Programs and Capabilities
Army culture is grounded in our values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. These values are time-tested and provide our culture with a rock-solid foundation. Drawing upon our positive and powerful Army values, we will create a people-focused culture that destroys harmful behaviors and builds cohesive teams across our formations.
–Army People Strategy
The Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness provides effective suicide, substance abuse, sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention and education for service members at all levels and encourages leaders to support prevention activities. DPRR enhances the resiliency and readiness of Soldiers and their Family members through a wide variety of programs and services customized to their needs.
Army Community Services (ACS)
Offers educational opportunities, special events, counseling and other services tailored to the needs of Soldiers and their Families.
Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Provides resources and services to reduce the prevalence of substance misuse and to help Soldiers who misuse alcohol or other drugs.
Army Suicide Prevention Program (SP2)
Builds awareness of suicidal behavior and risks among Army Soldiers and their Families and provides prevention resources.
Child, Youth and School Services (CYS)
Delivers quality educational, sports and recreational programs for children of all ages—from newborns to teenagers.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Helps employees work through life challenges that may adversely affect their job performance, health and personal well-being.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Assists active-duty military members who have a loved one with special medical or educational needs.
Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
Prepares Soldiers and Families for the unique challenges of military life by offering seminars, workshops, counseling and intervention services.
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)
Provides programs and services that reduce stress, build skills and boost self-confidence.
Financial Readiness Program (FRP)
Uses classroom training and individual counseling sessions to teach Soldiers critical financial skills, such as how to invest, establish savings goals and reduce debt.
Integrated Prevention Advisory Group (I-PAG)
Improves the safety, health and well-being of Soldiers, Civilians and their Families by building an effective, integrated prevention system.
Prevention, Science and Research
Develops, oversees and interprets foundational research to test assumptions, build an Army-specific evidence base and fill critical knowledge gaps in the areas of violence prevention, and workplace culture.
Quality of Life Task Force (QOL TF)
Bolsters the health and well-being of Army Families by focusing on priorities designated by the service’s senior leaders, such as housing, health care and financial readiness.
Ready and Resilient (R2)
Boosts the readiness and strength of individuals and Army units through training and resources that optimize performance.
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program (SHARP)
Uses proactive efforts to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault within the Army community and provides comprehensive methods to respond to incidents.
Studies and Analysis
Measures the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the programs within the Soldier and Family Readiness portfolio.
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)
Provides long-term support to surviving Family members of fallen Soldiers through resources such as grief counseling, financial counseling and benefits coordination.
Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP)
Ensures that Soldiers and their Families make smooth transitions into the Army or into a new unit.