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AR 608-75

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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

AR 608-75, "EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM", is a United States Army publication, dated January 27, 2017, with Change 001 dated February 18, 2026.

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January 27, 2017

Change 001 · February 18, 2026

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AR 608-75 — index record

NumberAR 608-75
TitleEXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
PublishedJanuary 27, 2017
Latest changeChange 001, February 18, 2026
Office of primary responsibilityTSG
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Army
Status on the indexActive
Unit of issuePDF P
Source indexArmy Publishing Directorate
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This regulation establishes policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).

Summary of changes, as printed

Exceptional Family Member Program This administrative revision, dated 18 February 2026— o Changes proponency from the Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 9 to the Office of the Surgeon General (title page). o Updates history statement, proponent and exception authority, supplementation, and suggested improvements (title page). This expedited revision, dated 18 January 2017— o Authorizes Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to voluntarily enroll in the Exceptional Family Member Program (para 1–7a). o Adds term and definition for eligible active duty status (glossary). Headquarters *Army Regulation 608 –75 Department of the Army Effective 18 February 2017 Washington, DC 18 January 2017 Personal Affairs Exceptional Family Member Program proponent has the authority to approve ex- (Recommended Changes to Publications ceptions or waivers to this regulation that and Blank Forms) via email to are consistent with controlling law and usarmy.ncr.hqda-otsg.mbx.efmp-central- regulations. The proponent may delegate office@army.mil. this approval authority, in writing, to a di- Committee management. The De- vision chief within the proponent agency partment of the Army committee manage- or its direct reporting unit or field operat- ment official concurs in the establishment ing agency, in the grade of colonel or the and/or continuance of the committee(s) civilian equivalent. Activities may request outlined herein.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1 Program Managementp. 1
  2. Section I Generalp. 1
  3. Section II Responsibilitiesp. 3
  4. Chapter 2 Policyp. 15
  5. Chapter 3 Proceduresp. 22

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