• Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual • Speak Out for Military Kids• Hero Pack Project• Mobile Technology Labs

Operation: Military KidsCore Program Elements

Ready, Set, Go! Training & Resource

Manual

Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Ready, Set, Go!

• Chapter 2: Military Culture• Chapter 3: Operation: Military Kids—An

Overview and Framework for Implementation

• Chapter 4: OMK Partners• Chapter 5: The Emotional Cycle of

Deployment

• Chapter 6: Stress & Coping• Chapter 7: Impact of Grief, Loss, and

Trauma• Chapter 8: Fostering Resilience in

Children and Youth• Chapter 9: Understanding the

Influence of the Media• Chapter 10: Step Up To Action

Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents

• Chapter 11: OMK Support Tools• Appendix A: Read Ahead Materials• Appendix B: Journal• Appendix C: Energizers

Ready, Set, Go! Training Contents

Ready, Set, Go! Chapter Framework

• Lesson Plan—includes purpose, training objectives, timeframe, and preparation/materials and activities

• Training PowerPoint Content—includes slides, materials needed, trainer tips, and “What to Do/What to Say” sections for trainers. Discussion and hands-on activities will help participants understand the topics presented

Ready, Set, Go! Chapter Framework

• Evaluation—suggested reflection and application questions to measure impact and application of group understanding

How to use the RSG! Manual

• Train the trainer format• OMK Awareness Training• Basis for professional conference

workshops• Training sessions can be trained

individually or in sections to tailor training to the needs of local community support networks/teams

• Overview of OMK• Content of RSG! can be used to

support and develop the• Hero Pack Project, Mobile Technology

Lab, and Speak Out for Military Kids programs

• Information is transferable to other populations/circumstances/situations

How to use the RSG! Manual

Training Materials Provided

• Flash Drive containing the following materials/resources:•Copy of Operation: Military Kids

Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual•Copy of PowerPoint Slides for

Ready, Set, Go! Training presentation

Training Materials Provided

• Electronic copies of a variety of PDF resources on applicable military related materials•“Must Read” Background Material – To increase knowledge of trainers regarding topics presented

RSG! Implementation Guide

• Overview• Chapter 1 – OMK Implementation

Framework• Chapter 2 – Readying the OMK State

Team• Chapter 3 - Setting up Local Team for

Success• Chapter 4 – Implementing Programs

to Assist Military Children & Youth

Purpose of the RSG! Implementation Guide

• Define Your Individual Role as well as Your Organizations Role

• Form a High Functioning State Team• Create Productive Local Support

Networks• Provide Background Information on

the history of OMK

Resources:

• OMK Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual

• Speak Out For Military Kids Manual

• OMK Core Partners

• Military Points of Contact

Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)

Outcomes:• Participants create a Speakers Bureau

and presentations, then deliver informative briefings to a variety of audiences throughout the state.

• Youth gain knowledge and skills in developing creative and informative presentations in a variety of different media.

• Youth learn about the military lifestyle and culture, and gain empathy for issues that confront military families.

Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)

• Outreach effort of Operation: Military Kids (OMK)

• Salute to Military Children for their strength and sacrifices made while a parent is deployed

• Combined effort of all National OMK Partners

• Community Service Project that builds awareness and fosters community support for geographically isolated Military Families

• Connect Military Youth with local support programs (BGCA Program, 4-H Clubs, etc.)

Hero Pack Project

• A Hero Pack is a backpack that contains fun and educational material for the Youth and informational material for Parents

• Each National OMK partner provides a variety of program items

• Our goal is to provide material and activities to keep Youth and deployed Parent connected

What is a Hero Pack?

• Youth assemble Hero Packs and write letters of support to the families to include in the backpack

• OMK State Teams find local donations to supplement Hero Pack items provided by National OMK Partners

• Hero Packs are distributed to deserving Military Children impacted by deployment

Hero Pack Implementation

Mobile Technology Labs

• 2 Pods• 3 cases per pod

• 5 Laptops• Printer/Scanner/Copier• Digital Camera• Video Camera• Various Software

• Microsoft Office, Adobe (photoshop, premier), hallmark card studio, etc.

• Headphones• Al necessary cables, extension cords and power strips• Starter set of writable cd’s• Digital Video Cassettes

Mobile Technology Labs

OMK Role and Responsibilities:•Develop procedures for how MTL

will be requested, delivered, operated, and returned

•Coordinate Partner use of the MTL•Train Partner on facilitating and

supervising a MTL•Deliver MTL programs through

Partner Organizations

Operation: Boots On

Operation: Boots Off

Experience, Operation: Military Kids

Up for the Challenge

Enhance Your Program with Service Learning

Character Education

Babysitting

3, 2, 1 Action! Videography Handbook

4-H 101

Preparing the Youth Development Professional

Discover the Fun

OMK Marketing Materials• Pull-up Banner

• Lanyards

• Bracelets

• Partner Dog tags

• “Flag” Pens

• Portfolios

• Tablets

• OMK Information Cars

• National OMK Annual Report