The Enlisted Spouse Training Series was developed to prepare enlisted spouses to assume additional responsibilities as related Soldiers advance through the ranks. The primary target audience is spouses of drill sergeants, recruiters, and first sergeants prior to the assumption of their new role. The seminars are small group sessions (5-15 spouses.) The unique aspects of each seminar include panel discussions with two to three couples currently serving in a drill sergeant, recruiter or first sergeant assignment.

The purpose of the Drill Sergeant Seminar is to help equip drill sergeant spouses with the information and tools they will need to promote and support their spouse’s duty tour and their own and Family’s well-being. By being informed, empowered, self- reliant and proactive, drill sergeant spouses will be better able to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

The purpose of the Recruiter Spouse Seminar it to assist recruiter spouses gain the tools and information they will need to enjoy a successful tour with their Soldier while on recruiting duty. This seminar’s orientation, while specific to recruiter duty, will focus on meeting the needs of spouses who’s recruiter will be on a tour for three years. This seminar’s goals are to encourage self-reliant, informed, and empowered spouses by helping the spouse and Family prepare for this important and rewarding assignment.

The purpose of the First Sergeant Spouse Seminar is to provide future or current first sergeant spouses with the skills they need to take on the role of an informed, involved and productive member of the command team. The demands placed on 1SGs and their spouses have increased exponentially with the increased number of deployments our Army has experienced over the last several years. Our 1SGs fill a critical role in the NCO Corps. Their contributions to the Army have a direct and immediate influence on Soldiers and Families, as leaders, trainers, coaches, mentors and true keepers of Army standards. First Sergeants are directly responsible for the welfare of Soldiers and Families. They are an integral part of the command team. Some of the roles a 1SG spouse may fill include helper, supporter, advisor, mentor, coach, leader, role model, teammate and networker. This seminar is designed to equip 1SG spouses with the information, tools and resources needed to fulfill these roles as a value member of the command team.

AFTB needs you! If you are a seasoned Soldier in one of these positions and are interested in serving on the discussion panel to answer questions from class attendees or if you are a spouse who will be assuming one of the enlisted spouse roles, or have just assumed the role, and would like to attend class, we want to hear from you! Please contact the AFTB Program Manager at 791-2820.

First Sergeant Spouse Seminars will be held the following dates: March 23, June 22, Sept. 21 and Nov. 27. Pre-registration and RSVPs are due to the AFTB Program Manager two weeks prior to the class date.

For more information about the Enlisted Spouse Training Series, go to www.myarmyonesource.com.