 3:45 End of the Class. 4:00 - 4:30Closing in Main Room 1) Tricare/Dental 2) Employment Services (ONLY at 10 &11am) 3) Resilience (ONLY at 1, 2 and 3pm) 4) Financial Planning for your Future 5) Education Benefits 6) JAG Job Fair ( Bring Resume) Vendor Booths (Mandatory Class, Everyone Must go to Every Booth) Chaplains and Counselors will be available on site for private sessions. 30 Day Post Deployment Event Adult Sample Agenda Child Care and Youth Activities Provided

30 Day Post Deployment Youth Sample Agenda 8:15-8:30 Child & Youth Drop Off 8:30 9:00 Welcome & Introductions, Opening Activities & Ice Breakers 9:00 10:15 Drawing Mythical Creatures & Cartooning Group Activities w/MFLC 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-12:00 Drawing Mythical Creatures & Cartooning Group Activities w/MFLC 12:00- 1:00 Lunch with Families 1:00- 2:00 Remarkable Reptiles 2:00-2:10 Break 2:10-3:10 Martial Arts Instruction 3:10-4:10 Survivor: Denver, Team Building Activities w/Fun Productions 4:10-4:30 Games; End of Day Activities 4:30 Child & Youth Pickup

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post Events taking Place Welcome and introductions, group rules Logistics and Ice Breakers Interactive. caricatures and cartoons Balloon artists Re-Connecting Activity Outside activity or an Active activity Really cool science guy Clean up, program time, packing kids bags with completed projects and project hand outs Events taking Place Welcome and introductions, group rules Logistics and Ice Breakers Interactive. caricatures and cartoons Balloon artists Re-Connecting Activity Outside activity or an Active activity Really cool science guy Clean up, program time, packing kids bags with completed projects and project hand outs Topics are but not limited to: Resource Round-up PTSD & TBI- VA Group Break outs with Counselors Marriage Enrichment Single Soldier Reconnection Reintegration Activity Freedom Salute Dinner Command Time Static Displays: VA Hospital VA Benefits Veterans Service Organization TRICARE Military One Source Joint Family Resource Center Denver Options - TBI 60 Days Post Reintegration Weekend Retreat

Friday 6:00 - 9:00Registration/Check-in EveningPersonal Time Saturday 7:30 8:30Breakfast Buffet 8:15 - 8:30Youth Drop Off 8:30-8:45 Welcome 8:45 9:15Resource Round-up 9:15 10:15Marriage Enrichment Reintegration Challenges of the Single Service Member 10:15-10:30Break 10:30 - 12:00Group Break outs 12:00 1:00Lunch 1:00-3:00Reintegration Activity 3:00-6:00Personal Time 6:00 6:15Youth Drop Off 6:30 - 8:00Freedom Salute Dinner Date Night for Air Guard Sunday 7:00 8:30Breakfast Buffet 7:45 - 8:25Optional Chapel Service 8:30 9:00Youth Presentation / 9:00 10:00Safety Information 10:00 11:00Travel Voucher, Survey 11:00 12:00Command Time/Closing Remarks Childcare and Youth Activities provided 60 Day Post Deployment Adult Sample Agenda If joint event see joint agenda example. Chaplain and Counselors will be available onsite for private sessions

Friday 6:00 - 9:00 Youth check-in Evening Personal Time Saturday 8:15 8:30 Child & Youth Drop Off 8:30 8:45 Youth Drop Off 8:45 12:00 Art Workshop: Self Portrait Warm-up Exercise Hiking & Landscape Painting Group Activities w/MFLC 12:00-12:30 Youth Pick Up/Lunch/Change into appropriate rafting attire 12:30-3:00 Reintegration Activity 3:00-6:00 Family Personal Time 6:00-6:15 Child & Youth Drop Off 6:15-6:45 Dinner 6:45-8:30 Arcade Games & Movie Night Child & Youth Pick up Sunday 7:00 8:30 Breakfast Buffet 8:30-8:45 Youth Presentation/Child & Youth Drop Off 8:45- 9:00 Breckenridge Outdoor Ed Center (BOEC) 9:00 11:30 Low & High Ropes Course: Discussion: Reintegration, Communication Skills, Trust, Individual & Team Accomplishments 11:30-12:00 Debrief with MFLC 12:00 Child & Youth Pick UP Childcare and Youth Activities provided 60 Day Post Deployment Youth Sample Agenda If joint event see joint agenda example. Chaplain and Counselors will be available onsite for private sessions

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post Events taking Place Welcome and introductions, group rules Logistics and Ice Breakers Interactive. caricatures and cartoons Balloon artists Re-Connecting Activity Outside activity or an Active activity Really cool science guy Clean up, program time, packing kids bags with completed projects and project hand outs Events taking Place Welcome and introductions, group rules Logistics and Ice Breakers Interactive. caricatures and cartoons Balloon artists Re-Connecting Activity Outside activity or an Active activity Really cool science guy Clean up, program time, packing kids bags with completed projects and project hand outs 90 Days Post Soldiers First Drill Topics: Post Deployment Health Risk Assessment (PDHRA) VA Hospital Rep VA Benefits Veterans Center Rep Military One Source Military Family Life Consultant Available Behavioral Health Specialist TB Test Read Static Displays: Employer Sponsored Guard Reserve Job Search TRICARE Chaplain Available

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post Events taking Place Welcome and introductions, group rules Logistics and Ice Breakers Interactive. caricatures and cartoons Balloon artists Re-Connecting Activity Outside activity or an Active activity Really cool science guy Clean up, program time, packing kids bags with completed projects and project hand outs Events taking Place Welcome and introductions, group rules Logistics and Ice Breakers Interactive. caricatures and cartoons Balloon artists Re-Connecting Activity Outside activity or an Active activity Really cool science guy Clean up, program time, packing kids bags with completed projects and project hand outs Event Attendance Service Members : Attendance at DoD YRRP events is mandatory for National Guard personnel called or ordered to active duty or full-time operational support, other than for training, for 90 consecutive days away from their Family. Service Members called or ordered to active duty or full-time operation support flying unmanned aircraft missions not separated from their Family are required to attend YRRP events. National Guard and Reserve Component Members shall receive appropriate pay and allowance for attending YRRP events. Family Members : Family participation in YRRP Pre-deployment, Deployment, Post-30, and Post-60 events is strongly encouraged. For the purpose of funding at YRRP events, the JFTR defines Family Member and designated individual. Service Members may invite their legal dependants or two designated individuals per event. Overall attendance at YRRP events shall not exceed a 2 to 1 ratio attendee to Service Member without an exception to policy approved by the service component. All funding is subject to availabili ty. Designated Individuals : A designated individual, as defined by the JFTR, is a person designated by the Service Member whose presence at the YRRP event may contribute to the purpose of the event for the Member. The Service Members must designate individuals in writing with their unit and may change any or all of the designated individuals at anytime. However, only two designated individuals may attend each separate trip event unless the Service Component has approved an exception to policy for more than two. Overall attendance at YRRP events shall not exceed a 2 to 1 ratio attendee to Service Member without an exception to policy approved by the service component. Unit commander approval is required for Service Members choosing to have designated individuals attend a YRRP event in lieu of a dependent. Invitational Travel Authorizations (ITAs ): Family Members and designated individuals, as defined by JFTR, will be placed on Invitational Travel Authorizations (ITAs) when attending YRRP events. Dependants under the age of 12 receive 50% of authorized per diem reimbursement.

DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post DEPLOYMENT PHASE 90 Day Pre Deployment 60 Day Pre Deployment 30 Day Pre deployment 30 day prior to Return Reunion 3days after Return 30 Days Post 60 Days Post 90 Days Post 150 Days Post Events taking Place Welcome and introductions, group rules Logistics and Ice Breakers Interactive. caricatures and cartoons Balloon artists Re-Connecting Activity Outside activity or an Active activity Really cool science guy Clean up, program time, packing kids bags with completed projects and project hand outs Events taking Place Welcome and introductions, group rules Logistics and Ice Breakers Interactive. caricatures and cartoons Balloon artists Re-Connecting Activity Outside activity or an Active activity Really cool science guy Clean up, program time, packing kids bags with completed projects and project hand outs TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT Travel: Travel reimbursement is authorized for YRRP events, pending availability of funding. Up to two dependents or designated individuals per Service Member are authorized to get reimbursed for travel expenses. For mileage reimbursement, the travel must be more than 50 miles one-way from the event. Attendees outside the normal commuting distance of 50 miles one way from an event are authorized an overnight stay subject to availability of funds. Additional days ITA for Service Members or their Family who are over 150 miles one way from an event must be submitted to the appropriate Service component for approval. However, the start and end time of the event should allow for travel time on the first and last day of an event, thus mitigating the need for an additional nights stay prior to or post event. Additionally, airfare for attendees with unique circumstances is an exception to policy and may be considered by the Service component. Travel and transportation authority includes per diem or in kind transportation and meals. One-Day Events: Reimbursement for mileage is authorized for travel beyond 50 miles one-way and no overnight stay is authorized except for those over 150 miles one-way from the event. Two-Day Events: Reimbursement for mileage and an overnight stay is authorized for travel beyond 50 miles one-way from the event. An additional overnight stay is only authorized for those over 150 miles one-way from the event. Out-of-State Travel: The intent of the YRRP is to introduce Service Members and their Families to resources in their local area. For this reason, attendees should not travel outside their state to attend YRRP events. Unit fillers should attend YRRP events in their state of residency and not the state of the mobilizing unit. Additionally, airfare for attendees with unique circumstances is an exception to policy and may be considered by the Service component.

Example of unit/commander Yellow Ribbon manual/expectations- given to all commanders during planning stages.

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quality of service

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service member returns

predeployment events

yellow ribbon funding

family programs staff