Welcome to 1 Combat Engineer Battalion! - 1st Marine Division

What is a FRO? What does a FRO do?A Family Readiness Officer (FRO) IS:A Representative of the Commanding Officer (CO) by . . . Following his guidance for the way ahead Performing any Family Readiness task assignedThe Communication Link . . . Between the CO and families (communication may come from the Company CO) Between the CO and volunteers Between Supportive Agencies and the unit in regard to families needs, such as:• Christmas tree giveaways• Care package support during• Adoptions for holidaysdeployments• Calling Cards• Special needsA Family Readiness event planner of unit events, such as: Family Days Holiday Parties Pre-deployment BriefReturn and Reunion BriefMarine Corps Family Team BuildingClasses (L.I.N.K.S, LES, FRA training, etc.)A Resource and Referral to local services, such as:Navy Marine Corps ReliefChild CareFood subsidy programsMOMS WarehouseEducationA Mandated ReporterAny issue that requires command notification will be shared with appropriate staffCompiles Family Readiness information, such as:Families in need for holidaysFamily rostersFamilies effected by disastersA Point of Contact for Website/Newsletter/Welcome Aboard information, such as: Pictures Family Readiness links ArticlesA Family Readiness Officer (FRO) is NOT:An Equal Opportunity Representative (EOR)A Marriage/Financial/Career Counselor. A Legal Officer or one who handles issues concerning Child Support/Divorce/SeparationFamily Advocate for Child or Spousal AbuseA Replacement to the Chain of Command Small unit leadership is important so the FRO will never replace the Chain of Command