AR 608-75 — Exceptional Family Member Program
AR 608-75 governs policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the Exceptional Family Member Program.
- Publication number: AR 608-75
- Title: EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
- Date: 01/27/2017
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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It addresses identification and enrollment, sanctions, assignment considerations, and community support, housing, medical, educational, and personnel services. It requires enrollment for specified Soldiers and current documentation of medical and special education needs at least every 3 years.
Topics covered
- Exceptional Family Member Program
- Identification and enrollment
- Sanctions
- Assignment considerations
- Early intervention services
- Medical and educational services
- Community support and housing
Questions and answers
Which Soldiers must enroll in the EFMP?
Active Army Soldiers will enroll in the EFMP. (paragraph 1-7)
How often must EFMP documentation be updated?
Soldiers are responsible for keeping the medical and/or special education needs documentation current as EFM condition changes or at least every 3 years, whichever comes first. (paragraph 1-7)
What happens if a Soldier refuses to provide EFMP information?
For Soldiers, refusal to provide information may preclude successful processing of an application for Family travel or command sponsorship. (paragraph 3)
How are Family members' special needs considered during Soldier assignments?
When possible, assignment managers will assign Soldiers to an area where the special needs of their EFMs can be accommodated. (paragraph 2-1)
What services does the EFMP provide to Families with special needs?
The EFMP, working in concert with other military and civilian agencies, provides a comprehensive, coordinated, multiagency approach for community support, housing, medical, educational, and personnel services to Families with special needs. (paragraph 1-6)