Command Indoctrination And Sponsor Program

Front 1

What year did the CNO establish the Sponsor Program?

Back 1

1970

Front 2

What does the Command Indoctrination include?

Back 2

establishes a post-arrival indoc to cover topics such as a command, its history, mission, structure, and specific expectations required of service members

Front 3

What is the program established to do?

Back 3

(a) facilitate the adaptation of servicemembers and their family members into a new working and living environment
(b) to minimize the anxiety associated with any Permanent Change of Station move
(c) greatest opportunity for a successful and productive tour of duty

Front 4

When does a command sponsor responsibility begin?

Back 4

Upon receipt of PCS orders.

Front 5

What is important elements that a command should provide to a new check-in?

Back 5

(a) meaningful pre-arrival communication
(b) adequate support upon arrival
(c) relocation assistance that meets
the service member’s identified needs
(d) conduct thorough
command indoctrinations

Front 6

What will counseling members on benefits, services, programs, do?

Back 6

assist with important decisions and result in a positive experience

Front 7

What is essential between a sponsor and a new check in?

Back 7

maintaining a dialog

Front 8

What is crucial to StayNAVY's Sponsor Assignment aid?

Back 8

A quick response to requests for assignment of sponsors

Front 9

How many days should a sponsor initiate contact with a new check-in after receiving their PCS orders?

Back 9

10 working days

Front 10

After arrival to the command, what should the member be enrolled in?

Back 10

Command’s Indoctrination Program

Front 11

What will participation in a meaningful indoc do?

Back 11

(a) produce a smooth assimilation into a new organization
(b) set the stage for a positive attitude at the beginning of the tour
(c) create an atmosphere for continued success

Front 12

Should this program be tailored to meet the commands need?

Back 12

Yes

Front 13

What does the Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Program Coordinator do?

Back 13

(a) Ensure all UIC's served by the command are reported and kept current
(b) Establish internal monitoring and self-evaluation to ensure program effectiveness
(c) Review completed Command Sponsor and Indoctrination
Program questionnaires upon completion of each indoc and forward them to the COC.
(d) Liaise with the local FFSC
(e) Prepare welcome aboard letters to transferring servicemembers and send within 10 working days of being informed of the prospective gain
(f) Ensure prospective sponsors receive sponsor training
(g) Use the resources of other organizations

Front 14

What quals should a sponsor have?

Back 14

a. Be the same marital status as the prospective gain
b. utilize same paygrades
c. enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Programd. Be enthusiastic and be willing to help people
d. Be enthusiastic and be willing to help people.
e. Have an excellent record of sustained good performance,
perseverance, and the ability to problem-solve.
f. Be positive toward the Navy, command, local community, and sponsor program.
g. Have successfully completed sponsor training.
h. Be familiar with the command and its location or homeport.
i. Be knowledgeable about available resources
j. Be familiar with applicable command procedures and
instructions.
k. Be able and willing to do more than the minimum
l. Not be the person the individual is slated to relieve

Front 15

How many months should a sponsor remain onboard?

Back 15

6 months

Front 16

What are some guidelines for sponsors?

Back 16

(a) Drawing upon the knowledge gained from your own experience as a newcomer
(b) Drawing upon previous experiences with the sponsor program
(c) Asking others who have served as sponsors for their recommendations
(d) Contacting the person you are sponsoring
(e) Writing a "Welcome Aboard" letter

Front 17

What should a welcome aboard package contain?

Back 17

(a) Introducing yourself and giving a warm welcome.
(b) Providing information on how you may be contacted.
(c) Finding out if family members will accompany them as well as their ages, transportation, and estimated date and time of arrival at new duty station.
(d) Informing members of their new command mailing address
(e) Obtaining information about schools in the area.
(f) Finding out if spouses are employed
(g) Providing any other special information that would be helpful

Front 18

What things should you do when a member arrives to the command?

Back 18

Escorting members to temporary lodging, Assisting members in finding places to eat, Meeting the incoming members/families at their arrival point, Assisting members in locating the exchange or commissary for immediate needs