AR 608-1 — Soldier And Family Readiness
AR 608-1 governs policies for managing the Soldier and Family Readiness System and its services, access points, and programs.
- Publication number: AR 608-1
- Title: SOLDIER AND FAMILY READINESS
- Date: 05/26/2026
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 608-1 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
- ARMY DIR 2019-17
- ARMY DIR 2021-01 (armypubs)
- ARMY DIR 2022-01
- ARMY DIR 2022-14 (armypubs)
- PAM 608-17 (armypubs)
It covers essential and additional services, service delivery, volunteer coordination, transitional compensation, funding, and SFR operations. It requires assessments, certification, staff training, and compliance with service and quality standards.
Applies to: All Regular Army and their Families, retired military personnel and their Families, ARNG, and USAR Soldiers and their Families, and when authorized by law or the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY), other designated populations such as other Servicemembers.
Topics covered
- Soldier and Family Readiness access points
- Community information and referral
- Deployment and mobilization assistance
- Army Family Team Building
- Volunteer services
- Transitional compensation
- SFR certification standards
Questions and answers
Who is eligible for Soldier and Family Readiness services?
All Regular Army and their Families, retired military personnel and their Families, ARNG, and USAR Soldiers and their Families, and when authorized by law or the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY), other designated populations such as other Servicemembers. (paragraph 1-10)
What must installations with more than 500 assigned Servicemembers establish?
Installations and/or USAR geographic commands with more than 500 assigned Servicemembers must establish and maintain an SFR Center, Family Program Office, or FAC and provide services to support Soldiers and their Families. (paragraph 3-1)
What must community information and referral services provide?
The information and referral services must provide Servicemembers and their Families with information, tools, and resources that meet their needs in accordance with DoDI 1342.22. (paragraph 4-1)
What training must Army Family Team Building courses provide?
The curriculums consist of the following three levels of standardized instruction: (1) Level K. Introduction training to meet the needs of individuals that are new to the Army. (2) Level G. Intermediate training for individuals with several years of experience as Family members with goals to become more involved in unit and community programs as prospective leaders. (3) Level L. Advanced training for individuals who have more experience with the Army, with goals of improving their leadership skills, both personally and professionally, and willing to share life experiences as formal and informal mentors. (paragraph 5-1)
How often must SFR access points complete an assessment?
All SFR access points will complete an annual assessment of all services provided using the standards in DoDI 1342.22, this regulation, and respective RC command guidance. (paragraph 6-1)