USAG Baden-Württemberg
Army Community Service
Heidelberg Offices:
ACS Main Office
Community Support Center, Bldg. 3850
DSN: (314)370-6883/6975
CIV: +49(06221)57-6883/6975
Info Center
Village Pavilion Community Center, PHV, Bldg. 4507
Information & Referral
DSN: (314)388-9435
CIV: +49(06221)338-9435
Employment Readiness
DSN: (314)388-9437
CIV: +49(06221)338-9437
Mannheim Office
Sullivan Barracks,
Bldg. 246
DSN: (314)385-3101
CIV: +49(0621)730-3101
HOURS OF OPERATION
ACS Main Office
Mon-Wed, Fri: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thu: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Info Center
Mon, Wed-Fri: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tue: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mannheim Office
Mon-Wed, Fri: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-4:30 p.m. Thu: 1-4:30 p.m.
All offices are closed on weekends and U.S. Federal holidays.
Army Family Covenant
Army Family Team Building
Army Volunteer Corps
Employment Readiness Program
Exceptional Family Member Program
Family Advocacy Program
Financial Readiness
Information & Referral
Mobilization & Deployment
Outreach
Relocation Readiness
Soldier & Family Assistance Center
Class |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| AFTB Level III | Apr. 23-25 | 9am-2pm | ACS, Community Support Ctr. Room 172 |
| 1SG Spouse Seminar | Jun. 18-20 | 9am-2pm | ACS, Community Support Ctr. Room 172 |
Why AFTB? |
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AFTB Level 1, 2, and 3 training is available to you 24/7 in English or Spanish. Visit ARMYOneSource.com |
Army Family Team Building (AFTB), originally designed by spouses for spouses, is a Family training and readiness program that provides participants with an understanding of Army culture and the skills and resources they need to become self -reliant, self-sufficient members of the military community.
Mission: AFTB empowers individuals, maximizing their personal growth and professional development through specialized training, transforming our communities into a resilient and strong foundation meeting today's military mission.
Vision: Strong, Knowledgeable and Engaged Individuals and Communities!
We value excellence in:
- High Quality Training
- Resourcefulness
- Life-Long Learning
There are three levels of training based solely on an individual’s experience in the Army. Unit classes or concept blocks are available upon request. Promotion points can be awarded for accumulating 40 hours of course instruction. Free childcare is provided for children who are enrolled with CYS Services.
AFTB Classes include:
AFTB Level I: Targeted for Soldiers, spouses, Family members and DoD Civilians who are new to the military community
Focuses on the basic skills and knowledge needed to understand the military lifestyle; Topics include Chain of Command, Military Acronyms and Terms, Military Customs and Courtesies, and Expectations and Impact of the Mission on Family Life
AFTB Level II: Designed to enhance life and growth
Focuses on self development and introduction to leadership skills; Topics include Communication, Team Dynamics, Stress Management, Crisis and Coping, and Personal Relationships
AFTB Level III: Designed to develop leadership abilities and mentoring
Focuses on advanced leadership and personal skills; Topics include FRG Leadership, Motivating Factors, Building Cohesive Teams, Managing Group Conflict, and Meeting Management
Senior Enlisted Spouse Seminar: Focuses on the information needed to take on the role of an informed, involved, productive, and proactive member of the Command Team; Topics includes: Structure of the Army, Integrating into the Company and Conflict Management.
ACS Master Trainer: The Department of the Army initiative prepares select staff members from every ACS center, Army-wide, to become Master Trainers. Upon graduation from the ACS Master Trainer Course, staff will then conduct training in the areas of instructing, briefing and facilitating.
AFTB Levels 1, 2, and 3 is available to you 24/7 online in English or Spanish at www.ARMYonesource.com.
AFTB Origins: The seeds for AFTB first began to sprout in 1990 when, for the first time since the Vietnam War, troops were deploying in large numbers for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Commanders and First Sergeants noticed Soldiers were affected because their Families were not prepared for the long deployments. Family members, then still called "Dependents," had to become quite independent very quickly. After several years of preparation, the AFTB program was finally implemented on 16 December 1994.