FAQs
COMPASS is a 12-hour Team mentoring program developed by spouses for spouses. (Virtual sessions have been modified to be a 9-hour program taught in three 3-hour sessions.) COMPASS focuses on spouses new to the Navy; however, all spouses are welcome. The standardized COMPASS Program was developed by volunteer spouses and is overseen by Naval Services FamilyLine. Naval Services FamilyLine is a non-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer organization serving sea service families worldwide.
Using a standardized curriculum, COMPASS introduces participants to many aspects of the Navy lifestyle: the Navy mission, history, customs and traditions, rights and benefits, pay, deployments, moving, interpersonal communication, and investing in self and the community.
Mentors that are part of an area team present COMPASS. COMPASS Mentors are trained volunteer Navy spouses who have experienced Navy life and possess the passion to Mentor other spouses, help them gain knowledge, and establish a peer network.
COMPASS is free.
COMPASS sessions are held in locations all over the world. For the most updated list, see our locations.