Army Family Team Building (AFTB) is a Family training and readiness program, established on December 16, 1994, by General Gordon R. Sullivan, Chief of Staff of the Army, and Sergeant Major of the Army Richard A. Kidd. AFTB provides participants with a better understanding of Army culture, as well as the skills and resources needed to become resilient, self-sufficient and self-reliant members of the military community.
AFTB's goals are to: Prepare individuals through specialized training generating flexible, adaptive and capable Soldiers, Families and Civilian. Enhance personal growth and professional development by leveraging an adaptive curriculum and technology meeting the needs of the transforming military. Employ resources to build and strengthen enduring partnerships resulting in resilient strong communities.
AFTB training modules:
· AFTB Personal Growth (G) Level - Learn how to improve your personal relationships and communication and stress-management skills. Discover how teams form and grow, how to solve problems, and how to resolve personal conflict. You’ll also learn about Army traditions, customs, courtesies and protocol.
· AFTB Military Knowledge (K) Level - You’ll learn about the Army life and how to maneuver through daily challenges by discovering how to decipher Army acronyms, utilize community resources, attain better financial readiness, and understand the goal and impact of the Army mission on daily life.
· AFTB Leadership Knowledge (L) Level - Thrive in the Army and civilian life by expanding leadership skills and effective communication techniques and learning to mentor others into leadership positions. You’ll learn about the different leadership styles, how to run an effective meeting, how to manage group conflict, and how to coach and mentor others.
The training is available to Soldiers, Family members of all Soldiers, Department of Defense civilians and volunteers through the Army Family Web Portal (AWP), https://armyfamilywebportal.com Online Learning Management System (OLMS).
