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The Carlisle Barracks Army Community Service Program offers a variety of services which are designed to meet the social and economic needs of the military community. Check out our programs/services below.
Anne Ely Hall
Orientations, Conference Room 202
(717) 245-3685/4357
Click here for the July - August 2010 Army Community Service newsletter.
Relocation Readiness Program
The Relocation Readiness Program focuses on ensuring support and assistance for Soldiers, DA civilians, retirees and family members who are moving to or from Carlisle Barracks. Housing, transportation, legal claims, EFMP, school, and financial management information is provided, along with pre-departure counseling and relocation planning.
Newcomer's/Re-Entry Orientation
New to the Carlisle Barracks community? Join us at one of our quarterly information sessions to learn more about the Carlisle Barracks community and programs offered. All newly assigned/attached military personnel, appropriated and non-appropriated fund civilian personnel, contractors and spouses, as well as retirees are welcome to attend. Orientations are held on a quarterly basis at Bldg 46, Anne Ely Hall Conference Room 202 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
PCS/ETS
PCSing to a new installation or area? We have welcome packets for any DoD military installation worldwide. Assigned to an isolated location far from an installation? Not a problem, we'll provide computerized route maps and local information.
Overseas Briefings
If you are PCSing overseas, we offer "Welcome to Germany” and “Welcome to Korea” classes monthly. Registration is required
Sponsorship
The Total Army Sponsorship Program provides soldiers with training on how to be a good sponsor. A complete sponsorship training package and sponsorship guide is available to unit trainers. Contact the Relocation Readiness Program Manager for quarterly training session information.
 Lending Closet
The lending closet is stocked with basic household items to use before your household goods arrive or after you have been packed for your new assignment. Items may be borrowed for 30 days. ID cards and a copy of your PCS orders are required. Must be active duty; no cost involved.
The Waiting Family Support Group
Will your loved one be deployed, geographically separated, or on unaccompanied tour for more than 3 months? Seminar 21 Group offers you the opportunity to meet and socialize with others like yourself. We have workshops and resources to help cope with the separation and maintain your long distance relationships.
Registration
Please call 245-3685/4357 or email
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to register for any of the above classes or programs.
Resources
For service and family members, moving is a way of life. The military provides many allowances and support services to assist with your move at Military Homefront. All the information you need to know to plan a successful move can be found here.
Anne Ely Hall
Information & Referral Program Manager
Room 116
(717) 245-3685/4357
Information, Referral & Follow-Up Program (IR&F)
The program is your main source of information for Carlisle Barracks and the surrounding community. Our trained IR&F staff will provide Soldiers and their Families with any information or assistance they may need. A counselor will assess each individual's situation and make a referral to the appropriate military or civilian agency. In addition, the staff members will follow-up in complex cases to insure further assistance, if needed.
IR&F program strives to:
- Readily provide commanders, Soldiers and Families with information regarding the military and civilian community.
- Link Soldiers and Families with available and appropriate resources at the lowest cost and without duplicate effort.
- Assist in long range community planning by identifying duplications, problems and gaps in the service delivery system.
- Reduce Soldier and employee time away from the job while they are seeking available accessible services.
Carlisle Barracks Leader's Referral Guide provides a quick and effective referral for Soldiers, Family members and civilians.
Helpful Links
Adoptions
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
- Contact (24 hour hotline): (800) 852-2102
- Family Advocacy Program: (717) 245-3775
- Carlisle Hospital Emergency Room: (717) 249-1212
- Social Work Service: (717) 245-4602
- Chaplain's Family Life Center: (717) 245-3318
- DA Police: (717) 245-4115
- Social Work Service: (717) 245-4602
- Department of Family and Children Services (717) 240-6120
Anne Ely Hall
Mobilization & Demobilization Program Manager
Room 117
(717) 245-3685
Mobilization & Deployment
Our Programs
The Army recognizes the importance of Soldier and Family readiness to both unit preparedness for mission and Family preparedness for the military lifestyle. The Mobilization and Deployment Readiness Program provides the resources for Army Families to equip themselves for Army living.
Family Readiness
The Mobilization and Deployment Readiness Program is designed to guide and educate Soldiers and Families on how to manage the complex processes of deployment and reunion. We envision an adaptable Army community in which Soldiers and their Families understand and are ready for deployment, supported through its course, and prepared for homecoming and reunion. Our Family readiness is the preparedness and resilience of Army Families to successfully adapt to the transitions required by the military lifestyle.
Family member readiness is also an important part of Soldier readiness for a mission. The Mobilization and Deployment Readiness Program has a large variety of educational materials, in a variety of media formats, to help Families understand and cope with the military lifestyle.
Soldier Readiness
Soldier Readiness is essential to execute the military mission. It involves military training and proper planning for personal and Family affairs.
Key items important for Soldier readiness are:
- If married, does their spouse have an ID card and copy of their Soldier's orders?
- If the Soldier has children, is there a viable childcare plan for the duration of the deployment?
- Have arrangements been made for taking care of bills, residence, car, etc?
- Has the Soldier obtained a Power of Attorney and Will?
- Do Family members know who the Rear-Detachment Commander (RDC) is and how to contact the RDC?
Anne Ely Hall
Room 125
(717) 245-3775
Family Advocacy Program
The Family Advocacy Program is committed to the strong Army Families, and the prevention and treatment of family violence. Its coordinated efforts are designed to prevent and intervene in cases of family distress, and to promote healthy family life. The mission of the Family Advocacy Program is to support the foundations of family well-being in order to strengthen Soldiers and Families, promote child safety, and prevent spouse and child abuse and neglect. We envision Army families with strong parenting and relationship skills that enable them to cope with the stresses of military life in a healthy manner.
The program conducts special events such as Child Abuse Prevention Month in April and Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.
Domestic Violence Assistance and Prevention
A pattern of behavior resulting in emotional/psychological abuse, economic control, and/or interference with personal liberty that is directed toward a person of the opposite sex. Spouse or partner abuse can include something as obvious as a slap or a hit, but also includes less noticeable controlling, threatening or emotionally abusive behaviors. No one needs to stay in a relationship where they are being physically or emotionally abused by their partner or spouse.
The Family Advocacy Program can give great tips and information on how to help a friend. Please consider referring a friend to professional help by asking them to contact the Family Advocacy Program or contact Social Work service. Do not attempt to "take care of things" yourself. Domestic violence can be a very complex and potentially dangerous issue.
The military is committed to finding ways for victims of abuse to get the best, most private help possible. In many cases an abused partner can receive completely private help depending upon how severe the situation is, if they first contact either a victim advocate, or a health care provider at one of the on-post clinics or outside community hospitals . In cases where there is an obvious danger of imminent threat of harm or the presence of child abuse, a care provider may have to notify others to ensure the safety of all persons involved in an abusive situation. Anyone needing information or help for partner or spouse abuse, who is worried about being reported or about their privacy, should still call someone. Victims can ensure their privacy by not giving their name until they feel completely informed about the best options they have for getting help. Contact a Victim Advocate at (717) 245-3775 to find out more about victim privacy.
Many spouses would like to find help for their abusive partner and many abusive partners may welcome this support. There are many counseling options and support groups in the community. Personnel at any of the listed numbers can provide information on help available. If a partner is being physically abusive, marriage or couples counseling is often not a good choice, but there are many other very good options for help.
Commanders and other leaders are required to report family violence, to seek help for all parties involved and to help ensure safety to the fullest extent possible. Commanders and the military or local police can provide a great deal of effective help, including documenting the abuse, arresting the offender, helping with securing a military or civilian no-contact/protective order to ensure the victim is safe, helping to find legal assistance and ordering an offender/soldier to treatment. Although commanders and leaders are concerned about the safety of families in their units and cannot fully ensure this safety unless they know about abuse, they also understand that many victims will never come forward unless they are provided an option to keep their situation completely private.
Children usually know something is not right, even if they haven't been in the room during a family violence incident and may show different reactions according to their age. Most offenders have learned their behavior from growing up in an abusive home of their own. Younger children may exhibit self-blame that can precipitate feelings of guilt, worry, and anxiety. Children may become withdrawn, non-verbal, and exhibit regressed behaviors such as clinging and whining. Eating and sleeping difficulty, concentration problems, generalized anxiety, and physical complaints (e.g., headaches) may also occur. If you would like to find out more information, please contact our office. Domestic Violence Resources
- Contact (24 hour hotline): (800) 852-2102
- Family Advocacy Program: (717) 245-3775
- Carlisle Hospital Emergency Room: (717) 249-1212
- Social Work Service: (717) 245-4602
- Chaplain's Family Life Center: (717) 245-3318
- DA Police: (717) 245-4115
- Restricted - Allows victims the option of receiving medical treatment, advocacy, and counseling without triggering the official investigative process or command involvement.
- Unrestricted - Victims receive medical treatment, advocacy, counseling and an official investigation of their allegation. This option ensures the widest range of rights and protections to the victim.
If you suspect that a child is being neglected or abused contact:
- Social Work Service: (717) 245-4602
- Department of Family and Children Services (717) 240-6120
The FAP Manager provides immediate intervention to family members on the resolution of an immediate child abuse/neglect or spouse abuse problem, protecting the victim and preventing further maltreatment through the use of community, medical, and legal resources. CONTACT the 24 hour hotline at 1(800) 852-2102.
Commanders at all levels will receive a desk side briefing within 45 days of assuming command on the FAP and Sexual Assault Program. Information will be provided on FAP policies, procedures, and available resources, command responsibilities in the areas of identification, reporting, coordination, rehabilitation, and administrative or judicial options.
A wide array of videos, audio cassette tapes and books on parenting and relationship issues may be borrowed.
The Victim Advocacy Program provides comprehensive assistance and support to victims of spouse abuse, including crisis intervention, assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries, information on legal rights and proceedings, and referral to military and civilian shelters and other resources. The Victim Advocate will ensure victims are properly advised of their options for restricted and unrestricted reporting.
This program involves education that is designed to enhance parenting and child management skills. Parent education and support groups may be combined to provide a forum for parents to exchange ideas, information, and resources and to practice new behaviors. The program also may reinforce or teach basic skills in physical care, protection, supervision, and psychological nurturing appropriate to a child's age and stage of development.
Respite care is temporary child care for the purpose of relieving parental stress and to provide a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. Families may receive respite care when both soldier and spouse attend parenting classes, counseling, support groups, or are experiencing stress from deployment related or family issues. Respite care will not be used in place of foster care or abandoned children. Call (717) 245-3775 for more information.
Anne Ely Hall
Room 106 or 202
(717) 245-4357/3684
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
YOU EARNED IT! "USE IT"
Army Community Service, Employment Readiness Employment Manager, Carlisle Barracks, PA is offering this 4-day course. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Job Service, Veterans Employment Representative and the Career Link will present the program.
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
This program is for all service members who are retiring or who will ETS in the next 2 years. Information on the civilian job market and military career alternatives will be discussed along with following topics:
- Unemployment Compensation
- Stress Management
- Analyzing your Skills
- Preparing the Right Resume
- Interviewing
- V.A. Educational
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- Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits (to include completion of V.A. Forms)
- State Employment Applications
- Army Community Service Resource Center
- Employer Panel
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TAP and Executive TAP session Schedule:
Or call (717) 245-3684/3685 to reserve a seat
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Sept 7-10
Nov 2-5 |
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Information coming soon
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All TAP classes are held in Anne Ely Hall, Building 46, Room 202 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
These services are extended to spouses accompanied by their sponsors. To sign up for the next 4-day session or to obtain additional information, contact the Army Community Services at (717) 245-4357 / 3684.
Anne Ely Hall
Financial Manager & Counselor, Room 127
Classes, Bldg 46 Room 106
(717) 245-4720
Financial Readiness Program
The Financial Readiness Program (FRP) promotes readiness by counseling and educating Soldiers and Families in all areas of consumer and financial topics and ensuring that emergency assistance is available when needed. The misson of FRP is to reduce indebtedness and requests for emergency financial assistance, and to prevent financial difficulties before they arise through classes on money management, credit, financial planning, insurance and consumer issues. We envision Soldiers and Families living within their means and providing for their financial future.
Financial Management Classes and Services
Community and Family Support Service, Army Community Service (ACS) provides classes in personal financial readiness and consumer affairs as well as personal financial counseling. These services are available to support commanders in maintaining unit financial readiness and to educate service members and families on financial self-sufficiency. Some services are offered on an individual basis.
Consumer Affairs and Personal
Financial Management Classes
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Spouses are welcome to attend!
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Classes are held at the Army Community Service, Building 46, room 106.
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- Principles of Personal Finance
- Planning & Budgeting
- Credit Repair
- Banking and Checking
- Accounts
- Using Credit Wisely
- Insurance
- Debt Liquidation
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- Identity Theft
- Saving & Investing
- Making Large Purchases
- Home Buying
- Newly Wed Financial Counseling
- Consumer Scams and Getting help
- Protecting Your Security Clearances
- And much more…
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Certified Financial Counselor
A Certified Financial Counselor is available for financial counseling, debt management and checkbook maintenance classes.
Emphasis is placed upon the training portion of the program designed to educate soldiers and spouses in: 
- Money management
- Proper use of credit
- Financial planning for deployment
- Transition and relocation
- Insurance
- Check writing principles (in an attempt to prevent financial difficulties before they arise)
Individual counseling is by appointment.
ACS Emergency Food Locker
The ACS Emergency Food Locker may provide two days’ worth of food items from its existing stock. Contact ACS for assistance.
Army Emergency Relief provides no-interest loans and grants to assist with emergency situations. Also provides emergency food vouchers when AER assistance for food cannot be accomplished the same day. Most AER assistance is provided as a no-interest loan. Traditional assistance is provided to active and retired soldiers, their dependent family members, and widow(er)s. Under the Commanders Referral Program, the company commander or first sergeant may be the approving authority for assistance of $1,000 or less for active Soldiers (loan only; other requirements may apply). If you are not near an Army installation, you can go to any service's relief society or to the local chapter of the American Red Cross. AER provides scholarships for spouses of active Soldiers and for dependent children of active, retired, and deceased soldiers.
Scholarship applications are available at http://www.aerhq.org.
Anne Ely Hall
Room 125
(717) 245-3775
Exceptional Family Member Program
 The EFMP serves family members of all active duty personnel from birth to age 21 that have specialized medical and educational needs or a disability. Sponsors who have physical custody of a parent or relative older than 21 are also eligible for the program, i.e., a parent who had a stroke and is now in one's care.
Some examples of special needs can include: Attention Deficit Disorder, Diabetes, Asthma, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and many mental and psychiatric disorders.
The EFMP has a resource library of videotapes, books, pamphlets, brochures, and handouts on various special needs and disabilities. You do not have to be enrolled in the program to be able to access the resource library. The EFMP Manager can help in providing you with resources in the local area such as location of local support groups.
Families must meet eligible medical, educational and deployment conditions in order to qualify for respite care. Family members must first be screened by the EFMP doctor at Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic at (717) 245-4574 to medically qualify for respite services. After qualifying, sponsors need to make an appointment with the EFMP Manager to enroll in the program. For more information, contact the EFMP Manager at (717) 245-3775. EFMP Resource Information
Important - EFMP additional important links and information follows. Find information on medical assistance, ABA therapy, Tricare Echo, school information, etc. We cannot endorse any specific agency or recommend any specific school district. However, we will work to assist you in making your transition to Carlisle Barracks a success!
Through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, children with an ASD diagnosis can receive specialized services (Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services, BHRS) in the form of:
- Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC)– a master degreed clinician that will draft a treatment plan, coordinate services and provide transfer of skill to both community and school staff. Emphasis is on behaviors of the child. Usually in weekly increments of 2 or 3 hours per week.
- Mobile Therapist (MT)– a master degreed clinician that will address family system issues, and social skills of the child. Emphasis is on system issues and supporting parents. Usually in weekly increments of 2 to 3 hours per week.
- Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) – Bachelor level therapist that carries out the treatment plan in all settings, (school, community, day-care). Emphasis is on transfer of skills to family and staff. Usually in weekly increments of 5-20 hours per week.
Please keep in mind that this service is not based on your income. Click this link to get to the PA, DPW web site for a further explanation of BHRS. http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/Autism/Help/003676342.htm
To get these services started, there is one major step – sign your child up for medical assistance. It sometimes takes a long time to get approved, so get started ASAP. To sign up for MA, you can:
- Go online http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/Autism/Help/003676289.htm or
- Call your county assistance office at:
- Cumberland County Assistance Office
- 33 Westminster Drive
- P.O. Box 599
- Carlisle, PA 17013-0599
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- Toll Free: (800) 269-0173
- Phone: (717) 240-2700
- Fax: (717) 249-8141
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Local School Districts
Carlisle Area School District (717) 240-6800
South Middleton School District (717) 285-6484
Cumberland Valley School District (717) 697-8261
(depending on where you live) Pennsylvania Resources ASD HOPE is a group of parents and professionals, located in Central Pennsylvania, dedicated to helping you find the answers that will help your child.
Please click on this link to view our Parent Information Booklet (65 pages) to receive a copy. This booklet is meant to serve as a resource of information and hope for you and your family! It contains a "top 10" list of things to do once you receive an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis in Pennsylvania, as well as listings of treatment options and local agencies you may need to contact.
Extras Stomp Project is a federally funded list serve that connects like-minded military parents for the sharing of information.
Military One Source - An educational and informational website for military members and their families. Additional Information
Please feel free to contact the EFMP manager for additional information on subject matters not specifically addressed on this site.
Anne Ely Hall
Room 125
(717) 245-3775
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program at Carlisle Barracks reinforces the Army's commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault by focusing on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response, reporting and follow-up.
The goals of this program are to:
- Create a climate that is empowering to the victim, by providing them with both restricted and non restricted reporting options while ensuring the victim is provided with the opportunity to receive medical treatment, advocacy and counseling regardless of their choice of reporting.
- Create a climate with fewer incidents of sexual assault, which impacts personnel and their Family members and, if an incident occurs, ensures that victims are treated with dignity and respect.
- Create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear or fear of reprisal.
- Prevention through education, by providing sexual assault prevention training to educate Soldiers and command.
- Ensure command understands their roles and responsibilities regarding response to sexual assault victim(s), thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual assault, and take appropriate administrative and disciplinary actions.
Reporting options
The Army currently affords Soldier victims of sexual assault with two reporting options:
- Restricted Reporting allows a Soldier who is a sexual assault victim, on a confidential basis, to disclose the details of his/her assault to specifically identified individuals and receive medical treatment and counseling, without triggering an official investigative process or reporting to law enforcement or command. Soldiers who are sexually assaulted and desire restricted reporting under this policy should report the assault to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate, Chaplain or a healthcare provider. Military leaders must report sexual assaults to law enforcement.
- Unrestricted Reporting allows a victim who is sexually assaulted and desires medical treatment, counseling, and an official investigation of the allegation to use all current reporting channels. The unrestricted option allows the SARC to immediately notify law enforcement.
More Information
Restricted reporting is available at this time only to military personnel of the Armed Forces and the Coast Guard. Military personnel include members on active duty and members of the Reserve component (Reserve and National Guard) provided they are performing federal duty (active duty training or inactive duty training and members of the National Guard in Federal (Title 10) status).
SAPRP provides crisis intervention and support services to victims of sexual assault, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Trained and professional victim advocates provide a helping hand through support, critical information, and referrals for service on Carlisle Barracks and in the community. Advocates assist survivors in determining what they wish to do and where to get help, whether they choose to report the assault or not. They accompany survivors to medical visits, court proceedings, and other appointments as requested. The SAPRP also provides education and awareness trainings to active duty members, family members, and military civilian, military contract personnel on how to stay safe and what to do if assaulted. Unit level trainings requirements from AR-600-20.
Sexual Assault is a crime. Sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Consent should not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance. Additionally, consent is not given when a person uses force, threat of force, coercion or when the victim is asleep, incapacitated, or unconscious. Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (e.g., unwanted and inappropriate sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commits these acts. Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender, spousal relationship, or age of victim.
Get to a safe location away from the attacker. Seek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you do not have any visible physical injuries, you may be at risk of becoming pregnant or acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. Do not wash, comb, or clean any part of your body, eat, drink or change clothes if possible. Contact a Victim Advocate (VA), health care provider, chaplain or the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC).
- Travel with a buddy.
- Stay in groups, as there is safety in numbers.
- Never leave a drink unattended.
- Educate yourself about date rape drugs.
- Stay sober. Studies indicate that about half of all U.S. sexual assaults involve alcohol by the offender, the victim or both.
- Trust your instincts - if a place or person feels unsafe, it probably is.
- Be assertive meaning, state what you want clearly, remember, NO means NO.
- If you do not want to be intimate with someone tell him or her clearly. Use a confident voice and body posture.
- Enroll in a self defense class.
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Victim Advocate
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) or Sexual Assault Victim Advocate. They will ensure that victims are properly advised of their options for restricted and unrestricted reporting. The SARC provides mandatory training classes to Soldiers, commanders, unit victim advocates, and deployable SARCs. The SARC ensures leaders understand their roles and responsibilities when they are informed of a sexual assault.
If you would like more information on sexual assault prevention programs and available reporting options please call the SARC at (717) 245-3775 (available 24/7). You can also call 911 for emergencies and (717) 245-4115 for Security.
Anne Ely Hall
Room 126
(717) 245-4357/3684/3685
Army Volunteer Corps
The Carlisle Barracks Army Volunteer Corp supports the Army's mission by continuously seeking innovative ideas and processes to improve the quality of life at Carlisle Barracks through the use of volunteer agencies. We promote quality volunteer work experiences and environments that recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions volunteers make to the Carlisle Barracks community.
Volunteer Advisory Council Meeting
Every 3rd Tues of the month
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Resource Room, Bldg 46, Rm 106
Why Volunteer?
For the volunteer: Build your resume, contribute to the community, meet new people, share expertise, gain new skills and work experience, be challenged.
For the community: Develop new programs, sustain programs, enrich the quality of life for Soldiers, Family members and civilians, price and ownership.
Recognition: Volunteer of the month, volunteer of the quarter, volunteer of excellence awards, presidential service awards, national and agency awards.
Getting Started
To obtain a volunteer position on Carlisle Barracks, you will need to fill out a volunteer registration packet which will include a Volunteer Service Record (DA Form 4162), Volunteer Agreement (DD Form 2793), and if you are under 18, the Parental Permission Form (DA Form 5671). Additionally, you are now able to register online at MyArmyLifeToo.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are abundant and available in a variety of program areas and settings. Each agency has its own orientation and training available. Contact the Volunteer Corps Coordinator to help find an opportunity that best matches your interests or talents.
Current Volunteer Positions Available
ACS Position Descriptions
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Instructor - teach classes using the AFTB program prepared lesson plans, assemble necessary course materials prior to class presentation, encourage participation of AFTB classes.
Administrative Assistant - provide administrative support for ACS programs.
Financial Research - research financial information; help create course outlines, handouts and information.
Information Receptionist - receives customers and answers telephone inquiries, determining the type and level of assistance needed, and referring to appropriate individuals/agencies.
Employment Computer Lab Assistant - provide assistance with job searches, faxing and copying paperwork for customers.
Army Volunteer Corps Documents and Forms
Volunteer Award Nomination
DA Form 4162 (Volunteer Service Record)
DD Form 2793 (Volunteer Agreement)
DA Form 5671 (Parental Permission Form)
DA Form 4713 (Volunteer Daily Time Record)
Anne Ely Hall
Room 126
(717) 245-4720
Army Family Team Building
 Army Family Team Building (AFTB) is a volunteer-based Family training and readiness program whose mission is to educate and empower members of the military community to develop skills and behaviors that strengthen self-reliance, promotes retention, and enhances readiness. The AFTB assists members of the Army (Soldiers, spouses, civilians, & youth) to adapt to Army life, manage change, and accept challenges. AFTB strives to provide pro-active, forward thinking support for today's Families and ensure the strength of tomorrow's Army.
Levels of Training
Level I provides basic information and skills needed by all military spouses. Level 1 teaches:
- Military terms
- Acronyms
- Customs and courtesies
- The chain of command
- Military and community resources
- Basic benefits and entitlements
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- Expectations and impact of the mission on
Family life
- Introduction to Family readiness groups
- Introduction to Family financial readiness
- Basic problem solving
- Supporting your child's education
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Level II is targeted towards emerging leaders within the Army Community. Level II focuses on:
- Communication
- Personal time management
- Stress management
- Acknowledging change
- Exploring personality traits
- Enhancing personal relationships
- Team dynamics
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- Personal conflict management
- Creative problem solving
- Traditions, customs, courtesies, and protocol
- Coping and grieving
- The volunteer experience
- Family readiness groups and the development cycle
- Introduction to leadership
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Level III courses offer training to enhance the professional growth and leadership development opportunities of Family members, especially those who might assume advisory and mentoring roles within the community and unit. Level III concentrates on:
- Communication skills for leaders
- Understanding needs
- Managing group conflict
- Leader assisted problem solving
- Delegation for leaders
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- Building a cohesive team
- Meeting management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Family readiness group leadership
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Level IV courses prepare volunteers to become instructors for the AFTB program. Because we are an all volunteer corps, recruitment for instructors is an ongoing process. We encourage all spouses, Soldiers, retirees, and DA Civilians who express an interest in our program to sign on as an instructor. Our diversified corps of volunteers currently includes spouses, Soldiers and retirees representing all of Carlisle Barracks. Or call (717) 245-3684/3685 to reserve a seat
Class Information
Training materials such as course books, pens and pencils will be provided. We want you to be comfortable while in training, but please dress appropriately. A sweater or jacket may be needed due to temperature changes.
Anne Ely Hall
Rm 118, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(717) 245-3684/3685
Email
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Employment Readiness Program
The Army knows that employment is one of the most significant issues for military families. The goal of the ACS Employment Readiness Program (ERP) is to assist families with the challenges associated with the job search, particularly as they are impacted by the Army's mobile lifestyle.
Carlisle Barracks ERP provides a full range of information and referral services and assistance in the areas of employment, training and volunteer opportunities. The services are designed to give all active duty, retired military personnel, DoD employees, and their Family members the competitive edge necessary to secure employment.
Services
- Job counseling
- Job search training, including interviewing and salary negotiation
- Information on employment market and opportunities
- Employment and educational information, federal and non-federal
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- Volunteer opportunities
- Internet job search assistance
- Assistance with resume writing and RESUMIX
- Professional organization information
- Training courses and job search workshops
- Portable career information
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Class & Workshop Descriptions
Or call (717) 245-3684/3685 to reserve a seat
Employment/Career Websites
Jobs with FMWR
Visit U.S. Army Civilian Personnel Online at www.cpol.army.mil/
Click "Employment" then "Search for jobs" and follow these instructions:
- From the "Special Programs" dropdown box near the bottom, select "NAF Positions".
- Select "Pennsylvania" from the "State" select box and click "Get Results" at the bottom of the page.
- A listing of NAF openings throughout the state will appear. Look at the "Location" column for positions on Carlisle Barracks.
- Click an announcement number for detailed information on duties, qualifications, who may apply and application procedures.
For more information, visit the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center in Bldg 46, Anne Ely Hall or call (717) 245-3684.
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A useful link for those spouses that want to upgrade knowledge, skills and abilities and those who may want to enter the workforce as a result of spouse deployment: www.milspouse.org/.
This provides comprehensive information to the military spouse that can help in all phases of their job-search. At the top right hand of the page, there are indicators that inform the user how many jobs are available, how many are new and how many resumes are in the database. This Army website contains so many jobs for military spouses not only through the Army Spouse Employment Partnerships (ASEP) but also through all registered military spouse-friendly employers at America's Job Bank. There are over a million jobs on this database. Click the following URL to access this website: www.militaryspousejobsearch.org.
Welcome to Army Spouse Career Assessment Tool (ASCAT). Click on the following link to begin: aos.myarmylifetoo.com. Click on "Education", "Careers and Libraries" then click "Spouses". Click on "Army Spouse Career Assessment Tool". You will be directed to MyArmyLifeToo website to log in. If you have not previously logged into MyArmyLifeToo, you will need to register first. Once you are logged into MyArmyLifeToo, you will go immediately to ASCAT. On your first time on the ASCAT site, you will be asked a few questions before you get started. You will accept a license agreement and give your spouse's rank and phone number.
Using the ASCAT
The Career Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to assist you in achieving greater clarity and direction for career decision-making. Use the tool bar in yellow to access the different assessments. Be sure to take the major assessments of Values, Interest, Personality and Temperament. Vision is an area where you can journal what you want to be. You will get immediate feedback from these assessments. All of your assessment and exercise results are combined into your own customized internal Career Profile report. The more assessments and exercises you complete, the more detailed and complete your career profile will be.
Most of the assessments take between 5-15 minutes.You can complete individual assessments then submit them. You always have the opportunity to review or change the assessment later. The assessments do not have to be completed at one time. Since the Career Assessment Tool is available 24/7 you can work on this at your own pace. Remember that you must submit a completed assessment before it is saved.
SkillSoft online courses and reference materials are now available to service members, retirees, their spouses and qualified government contractors through various government and military e-Learning portals. Programs are customized to the individual's specific needs. Courses and certifications are available in the areas of management, IT, and business and provide real-time customer support from certified experts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
SkillSoft currently offers over 900 business, 1,200 interactive IT courses and test prep for more than 180 important IT certifications. Courses for academic and continuing education credit are also available. SkillSoft currently supports the Air Force IT e-Learning, Information Assurance, and Records Management programs. For more information or to register for programs retirees, spouses and government contractors call (877) 545-5763, ext. 3741 or email
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Service members may access these programs at the following e-learning ports:
Anne Ely Hall
Room 126
(717) 245-3684
Have a great idea? See something that needs to be changed? Then here's your chance!
The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) solicits input from soldiers and families, seeks to find solutions, and, when appropriate, forwards issues up the chain of command. By using this online form, you can offer your ideas and solutions. Click here for the .pdf version of the file to print and return.
| AFAP works! |
| If you're 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
- Allowing soldiers to request tour stabilization if they have a graduating high school senior
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The following lists the issues that were previously reported by users and the status of those issues.
AFAP January 2009 Conference
After Action Review |
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Issue
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Subject Area |
Status |
| 1. |
Larger youth services facility |
Teens |
Closed |
| 2. |
Teen use of free weights at gym facilities |
Teens |
Active/Local |
| 3. |
Child and youth online registration and payment |
Children & Youth |
Active/DA |
| 4. |
Gifted (K-8) students transitioning between schools |
Children & Youth |
Unattainable |
| 5. |
Child and youth services for non-active duty military |
Children & Youth |
Active/DA |
| 6. |
Unforeseen loss of partial dislocation allowance |
Communities Services & Support |
Active/DA |
| 7. |
Volunteer hour tracking |
Communities Services & Support |
Active/DA |
| 8. |
Army wide standardized post deployment screening for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
Medical/Dental |
Active/DA |
| 9. |
Continuity of specialized care during permanent change of station region to region. |
Medical/Dental |
Forwarded |
| 10. |
Veterinary coverage for military community |
Medical/Dental |
Closed |
| 11. |
Military clothing sales non-availability at Carlisle Barracks |
Soldier Support |
Closed |
| 12. |
Educating service members and their families on Traumatic Service Life Insurance (TSGLI) benefits. |
Soldier Support |
Active/DA |
| 13. |
Lack of Shoppette service at Carlisle Barracks |
Soldier Support |
Closed |
| Closed means goal achieved. DA means Department of the Army |
| Date Reviewed of all issues above on July 1, 2009 |
We are looking for volunteers to be facilitators, delegates and observers; responsibilities include observing, facilitating and negotiating issues with the goal of determining a final resolution during the conference(s).
Please click this form Online Facilitator/Delegate/Recorder Registration or call (717) 245-3684.
Anne Ely Hall, Bldg, 46
Room 116
(717) 245-4357
Survivor Outreach Services
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) demonstrates the Army's commitment to Families of the Fallen. The mission of SOS is to
provide enhanced services to these Families. SOS utilizes a holistic and multi-agency approach to delivering services to
Survivors by providing services at the garrison and communities closest to where Families live. SOS will allow the Army to
better identify the needs of others touched by the loss of a Soldier.
Complete a Survivor Needs Assessment here to request information about various programs and services available to
you.
Our Mission
- Expand and improve services to Survivors
- Provide education on the roles and responsibilities of all agencies within your community
- Improve the responsiveness and streamline the assistance process for Families
- Provide a Support Coordinator, Financial Counselor and Benefits Coordinator available to you
Services
Benefits Coordinators will provide expertise on local, state and Federal benefits. They will work with the Casualty Assistance Officer to provide guidance and assistance to the Family with benefits, applications, and linkage with benefit providers.
Financial Consultants provide financial assistance, investment education and estate planning to assist the surviving Family member to reach financial goals. Financial Consultants work closely with the Casualty Assistance Benefit Coordinator and legal assistance to ensure estate and financial issues are addressed.
Support Coordinators function as the long term support personnel for Survivors. Support Coordinators will coordinate support groups, briefings to the community and leadership; and provide life skills and supportive counseling. Support Coordinators work closely with Casualty Assistance Center Benefit Coordinators and the Casualty Assistance Officer to ensure the Survivor receives necessary services.
Hours & Contact Information
Carlisle Barracks SOS Support Coordinator
Phone Work: (717) 245-4357
Email:
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Carlisle Barracks and Eastern PA SOS Financial Consultant
Fort Indiantown Gap
Phone Work: (717) 861-6673 Pennsylvania National Guard SOS Coordinator - Eastern PA
Fort Indiantown Gap
(717) 406-9325
Pennsylvania National Guard SOS Coordinator - Western PA
Johnstown - Airport Road Armory
(814) 270-3406
USAR SOS 316th ESC, Coraopolis
Support Coordinator
(404) 903-7745
Financial
Coordinator
(404) 903-7854
Tobyhanna Army Depot ACS Director/SOS
(570) 615-7069
Philadelphia
(717) 406-9325
Click here for a map listing of the above SOS numbers.
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Family Programs 
