Definition and Measures of Individual and Unit Readiness and Family Phenomena Affecting It

Abstract : The Army Family Research Program (AFRP) is a 5-year integrated research program that supports the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) White Paper 1983: The Army Family and The Army Family Action Plans (1984-1990) by developing databases, models, program evaluation technologies, and policy options that assist the Army to retain quality soldiers, improve soldier and unit readiness, and increase family adaptation to Army life. This report documents the development of operational definitions and measurement instruments to assess individual and unit readiness. The developmental process included a review of literature, soldier readiness workshops to identify the dimensions, and spouse workshops.