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About MWR
 
(ud.sp 09Feb 6)
What is MWR?
Army MWR exists because the U.S. Army is committed to the well-being of the community of people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation.
Army MWR is a comprehensive network of support and leisure services
designed to enhance the lives of soldiers (active, Reserve, and Guard), their
families, civilian employees, military retirees and other eligible participants.
Over 37,000 MWR employees worldwide strive to deliver the highest quality
programs and services at each installation -- from family, child and youth
programs to recreation, sports, entertainment, travel and leisure activities.
Their mission is to serve the needs, interests and responsibilities of each
individual in the Army community for as long as they are associated with the
Army, no matter where they are.
MWR contributes to the Army’s strength and readiness by offering services
that reduce stress, build skills and self-confidence and foster strong esprit
de corps. MWR services also help the Army attract and retain talented
people. MWR is proof of the Army’s commitment to caring for the people
who serve and stand ready to defend the nation.
About MWR and FMWRC
The U.S. Army Family and MWR Command (FMWRC), activated on 24 October 2006,
is a subordinate command to the Installation Management Command. Formerly known
as the U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center (CFSC), FMWRC has been the
Army’s headquarters for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs
since November 1984. Commanded by Col Brick Miller, the FMWRC
provides oversight for Army MWR operations worldwide, and is committed to providing
the highest quality Family and MWR programs to support Soldiers (active and reserve),
DA civilians, retirees and their families.
Family and MWR Command (FMWRC) Mission
- Develop and formulate plans, strategies and standards to achieve
“First Choice” MWR programs
- Support commanders in the implementation of the Army’s MWR
programs
- Operate and manage assigned MWR activities
FMWRC METL
Command control – program delivery – employee support – resource management – strategic communications
FMWRC Vision
A preeminent organization that achieves and sustains “First Choice” programs which contribute significantly to the Army’s Quality of Life.
FMWRC provides other services within the Army such as management of the Armed Forces Recreation Centers, NAF Benefits, NAF Contracting services, and NAF Construction expertise.
FMWRC is an agency within the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM)
Army MWR History
MWR in history started on the battlefields of World War I, where behind the lines, Salvation Army sisters and Red Cross volunteers ministered to the needs of soldiers as the forerunners of today's morale, welfare and recreation specialists. After the war was over, funding stopped and morale programs were mothballed. It wasn't until July 1940 that the Morale Division - later named Special Services - was established within the Adjutant General's Office.
Between 1946 and 1955, the core recreation programs were established and staffed by a combination of active duty military and civilians. Until the mid - 1980s, active duty enlisted soldiers and officers held military occupational specialties in Special Services and were assigned at every level of command. As those occupational specialties were discontinued, civilians continued to operate MWR programs with military oversight.
Special Services underwent much reorganization and had many names before coming to its present configuration as morale, welfare and recreation.
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