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Making a Difference in the Quality of Life for the Army

Over 30 years, the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) has been the primary vehicle for military personnel, Families, survivors, and civilian employees to voice concerns and drive real change. AFAP is a powerful process that lets us identify what is working, target what is not, and propose concrete solutions.

By alerting Commanders and Army leadership to areas of concern, AFAP allows decision-makers to implement plans that directly improve the standard of living and readiness across the force.

 

What is an AFAP Issue?

An AFAP issue is any concern that impacts the readiness, well-being, or quality of life at Fort Sill or within the Army at large.

Criteria

Details

Eligible Submitters

Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Retirees, Family Members, DoD Civilians, and Survivors.

Issue Scope

Can range from local base-level issues (recreational facilities, local housing) to Army-wide policy issues (pay, benefits, healthcare, entitlements).

Key Requirement

Submissions should clearly outline the problem and propose a practical, constructive solution.

 

Your voice does not stop at submission. Every issue goes through a rigorous routing process to ensure it is addressed by the correct level of leadership.

Phase

Process & Action Taken

1. Submission

The issue is received, reviewed for clarity, and formatted for official presentation.

2. Local Review

Issues are evaluated by local Agency/Unit leadership and the Garrison Command Team during the Installation Action Council.

3. Local Resolution

For issues within local control, the Council determines and executes a course of action for resolution.

4. Escalation

Issues that fall outside the Garrison’s authority are forwarded directly to Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) for national-level consideration and resolution.

 

Share Your Idea Today

If you have an idea to improve the Army’s Quality of Life, we want to hear from you.

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While submissions can be anonymous, we highly encourage you to provide your contact information. This allows the AFAP team to follow up, fully understand your suggestion, and prepare it in the required format for consideration.

Contact Fort Sill AFAP

If you have questions, need assistance formatting your issue, or run into any technical problems while submitting your suggestion, please reach out to us. A member of our team will be glad to assist you.

  • Office Phone: +1 (580)574-4668
  • Location: Fort Sill Army Community Service (ACS), Bldg 4700

The community receives feedback on the issues through periodic updates on Facebook and the installation newspaper. 

 

Some notable changes resulting from AFAP Suggestions:

  • Dog Park on Fort Sill
  • Directional Signage at Fort Sill and Sheridan Road Intersection
  • Fort Sill BOSS Programs
  • Thrift Savings Plan
  • Pet relocation reimbursement
  • Sidewalks throughout the Fort Sill Community
  • Pedestrian Light and Crossing at Mow-Way and Sheridan Roads 
  • Guaranteed Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Retirees
  • Developed the first policy for the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program
  • Extended educational benefits for Surviving Spouses
  • Toll-free Wounded in Action phone number and improved communication to families
  • Mandates state charge no more than in-state tuition rates for military personnel and their dependents
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Photos from the AFAP Kick Off event at the Fort Sill Main Exchange