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FAMILY OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM Learning  Objectives:  When  you  finish  this  chapter, you will be able to— · Recall the provisions of the Family Ombudsman Program. · Identify  sources  of  information  available  to Navy families. The command ombudsman is a volunteer who is a liaison between the command and families. This person undergoes a regular application and interview process by  the  command  team  and  is  appointed  by  the commanding  officer.  Once  the  CO  appoints  an ombudsman, he/she attends an intense 21-hour training course that provides the basic tools for performing the duties of the position. In addition, ombudsmen undergo continuous  training  offered  through  local  assemblies and family service centers. Since 1973, the focus of the program has shifted away  from  the  grievance-processing  role.  Today,  the enlarged scope of the ombudsman job is assisting COs in their responsibilities for the morale and welfare of the families of the command. In general, any functions that  promote  these  goals  may  be  included  in  the ombudsman  program.  It  is  always  the  CO  who determines the content and priorities of that program. The basic roles and functions of an ombudsman are as follows: · Serve   as   the   primary   link/liaison   and communicator   of   information   between command families and the command. · Communicate regularly with command families in   ways   approved   and   supported   by   the command;  for  example,  command  newsletter, command-sponsored telephone “Careline,” and a  phone  tree  for  emergency  information  as directed by the CO. · Provide information and outreach to command family  members.  Interact  and  cooperate  with organizations  and  military  departments,  family service  centers,  chaplain’s  office,  medical treatment  facilities,  Navy-Marine  Corps  Relief Society,  American  Red  Cross,  Navy  Wifeline Association,  legal  assistance  offices,  and  so forth. · Refer  individuals  in  need  of  professional assistance  to  appropriate  resources;  possibly provide support to individuals and refer them for counseling. · Act  as  an  advocate  for  command  family members;  help  access  the  appropriate  level  of chain of command for intervention and for the forwarding  of  appropriate  requests/grievances while exercising confidentiality. · Participate  in  indoctrination  and  orientation programs. · Assist in welcome programs and act as a family coordinator  as  part  of  the  command  Sponsor Program. · Represent the command on committees, boards, and  working  groups  in  the  military  or  civilian communities  concerned  with  services  and support to command families. · Participate in activities that would promote the morale,  health,  and  welfare  or  command families. The ombudsman is trained to help with information and  referral;  however,  they  are  not  a  taxi  service  or babysitter.  The  Privacy  Act  and  strict  rules  of confidentiality bind the command ombudsman; they are not a rumor mill. REENLISTMENT QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM Learning Objective: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— · Recall the incentives for reenlistment, education, and special duty. 1-23 Student Notes:

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