This page organizes ACS resources into clear categories so leaders can find what they need without navigating multiple pages or program names. Each section provides:
- A brief overview of what ACS offers
- When leaders should refer a Soldier or Family
- Quick ways to request support or training
- Downloadable Tools and Handouts
- Direct Contact Information
Why ACS Matters to Readiness
Command climate directly impacts readiness. Unchecked stressors can undermine trust, weaken teams, and disrupt unit cohesion. ACS helps leaders identify issues early and connect Soldiers and Families to support before challenges escalate.
ACS Strengthens Unit Readiness by Providing:
- Deployment and reintegration support
- Financial coaching and AER guidance
- Employment and career support for Soldiers and Families
- Parenting and family life resources
- Relocation and newcomer support
- EFMP assistance and advocacy
- Healthy relationship and prevention education
- Warm handoffs to installation and community resources.
When Soldiers and Families have their basic and relational needs supported, leaders gain time, focus, and capacity to lead their formations.
- Foundational Needs: Financial stability, housing transitions, deployment support, new parent support.
- Safety & Stability: Employment readiness, EFMP support, relocation assistance.
- Connection & Belonging: Parenting and relationship education, newcomer support, community connection.
- Growth & Readiness: Career development, volunteer engagement, leadership support.
If you're unsure which service fits, start with Information & Referral.
ACS is your first stop for connecting Soldiers and Families to the right resource at the right time.
