CHIEF NATIONAL 

GUARD BUREAU 

INSTRUCTION

UNCLASSIFIED

NGB-JSG CNGBI 0300.01

DISTRIBUTION: A 16 November 2018

NATIONAL GUARD WARRIOR RESILIENCE AND FITNESS PROGRAM

Reference: CJCS Instruction 3405.01, 01, 23 September 2013, “Chairman’s 

Total Force Fitness Framework”

1. Purpose. This instruction establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for 

the National Guard (NG) Warrior Resilience and Fitness (WR&F) Program in 

accordance with the reference.

2. Cancellation. None.

3. Applicability. This instruction applies to all elements of the NG.

4. Policy. It is NG policy to integrate a holistic approach to wellness and 

fitness by promoting basic behavioral health self-care and performance 

improvement efforts; by strengthening and sustaining psychological health and 

resilience to improve readiness; and by ensuring the effectiveness and 

relevance of NG prevention strategies through the total force fitness (TFF) 

framework. The TFF framework provides guidance in the delivery of universal 

prevention strategies to mitigate a range of issues such as suicide, sexual 

assault, substance abuse, domestic violence, legal and financial difficulties,

and relationship issues.

a. The WR&F Program ensures that the multiple programs supporting the 

well-being and resiliency of NG members and their families are synchronized to 

the greatest extent possible and meet the needs of the force. It integrates NG 

capabilities to support TFF for operational readiness through a comprehensive 

system that emphasizes prevention; addresses risky behaviors; provides early 

identification, targeted intervention, and continuity of care; is evidenced based;

and supports innovation.

b. The TFF framework is a methodology for understanding, assessing, and 

maintaining Service members’ well-being and sustaining their ability to carry 
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out missions. It extends to strengthening resilience in families, communities, 

and organizations and consists of eight distinct domains as illustrated in 

Figure 1:

(1) Physical Fitness. The ability to physically accomplish all aspects of 

the mission while remaining healthy and uninjured.

(2) Environmental Fitness. The ability to perform mission-specific duties 

in any environment.

(3) Medical and Dental Fitness. The ability to meet established 

standards for medical readiness.

(4) Spiritual Fitness. The ability to adhere to beliefs, principles, or 

values needed to persevere and prevail in accomplishing missions.

(5) Nutritional Fitness. The ability to recognize and select the requisite 

nutrition to sustain and optimize physical and cognitive performance and 

health.

(6) Psychological Fitness. The ability to effectively cope with the unique 

mental stressors and challenges needed to ensure mission readiness.

(7) Behavioral Fitness. The relationship between one’s behaviors and 

health, including personal financial resource management.

(8) Social Fitness. The ability to engage in healthy social networks that 

promote overall well-being and optimal performance.
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Figure 1. Total Force Fitness Framework

5. Definitions. See Glossary.

6. Responsibilities. See Enclosure A.

7. Summary of Changes. This is the initial publication of CNGBI 0300.01.

8. Releasability. This instruction is approved for public release; distribution is 

unlimited. Obtain copies through <www.ngbpdc.ngb.army.mil>.
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9. Effective Date. This instruction is effective upon signature and must be 

reissued, cancelled, or certified as current within five years from the date 

signed.

Enclosures: 

A -- Responsibilities 

GL -- Glossary
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A-1 Enclosure A

ENCLOSURE A

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Chief of the National Guard Bureau (CNGB). The CNGB will:

a. Establish a comprehensive WR&F Program targeting operational 

readiness by providing integrated psychological health and resilience 

capabilities and technology to Service members, psychological health providers 

(PHPs), units, and leaders at all levels.

b. Ensure the Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG)

maintain programs to address their unique wellness needs and ensure program 

efforts are effective across NG components.

c. Appoint a National Guard Bureau (NGB) lead to direct the WR&F 

Program and ensure it is properly staffed and resourced to support the health 

of the force by promoting a culture of help-seeking behavior and enhancing 

Service members’ access to wellness and support services.

d. Establish a General Officer Advisory Council for WR&F to strengthen the 

total force of the NG by developing integrated strategies, oversight, and 

synchronization of psychological health, prevention, and resiliency efforts.

e. Approve joint measures, definitions, and standards to be developed and 

provided by the NGB WR&F Office.

2. The Adjutants General (TAGs) and the Commanding General of the District 

of Columbia (CG). TAGs and the CG will:

a. Ensure coordination between State Joint Force Headquarters and other 

Federal, State, and local and nongovernmental organizations and institutions 

of higher learning (for example, universities) that support psychological health, 

wellness, and resiliency of the total force and their families.

b. Ensure all psychological health, prevention, and resiliency programs 

within the State are effective.

c. Appoint a State lead to coordinate WR&F efforts; identify best practices, 

trends, issues, and corrective actions within the State; and ensure 

synchronization with joint NGB WR&F Program requirements.

d. Ensure established metrics are provided to the NGB WR&F Office as 

required.
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3. NGB WR&F Office. The NGB WR&F Office will:

a. Serve as the CNGB’s office of primary responsibility for standardizing

plans, policy, and programs.

b. Enhance data collection and analysis processes to improve service 

delivery and operational support.

c. Develop, evaluate, and sustain technology-driven solutions and process 

improvement initiatives.

d. Shape and support training efforts to ensure standardized practices and 

techniques are being implemented.

e. Integrate the ARNG and ANG TFF efforts by developing joint measures 

and standards and, in close coordination with the ARNG and ANG program 

managers, consolidate joint metrics to be provided to the CNGB.

f. Monitor national healthcare performance measures, standards, and 

benchmarks in coordination with the Defense Health Agency and our sister 

Services.

g. Leverage efforts from existing ARNG Community Health Promotion 

Councils and ANG Community Action Boards to identify best practices, joint 

trends, isolated issues, and corrective actions taken or planned.

h. Collaborate with Federal partners and nongovernmental organizations to 

enhance the help-seeking culture within the NG and expand the wellness, 

prevention, and resilience networks by ensuring that the NGB leverages best 

practices from a broad range of interagency programs and initiatives to support 

the TFF and well-being of Service members and families.
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GL-1 Glossary

GLOSSARY

PART I. ACRONYMS

ANG Air National Guard

ARNG Army National Guard

CG Commanding General of the District of Columbia 

CNGB Chief of the National Guard Bureau

DPH Director of Psychological Health

NG National Guard

NGB National Guard Bureau

PHP Psychological health provider

TAG The Adjutant General

TFF Total force fitness

WR&F Warrior Resilience and Fitness

PART II. DEFINITIONS

Continuity of Care -- A hallmark and primary objective of family medicine 

consistent with quality patient care provided through a patient-centered 

medical home. Continuity of care is facilitated by a physician-led, team-based 

approach to health care. It reduces fragmentation of care and thus improves 

patient safety and quality of care.

Holistic -- Characterized by treatment of the whole person, taking into account 

mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease.

Resilience -- The ability to withstand, recover, grow, and adapt under 

challenging circumstances.