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Navy Pride and
Professionalism

Lesson 1.10
Navy Family Readiness

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Lesson Overview
• In this lesson, you will learn the
expectation for worldwide Sailor
deployability, who is required to have a
family plan and the components of that
plan, consequences of financial
irresponsibility, when a will/power of
attorney is necessary, and the Navy’s
policy on pregnant Sailors.
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Worldwide Deployability

Are you ready?

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The Expectation
“The nature of naval service dictates that
servicemembers must be ready to deploy
throughout the world on short notice and
be able to fully execute their military and
professional duties.”
OPNAVINST 1740.4c

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Family Care Plan –
Applicability
• Servicemember has primary or shared
physical custody of a minor child or
children . . .
• Married dual-military couples . . .
• Servicemembers legally responsible
for care of adult family members . . .

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Personal Status Changes
Requiring a Family Care Plan
• Birth, adoption, or guardianship of a
minor child or children
• A need to care for minor children or
adult family members/dependents
• Dual military couple with dependents
• Assumption of legal responsibility for
or sole care of an elderly, disabled, or
chronically sick family member
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Commanding Officer Mandate
• The CO has the authority to mandate a
Family Care Plan for every member of a
command

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Family Care Plan –
Providing for Dependents
• Update your Page 2

• Enroll them in DEERS
• Prepare the Family Care Plan

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Key Components of a
Family Care Plan
• Primary and alternate caregivers
• Financial responsibility
• Logistical arrangements
• Medical and dental arrangements
• Legal issues - Wills and powers of
attorney
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Financial Responsibility
• Sailors are expected to provide proper
financial support for their dependents
• Single Sailors are also expected to
have their personal affairs in order

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Caregiver Briefings
• Identify and review:
– Location of military facilities
– Services available – medical/dental
– Benefits and entitlements
– Financial and logistical arrangements
– Legal issues – provide copies of all wills and
powers of attorney
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Family Care Plan
Help and Support
• Navy Legal Support Office (NLSO)
• Command Family Care Plan Coordinator
• Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs)
• Child Development Centers
• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

• Civilian Social Service Organizations
• Community and Family Support Groups
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Family Care Plan
Summary
• Worldwide deployability expectation
• Individual responsibility

• Family Care Plan applicability
• Family Care Plan components

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Balancing Responsibilities
“There are responsibilities that come with
parenthood, and for those in uniform,
these responsibilities require
consideration and planning due to military
commitments. Naval servicemembers are
expected to balance the demands of a
naval career with their family plans and
responsibilities.”
OPNAVINST 6000.1C
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Navy Pregnancy Policy
What is the policy?
“Separations for Convenience of the Government – Pregnancy”
“Requests will normally be denied . . .”

MILPERSMAN 1910-112

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Pregnant Servicemember's
Responsibilities
What are they?
• Seek confirmation of pregnancy

• Notify the chain of command
• Establish pre-natal care plan

• Perform military duties – within limits
• Comply with all work health and safety
rules
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Command Responsibilities
What are they?
• Provide occupational healthcare
counseling
• Provide advisement concerning
separation
• Ensure no harassment, infringements
of rights
• Authorize off-base housing and BAH
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Summary
• Worldwide deployability - Family Care Planning
• Assistance and preparation - it’s available
• Applicability

• Pregnancy
• The Bottom Line:
It’s the Sailor, single, married, separated, or
divorced, who is personally responsible to
provide for the care of their dependents
when deployed.
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