The exceptional family member program: Perceptions of active duty enrollees

Fifty-four soldiers who had a family member enrolled in the Army Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) were surveyed as to their experiences and perceptions of the program. A high percentage of these soldiers reported satisfaction with treatment of the EFMP family member. They generally perceived the EFMP positively and were very supportive of the program. The majority of these soldiers also reported that their units were supportive of them and that they encountered no significant obstacles to career advancement.