Self-development topics for Airmen and their family members include: Communication, Stress Management, Time Management, and Goal Setting. Spouses Welcome on the Road is offered quarterly. ELEVATE Couples Communication Class, 4-Lenses Temperament Assessment, 5 Dysfunctions of a Team classes, and more are available to units and groups upon request.

All personnel who will be going TDY or to a Remote Assignment/Deployment for more than 30 days are required to attend a Pre-Deployment Briefing. Upon return to Minot, attendance is required at a Reintegration Briefing. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend. To schedule a briefing, contact the Military & Family Readiness Center at 701.723.3950.

MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
Minot AFB | MilitaryInstallations (militaryonesource.mil)
This is the official DOD website for base information to assist you in your upcoming move. The site can be accessed from any computer. Click on Military Installations and type in the base you are looking for. From there you will find base information. A listing of the major units and contact phone numbers. Contacts, which is a mini phone book of the base services with phone numbers, websites and hours of operation. The site also contains photos of the base and surrounding areas.

PRE-ARRIVAL ORIENTATION (MINOT AFB MYTH BUSTERS)
Personnel with inbound assignment to Minot will be notified to attend a pre-arrival zoom meeting called “Minot AFB Myth Busters” – A virtual platform to touch base and ask questions with M&FRC staff and base leadership. Questions range from what is the weather like, to do I need snow tires, what activities are there, and more. No question is too small, so ask away! If you didn’t receive a notification and would like to attend, please contact the Minot AFB M&FRC at 701.723.3950. Families are also encouraged to attend.

AUTOMATED PLAN MY MOVE
Plan Your Move • PCS Checklist • Military OneSource
Are you ready to PCS? Training is mandatory for all members PCSing from Minot. Simply go to AF Portal: Bases orgs>My Base. Remember, at the end of the training it will ask you to send a
confirmation email to the M&FRC. This is what we will use to clear VMPF. This training will familiarize you with Military Installations and other useful links.

AUTOMATED HOUSING REFERRAL NETWORK
AHRN.com is sponsored by the Department of Defense and is designed to improve the process of securing available housing for relocating military members and their families. A trusted source for finding housing fast!

The unit Commander Support Staff will register you upon arrival on station. This Intro Program is designed to inform newly assigned personnel of services and resources available on base and in the surrounding area. Newly assigned military/civilian personnel are required to attend. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Childcare is available on a space-available basis through the Family Child Care program. For more information, call the Military & Family Readiness Center at 701.723.3950.

https://millifelearning.militaryonesource.mil/ Sponsors provide assistance to service members and their families who are changing duty stations. Training for effective sponsorship is available online via the eSponsorship Application & Training Course, which is located at the website above.

In-person mandatory supplemental sponsor training is offered monthly at the Military & Family Readiness Center. For class dates and to sign up, call 701.723.3950. 

Provide a one-on-one briefing to all retiring members and their spouses ensuring they understand the Survivor Benefit Plan and the benefits that it can provide in estate planning. Ensures completion of proper documentation for establishing retirement pay and deductions, designation of beneficiaries for unpaid retired pay, and Survivor Benefit Plan elections. For additional information, please contact the Casualty Office at 701.723.1444.

In accordance with Public Law, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) will begin as soon as possible during the 18-24 month period preceding an anticipated separation/retirement date but NLT 365 days before separation/retirement. Members who plan on re-enlisting must begin the process and continue until a new date of separation is attained.

The components of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) are as follows:

Initial Counseling enlightens members on TAP requirements and gives an opportunity to make informed decisions for their future. This is required NLT 365 days prior to separation/retirement and must be conducted face to face with an M&FRC counselor.

Preseparation Counseling provides counseling on various benefits, programs, services, tools and other important resource entitlements members may be authorized. This is required NLT 365 days prior to separation/retirement.

Three Day TAP Workshop – The goal of the TAP Workshop is to prepare service members with the tools necessary to pursue their post-transition career goals. The week consists of Department of Defense (DoD) –Training Day, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) –Benefits and Services, and Department of Labor (DOL) Employment. This should be completed within 6-9 months prior to separation.

Two Day Track should be completed within 3-6 months prior to separation.

• Employment -Service members wishing to enter the workforce post-transition will learn various job search techniques, labor market information, resume and interview skills, and much more.
• Vocational – Service members pursuing further technical training will receive guidance and help in selecting schools and technical fields.
• Entrepreneurship – Service members pursuing self-employment in the private sector will learn about the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the benefits and realities of entrepreneurship, and the steps toward business ownership.
• Education – Service members pursuing college education will receive guidance to prepare for the college application process, identifies educational goals, education funding, and researching and comparing institutions.

Capstone Review is the culminating activity to verify whether Service members have/have not met their required CRS. This should occur NLT 90 days prior to separation/retirement from active duty.

Members who are within the 18-24 month period prior to their date of separation (DOS) must begin the TAP process. For members that are planning on extending/re-enlisting they must go through the process until a new DOS is attained.

For question on the Transitions Assistance Program, please call the Military & Family Readiness Center at 701.723.3950.

Volunteer on- or off-base to gain job experience and help the community. If you are looking for volunteers for your event, please send an email to 5fss.family.support@us.af.mil. Each Wednesday, the M&FRC sends out a consolidated volunteer request email to base leadership. Note: the M&FRC does not coordinate the volunteers, they advertise the opportunities and volunteers are directed to the appropriate POC for additional details and scheduling.