What AR governs the TAF sponsorship program - answerAR 600-8-8
Who is sponsorship mandatory for - answerFirst term soldiers
What must the commander provide the sponsor - answera) provide government
transportation for military only, (if required and available) to pick up the soldier and
family
(b) provide adequate time away from assigned duties to preform sponsorship duties
What are the qualifications must the sponsor have - answer(a) Grade equal to or higher
than newcomer
(b) Same gender, marital status, and military career field or occupational series
(c) Familiar with unit/activity and community
(d) will normally not sponsor own replacement
(e) will normally not be within 60 days of PCS
What are the responsibilities of the sponsor before the newcomer arrives - answer(a)
keep the chain of command informed
(b) provide follow-up information the newcomer needs
(c) advise soldiers or employee of arrangements for initial receptions
(d) greet and receive
(e) arrange transportation to meet the soldier or employee and family at arrival point, if
appropriate
(f) meet soldier or civilian employee and family
(g) assist soldier or employee with inprocessing and ensure he or she gets to ACS
Name three of the unusual situations a sponsor may have to handle - answerA. Soldiers
or civilians with exceptional family member
B. Reserve component soldiers reporting for active duty
C. Single parents soldiers and civilians
Who is ultimately responsible for supervising and evaluating the sponsorship program -
answerBattalion (activity) Commander
Who can participate in the sponsorship program - answerEvery soldier from the rank of
PVT-COl and civilian employees through grade GS15
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