Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Overview Mr. Peter W. Toelle Deputy Director - CfE ORP, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program

Vision & Mission Vision Mission A ready and resilient National Guard and Reserve Force successfully navigating the challenges of deployments. Mission To promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout and beyond the deployment cycle.

Policy & Guidance

Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) YRRP Legislation includes DoD laws and regulations that authorize and govern the YRRP. Documents include the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which establishes the YRRP as a national combat veteran reintegration program to support National Guard and Reserve members and their families. Legislation YRRP Legislation includes DoD laws and regulations that authorize and govern the YRRP. Documents include the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which establishes the YRRP as a national combat veteran reintegration program to support National Guard and Reserve members and their families. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) The YRRP DoDI establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides instructions and implementation guidance for National Guard and Reserve Components as they provide Service members and those who support them information, services, referrals, and proactive outreach opportunities throughout the deployment cycle. Strategic Plan The YRRP Strategic Plan is a 5-year plan outlining the fundamental philosophy, principles and approach that YRRP will follow to achieve program goals and objectives. It serves as the foundation for improving thinking, challenging ambitions, and measuring how well the program accomplishes what it sets out to do.

Service Updates & Reporting Report to Congress The YRRP Report to Congress is an annual report delivered to Congress in March. The report highlights YRRP’s key initiatives and accomplishments, event statistics by Service/State, participant survey results, and funding information. Service Updates & Reporting YRRP program updates and reports provided by National Guard and Reserve Components on the effectiveness of their Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Programs.

FY15 YRRP Events 1024 The total number of YRRP events conducted in FY15. 99,415 The total number of YRRP attendees in FY15. 923 The total number of projected YRRP events in FY16.

FY15 numbers by Service Army National Guard Army Reserve   Army National Guard Army Reserve Marine Corps Reserve Navy Reserve Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Coast Guard Reserve Total Total Number of Attendees 47,491 20,672 867 3,450 17,877 8,339 719 99,415 Service Members 25,060 8,923 697 1,970 10,548 4,128 454 51,780 Family Members 18,707 8,994 140 1,257 6,497 3,513 241 39,349 Designated Representatives 3,724 2,755 30 223 832 698 24 8,286 Total Number of YRRP events 400 147 98 40 268 61 10 1,024 Total Number Activated (as of October 6, 2015) 7,590 5,675 769 2,742 2,877 1,638 276 21,567 Projected Events for FY 2016 100 60 38 250 65 923 Projected Total Attendees for FY 2016 45,000 17,600 1,000 3,500 11,600 8,000 835 87,535

Program Execution The Reserve Components (RCs) execute YRRP events and activities across the globe to address readiness and reintegration challenges USNR has implemented “Women's Warrior” sessions to all Returning Warrior Workshops YRRP provides commanders with flexible tools, vital information and resources to support Service members and families throughout and beyond deployment periods As the operating environment continues to evolve, the Office for Reintegration Programs (ORP) is focused on reliable, agile and committed capabilities designed to provide enduring support to the leaders, Service members and families of the Operational Reserve Force

Program Measurement & Analysis Center for Excellence Program Measurement & Analysis Post-event satisfaction surveys, retrospective surveys & after action reports Congressional reporting Policy refinement Barcode scanners for event tracking and transfer to EventPLUS Event Support Standardized event curricula Lesson plans & tips Event planning toolkits Promising practices 60+ updated lesson plans and toolkits for standardized, in-person instruction Online Training Scenario-driven distance learning Quick subject refreshers Interactive classes & videos 45+ interactive classes to support virtual events

Outreach Services Collaborative Relationships National, state & community level Government & non- government agencies Sustainable resource networks National resilience initiatives & public service campaigns Community Engagement & Support Cadre of Speakers Branding templates & logos Quarterly newsletter Social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) Event materials, dynamic speakers & staff Strategic Communication Program awareness initiatives & products Congressional interaction YellowRibbon.mil website Special projects Annual Report to Congress, fifth anniversary campaign, media kits & public website

Flexible Delivery Options In-Person YRRP Event Event Planner resources: Agenda builder Standard curriculum Cadre of Speakers Best practices Option 2: Virtual YRRP Event Service and family member resources: Self-paced training Scenario-based training Learning management system Augments in-person events Option 3: Combination Event Standardized resources: Mix and match in-person and virtual courses to meet mission needs Courses and resources reinforce learning across phases

Scalable Program Delivery Combination Event Pre: In-person event During: Virtual support Post: In-person event Criterion 1: Type of Deployment Combat Non-Combat CONUS OCONUS Title 10 Title 32 ? Criterion 2: Duration of Deployment 30 days 60 days 90 days 180 days 270 days 365+ days Criterion 3: Number of Deployments 1 2 3 4 5+

Program Challenges and Changes YRRP and the services have felt the budget restraints due to the decreased operations tempo and budget cuts, but the program remains a vibrant asset to Service Members and their families. While each Service Component operates its own YRRP program, the components work together to find efficiencies, share resources, learn from each other, and share best practices EventPLUS has become one of the services strongest tools for collaboration, data management, and event management. The DoDI is currently going through the formal coordination process with an anticipated early 2018 release.

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