Marine Corps Family Team Building

MCFTB

Marine Corps Family Team Building

Marine Corps Family Team Building Mission: To achieve and enhance readiness for Marines, Sailors, and their families throughout their assignment on MCB Camp Butler as well as successfully anticipate and prepare for any encounters in military lifestyles overseas.

L.I.N.K.S. Workshops

L.I.N.K.S. is a military acculturation program designed by spouses to help meet the needs of all military personnel, families, and DOD ID card holders.

L.I.N.K.S. Foundations

The L.I.N.K.S. Foundations workshop is designed for spouses of any age and experience level. Come meet other spouses, network and share your insights and knowledge in this full day workshop.

February 16 0800-1630 Camp Courtney M&F Bldg. 445 LifeSkills Training and Education

LifeSkills Training and Education is a collection of personal and professional skill building classes that promote positive adjustments and improved individual and family functioning. It provides Marines and family members practical skills for successful interactions and positive outcomes at work, home, and in life.

Premarital Seminar

The seminar provides an in-depth look at the procedures for getting married in the United States or overseas. The seminar also hosts information regarding IPAC benefits, legal services, immigration procedures, financial partnerships, and basic communication strategies (PREP).

February 10 0800-1430 Camp Foster Bldg. 5906 Registration is required for all workshops. To register, go to: www.mccsokinawa.com/volunteer

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MCFTB

Marine Corps Family Team Building

Readiness & Deployment Support (RDS)

Readiness & Deployment Support prepares military personnel and their families for the challenges of deployment and separation to help create healthier families.

It’s All About You Workshop

This workshop promotes stress management during deployment through yoga, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Participants learn hands-on techniques to reduce stress, promote healthy coping skills, and learn about available resources.

February 16 0930-1230 Camp Kinser Gym Bldg. 455

Open Pre-Deployment Brief

Open Pre-deployment briefs provide an overview of available services and support to the specific needs of the unit and those attending. These briefs cover topics such as legal planning, personal preparation, communication tools, and local resources with the participation of local organization representatives. Pre-deployment briefs contain helpful information Marines, Sailors, and their families can use to help ensure a successful deployment experience.

February 22 1830-2030 Camp Foster M&F Bldg. 439

Navy Support

The Navy Liaison provides active outreach for MCCS Marine & Family Support Programs to all US NAVY Personnel aboard Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO) and their tenant commands, Commander, Task Force Seventy-Six (CTF-76) at White Beach, and the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. For any questions, reach out to NavySupport@usmc.mil.

Registration is required for all workshops. To register, go to: https://okinawa.usmc-mccs.org

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Family Readiness Program Training (FRPT)

FRPT workshops provide resource information and training to enhance Family Readiness Command Teams in support of the Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program.

Command Team Training, Family Readiness Command Team Advisor / Assistant

Family Readiness Command Team Training is designed to orient and guide Command Team members in their roles, responsibilities, and operating components of their Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program. This training provides the required information to implement and execute a successful program to empower Marines and their families to not just survive, but to thrive while taking on the challenges of the military lifestyle.

February 02 0800-1100 Camp Foster M&F Bldg. 445

OPSEC & PII Training

During this training, appointed Family Readiness Assistant or Advisor volunteers will learn about the latest PII and OPSEC issues, including a special focus on social media, and how to safeguard confidential information. PII and OPSEC training is designed to orient and guide all volunteers in their responsibilities to protect PII.

February 02 1100-1200 Camp Foster M&F Bldg. 445

UPFRP Readiness Coordinator Training

UPFRP Readiness Coordinator training provides Deployment and Uniformed Readiness Coordinators with the required information and resources to be successful in their roles and to effectively support the Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program. This four-day training prepares Readiness Coordinators for the challenging and exciting task of managing the Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program.

February 06-10 0800-1600 MCAS Futenma Ed. Ctr. Bldg. 407

Registration is required for all workshops. To register, go to: https://www.okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/

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Volunteer Program

Volunteer workshops are developed to expose volunteers to the opportunities on island and the benefits of volunteering. For registration or more information, please visit: www.okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/volunteeropportunities

Passport to Volunteering

This training gives volunteers the necessary tools for a successful and fulfilling volunteer career. Learn about strategic volunteer opportunities, how to identify transferrable skills for resumes, and much more.

February 9 0900-1100 Camp Courtney Ed. Ctr. Bldg. 4425

Sweetheart Soirée

What happens after “Happily Ever After?” This Date Night workshop is a fun, hands-on way to get to know your significant other and yourself while strengthening your relationship. Couples of all ages and stages are welcome.

February 10 1830-2130 Camp Hansen-The Palms Bldg. 2654

To register, go to: https://www.okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/

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