OMK Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual
(the following files are in pdf format)

The Operation: Military Kids (OMK) Ready, Set, Go! (RSG!) Training Manual was developed for distribution to state regional and local teams and key military, school & community stakeholders via coordinated training efforts to increase understanding of the unique issues facing military youth dealing with the deployment and reunion of a parent or loved one.

Anticipated outcomes of this manual and accompanying training include:

• Providing participants with hands-on practical information to assist them in building capacity to educate communities about local issues related to supporting military kids currently coping with the stress of knowing their parents or loved ones are in harms way.
• Supporting participants with planning, implementation, and facilitation of training at the state, regional and local levels to increase understanding and support for National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and other youth across areas impacted by the current global war on terrorism.

Pre-chapter:	Cover, Acknowledgements, Table of Contents
Chapter 1:	Introduction to Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual
Chapter 2:	Military Culture
Chapter 3:	OMK Framework
Chapter 4:	OMK Partners
Chapter 5:	The Emotional Cycle of Deployment
Chapter 6:	Stress and Coping Strategies
Chapter 7:	Impact of Grief, Loss, and Trauma
Chapter 8:	Fostering Resilience in Children & Youth
Chapter 9:	Understanding the Influence of the Media
Chapter 10:	Step Up to Action
Chapter 11:	OMK Support Tools
Appendix A:	Read Ahead Materials
Appendix B:	Journal
Appendix C:	Energizers

Ready, Set, Go! Training Manual Chapter frameworks are structured as follows:

• Lesson Plan - Includes purpose, training objectives, timeframe, and preparation / materials needed
• Training Session Content – Includes power point training slides and accompanying ‘Key Talking Points’ for discussion as well as hands-on activities with corresponding instructions
• ‘Must Read’ Background Material – To increase knowledge of trainer(s) regarding topics being presented
• Evaluation – Suggested reflection & application questions to measure group comprehension of materials