Operation: Military Kids
Core Program Elements
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Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual
Speak Out for Military Kids
Hero Pack Project
Mobile Technology Labs
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
Ready, Set, Go!
Contents
Training
• 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
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Training
Contents
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Chapter 11: OMK Support Tools
Appendix A: Read Ahead Materials
Appendix B: Journal
Appendix C: Energizers
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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
How to use the
RSG! Manual
• 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
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
Speak Out for Military Kids
(SOMK)
The Program:
• Common program initiative for all OMK states
• Program raises community awareness of issues
faced by geographically dispersed military children
and youth
• SOMK is a youth-led program facilitated and
supported by adults
• Youth participants are both civilian and military
connected youth
• SOMK is a community service project that builds
awareness and fosters community support
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)
Resources:
• OMK Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual
• Speak Out For Military Kids Manual
• OMK Core Partners
• Military Points of Contact
Hero Pack Project
• 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.)
What is a Hero Pack?
• 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
Hero Pack Implementation
• 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
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