ARMY DIR 2019-17 — Changes To The Soldier And Family Readiness Group Program
ARMY DIR 2019-17 governs policy changes to fundraising, reporting, and informal funds activities for the Soldier and Family Readiness Group Program.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2019-17
- Title: CHANGES TO THE SOLDIER AND FAMILY READINESS GROUP PROGRAM
- Date: 04/01/2019
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2019-17 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication establishes SFRG naming, communication, support, social media, fundraising, and informal fund requirements. It also addresses fund custodians, reporting, quality assurance, exceptions, and duration.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Soldier and Family Readiness Group policy
- SFRG informal funds
- SFRG fundraising
- SFRG social media communication
- Fund custodians
- Informal fund reporting
Questions and answers
How many informal funds can a unit authorize for its SFRG?
No more than one SFRG informal fund may be authorized for a unit. (paragraph 4)
What is the cap for SFRG informal funds?
SFRG informal funds will not exceed a cap of $10,000 at any given time in a calendar year from all sources. (paragraph 4)
Who can be an SFRG informal fund custodian?
The primary and alternate fund custodian may be a Soldier or volunteer, but may not be the unit commander, first sergeant, the Soldier Family Readiness Liaison, or the SFRG leader. (paragraph 4)
When is an SFRG informal fund activity report due?
A report on the SFRG informal fund activity is required and will be provided to the unit commander, or designee, in the units chain of command no later than 30 days after the end of the calendar year. (paragraph 4)
Who approves SFRG fundraising?
SFRG fundraising will be approved at the battalion level (or equivalent), after consultation with the local ethics counselor. (paragraph 4)