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

2. 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.

3. Policy & Guidance

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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+

14. 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.

15. Questions? YRRP Website www.yellowribbon.mil Facebook
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