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Welcome to AFTB!
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About AFTB
AFTB is a volunteer-led organization with a central tenet: provide training and knowledge to spouses and family members to support the total Army effort. Strong families are the pillar of support behind strong Soldiers. It is AFTB's mission to educate and train all of the Army in knowledge, skills, and behaviors designed to prepare our Army families to move successfully into the future.

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AFTB Contributes
AFTB contributes to the Army mission by educating and training the Army family to be self-sufficient leaders within their communities. AFTB Level I focuses on the basic skills and knowledge needed to live the military life. Level II allows the participant to grow into a community leader. Finally, Level III goes into inspiring and mentoring others into leadership positions.

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AFTB Operations
AFTB is organized along the command line of the US Army Installation Management Agency (for installation based programs) and by Major Command (MACOM) lines for all others. There are currently 221 active programs world-wide with more than 20,000 volunteers and paid staff all with one commitment at heart: Connecting Families to the Army….One Class at a Time!



AFTB Online Training

The E-Learning Center makes AFTB Level 1, 2, and 3 training available to you 24/7.

Level 1 Class Descriptions:

  • Lesson 1.1 - Expectations and Impact of the Mission on Family Life
  • Lesson 1.2 - Military Acronyms and Terms
  • Lesson 1.3 - The Chain of Command
  • Lesson 1.4 - Introduction to Military Customs and Courtesies
  • Lesson 1.5 - Basic Military Benefits and Entitlements
  • Lesson 1.6 - Introduction to Military and Civilian Community Resources
  • Lesson 1.7 - Introduction to Family Readiness Groups
  • Lesson 1.8 - Supporting Your Child's Education
  • Lesson 1.9 - Introduction to Family Financial Readiness
  • Lesson 1.10 - Basic Problem Solving