Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce

Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) is part of a Department of Defense program that analyzes data and metrics to identify gaps and identify where more resources are needed to prevent harmful behaviors including sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse, child abuse, and suicide. This approach focuses on shared risk factors to foster healthier command climates, leading to enhanced readiness and a greater ability for service members to execute critical missions.

To learn more about the Department’s integrated prevention strategy, review the DoD Prevention Plan of Action 2.0.

First-Line Leaders Course

The Indiana National Guard’s First-Line Leaders Course (FLLC) is designed to provide a framework and tools to address issues that affect unit cohesiveness and ultimately retention. FLLC is a proven method for leaders to develop and enhance their relationships with their fellow service members so they can gain and maintain awareness of risk factors that can adversely affect unit readiness. The course prepares first-line leaders, many who lack resources and time for additional training,  a way to positively impact service members’ quality of life and improve the culture of the organization.

Why training is important

Service members who are part of a cohesive team have more protection against discrimination, sexual harassment and assault, and are more likely to seek help for behavioral health issues as well as alcohol and drug abuse. Unfortunately, service members exiting the National Guard frequently cite a lack of personal connections in their units as a primary reason for leaving.

This reality often puts a lot of pressure on first-line leaders, who are expected – sometimes in the aftermath of a serious event – to have been all-knowing about the personal lives and hardships of their team. While first-line leaders often have the strongest relationships with service members on their team, they may not have the knowledge and experience needed to deal with common daily struggles many service members are facing.

What people are saying about this training

• “This course made me look at situations in a different light. I really enjoyed it because it wasn’t death by PowerPoint and I feel the information got across to soldiers.” (E5/SGT)
• “The Life Stress Inventory is a powerful tool to find out about what is negatively affecting our Soldiers.
• I used it on a Soldier that had some suicidal warning signs to identify issues and risks and was able to get him the help he needed.” (E9/CSM)
• “Some leaders are born with leadership traits, this course helps to develop them.” (E4/SPC)
• “This is the change that I’ve been wanting to see in my unit, This is fostering better cohesion at all levels and I’m here for it.”  (E4/SPC)
• “Learned how important it is to communicate with your fellow soldiers and that it’s necessary to understand their personal lives outside the Guard.” (E5/SGT)
• “Learned more about my personality type and style. How I should personally ask questions and support those that fall under me. Helped me learn about how I can develop better group cohesion between myself and my peers.” (E7/SFC)

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