Making a Difference in the Quality of Life for the Army
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is the Army's grassroots process to identify and elevate the most significant quality of life issues impacting Soldiers (all components), Retirees, Department of Army (DA) Civilians, and Families to senior leaders for action.
Leadership uses the information to effect changes that improve standards of living and support programs. These changes foster a satisfied, informed, and resilient Army Community.
The Army Family Action Plan is a year-round process that begins at the installation or unit level. It is the preeminent means for commanders at all levels to learn of and seek solutions to the concerns of their communities. The Army is the only Service with a program like AFAP.
AFAP Works!
If you are wondering whether or not anyone really uses your input, take a look at some of the changes made by AFAP.
- Military participation in the Federal Thrift Savings Plan
- Temporary Lodging Expense authorized for First Permanent Change of Station
- Elimination of TRICARE Prime co-payments
- Expansion of TRICARE Prime Remote to Active Duty Family Members
- An increase in SBP to 55% for spouses 62 and over (phased in over a three year period)
- Authorized concurrent receipt of military retired and Veteran's Affairs disability pay
- Allowed Soldiers to request tour stabilization if they have a graduating high school senior
- Provided Chiropractic Care for active duty
- Established DoD Reserve Component Family member ID card
- Authorized a vehicle to be stored at government expense when a Soldier is reassigned to an area where shipment isn't authorized
Be part of the AFAP process
Have you ever thought, if the Army would just ask me how to fix this I could tell them? The AFAP Program gives you the chance to do just that. Through AFAP, Soldiers, retirees, DA Civilians and their families the opportunity to let Army leadership know what is working, what isn't working, and what their ideas are about what will fix it.
There are three ways you can be a part of the AFAP process here at Fort Knox.
Submit Issues Everyone has a voice. Tell AFAP what your concerns are and what you think should be done to address those concerns by submitting your issues today.
Be a delegate As a delegate you not only represent your community, you represent the Army.
Volunteer to work the conference The AFAP Conference is run by volunteers who care about the community and want to make life better not only here at Fort Knox, but across the Army. So volunteer to be a part of the Conference staff. BE A PART OF THE PROCESS!
Army Family Action Plan Frequently Asked Questions