Guidance

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3009, Airman and Family Readiness Centers, paragraphs 3.9.2 – 3.9.2.7., provides guidance. In addition, this KS Guide provides further clarification on the roles and responsibilities of each KS team member.

The Commander’s Guide provides Commanders with information and resources to help units manage their official CKSP. The guide is designed to provide a practical approach to develop an effective unit CKSP, with tips and tools to assist Commanders in recruiting, interviewing and selecting unit Key Support Liaisons.

The KS and KSM Guides provide volunteers with guidance, information and resources on meeting the expectations of their role, and the vision set forth by their unit Commander. The Key Spouse Program forms below are required for the Military & Family Readiness Center and Squadrons.

Key Spouse Training
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2024 Key Spouse Training Schedule
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Training is provided on a quarterly basis at a minimum, or as requested by installation leadership IAW AFI 36-3009.

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Provide 3 Required Standardized Training:

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• Initial Training: (8 standardized modules, 6 hours) Key Spouse Virtual Online Training for “Initial Training Only” (used as a secondary option for GSU’s and must be coordinated and approved by both the Commander and M&FRC KS Program Manager, Lead or Director of M&FRC)
  Refresher Training: (standardized, 1 hour, required recurring training only upon PCS-ing) Developed for KS’s and KSM’s returning to official KS/KSM duties (signed appointment letter by a unit Commander is needed) following a PCS to a new duty location.
  Mentor Training: (standardized, varies from 1-2 hours in length/one-time mandatory training for all new KSMs and intended to be taken after Initial/Refresher Training) Held on a quarterly basis at least per guidance (training can be via in-seat, classroom or virtually).
  ​Continuing Education Training: Has mandatory requirements and various topics covered on a quarterly basis. Training is facilitated via traditional classroom/in-person training, as well as other platforms, such as computer-based training (CBT’s), Webinars, Skype, Video, Podcasts, and via the online Military OneSource.
  Certificates provided to KS’s/KSM’s upon completion of training.
  Information and referral resources provided to KS’s/KSM’s.
  ​Annual Training Requirements:
  Suicide Awareness Training
  Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SARP)​
• Suggested Continuing Education Training Topics:
  • Heart Link (one-time attendance is recommended for all KS’s/KSM’s to gain understanding of the important role they play in recruiting and encouraging new AF spouses to attend Heart Link.)
  • True Colors/Four Lenses Personality Assessments
  • Deployment Readiness
  • Air Force Personal Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS)
  • Social Media
  • American Red Cross
  • Cyber Security
  • Military OneSource Training/Podcasts
  • Public Affairs
  • Local Community Agencies

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