Chapter 3
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Planning Principles
The planning of the community system and the develop-
ment of Community Activity Centers should be based on
the following key principles:
Creation of Community
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Responsive to Local Factors
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Continuous Development
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Variety and Personal Choice
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a. Creation of Community
(1) Quality of Life. The mission of Morale Support
Activities (MSA) is to support the Army's "Human Goal":
to enhance the Quality of Life of soldiers and their fami-
lies by providing meaningful community support services
which increase individual readiness, pride in service, a
sense of belonging, and public support of the Army.
Morale Support Activities contribute to providing a total
post community: accommodating off-duty aspects of the
lives of military personnel and their families, and helping
them continue their personal development. This role is
an essential part of maintaining morale and supporting
the Installation Commander in fulfillment of the post
mission.
(2)
Community for Whom. To support the soldiers'
Quality of Life Morale Support Activities and the other
MWR programs must provide a sense of community for
all the individuals on an installation. They must accom-
modate the differing life styles and needs of single
troops, males and females, married soldiers, NCO's and
officers, wives and youth, retired military and eligible
civilians. It is the role of MSA to stimulate, coordinate
and support the activities which build community feeling,
fostering a sense of sharing between all the members of
the community, identification with the post and its popula-
tion, and opportunities for enrichment of daily life.
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