Transcript Pre-Deployment Briefing PowerPoint

Pre-Deployment Briefing
Service Members & Families
Introduction
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Prepare for deployment now
Get organized
Prepare Family Members
Communicate with your Family
State Soldier & Family Program Office
(XXX) XXX-XXXX
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We Are Here To:
• Provide information in order to experience a
smooth transition from Guard military lifestyle to
an Active Duty military lifestyle!
• Briefing Packet given to each Service Member at
their Soldier Readiness Process (SRP)
• Connect you with Chaplains, Military Family
Support Services, TRICARE, and many other
resources available to Service Members and their
Family Members.
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What is Expected Of:
• SERVICE MEMBER: Take care of your Family &
provide financial support. Ensure that your Family
is taken care of in case you cannot.
• FAMILY MEMBERS: Support the Service Member
and become self-sufficient. Know that everything
is in place so that you can care for your Service
Member if he/she cannot.
• Plan financial matters: Budget, bills, goals
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Military OneSource
• 24-hour worldwide service, every day
– Telephone, face-to-face, online
• No cost & private
• Solution-focused
• Objective, experienced, real people
• Extension of existing installation services
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Operation: Military Kids
• www.operationmilitar
ykids.org
• OMK Coordinator
• OMK Camps at 4-H
Center
• Ages 8-18
• Other camping and
community
opportunities for
military youth
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Military Family Life Consultants
• Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused
counseling services for deployment, reintegration,
and other military lifestyle stressors.
• Provide outreach to families with children to offer
parenting and child development education.
• Provide more than 70 presentations and
workshops for children and adults.
• Raise community awareness through
presentations and workshops.
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Our Military Kids
• Our Military Kids pays the fees for children (ages 3
years through 12th grade) of deployed Reserve and
National Guard to participate in extracurricular
activities.
• Grant will cover up to six months of instruction,
lessons, or tutoring for one activity/program with
maximum grant award of $500.00 per child.
• Application can be obtained from the State
National Guard Child & Youth Coordinator or
online at www.ourmilitarykids.org
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Unit Specific TRICARE
• TRICARE Early Eligibility started for Service &
Family Members [INSERT ACTUAL DATE HERE]
• Family Members have TRICARE medical coverage
while Service Member is on T10 duty EXCEPT FOR
DEERS ineligible period
• After deployment: Service Member & Family
Members have 180 days of FREE TRICARE after
end of active duty
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TRICARE Caution
• Mob Date + 3-5 days: Make every effort to NOT
schedule appointments or fill prescriptions as you
will show ineligible
• If you must see a doctor or have a prescription
filled during this period, save the receipt and file it
with TRICARE later
• Emergencies
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The TRICARE Program
• Early TRICARE Coverage (up to 90 days before mob date)
• TRICARE Standard/Extra Option (ID Card)
• TRICARE Prime/Prime Remote (ID Card)
• TRICARE TAMP Benefit (For 180 days after REFRAD)
• TRICARE RESERVE SELECT (TRS)
• Authorized to Purchase TRS 180 days after mob:
– Cost: $ 180.17/Mo. Family
– $ 47.51/Mo. Soldier Only
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The TRICARE Program
• During deployment: Deductibles waived for Standard Option
• No pre-existing clauses when becoming eligible for TRICARE Medical
Benefits
• Civilian Insurance Coverage during deployment (Primary Payer w/
TRICARE as Secondary Payer) FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY: Service
members must use TRICARE
• Prescription Drugs: Free at Government Medical Pharmacy, co-pay not
to exceed $3 for generic brand or $9 for name brand at local civilian
pharmacy
• One eye exam authorized annually (Prime/Prime Remote only)
• No waiting period nor pre-existing clause when resuming civilian
insurance after deployment
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The TRICARE Program
Premium Costs
• Guard/Reserve premium per month
• Service Member: $12.12
• One Family Member: $30.29
• Family Coverage: $75.73
• WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY
• Service Member: NO PREMIUM
• One Family Member: $12.12
• Family coverage: $30.29
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TRICARE
• Medical & Dental: Separate services
• Medical – Humana Mil Healthcare Svcs.
1-800-444-5445 or www.humana-military.com
• Dental – United Concordia –Customer Svc.
1-800-866-8499 or
www.tricaredentalprogram.com
• POC:
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Families:
Are you Ready for Deployment?
• Can you pay bills?
• Do you have dependable
transportation?
• When does your ID Card
expire?
• Do you have copies of
the Mobilization Order?
• Are your Family
Members enrolled in
DEERS?
• Do you have updated
copies of DD Fm
93/SGLV 8286?
• Do you have or need a
Power of Attorney or
Will?
• Are you personally and
emotionally prepared?
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SGLV 8286 & DD 93
• Service Members Group Life Insurance: $400,000
for $27/mo
• DD Form 93: Record of Emergency Data
• Service members: Ensure that these documents
are current and accurate.
• Casualty procedures (next slide)
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Casualty Procedures
• Notification process
• Travel: Passports
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Enrolled in DEERS?
(Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting
System)
• Must have proper documentation!
• Ensures TRICARE Eligibility
Who is Eligible for ID Cards?
• Spouses (also some
* Unmarried children
former spouses)
Age 21-23, attending
college full-time
• Children at age 10
(also some under 10) • Dependent parents
* Unmarried children
* Unmarried
under age 21
illegitimate children
• Dependents/disabled
children
•= dependent upon sponsor for over
½ of their support (Listed on Federal
Income Tax Forms)
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ID Card Stations
• Provide List of all local ID Card and RAPIDS
Stations here
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Will Information
List of Assets
Beneficiaries
Executor/executrix
Primary/alternate
guardian
• Money distribution
• Special items
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Letter of Instruction
• Detailed asset
distribution
• Messages and directions
• Funeral arrangements
• Where to find important
documents
• Who to call
• NOT legally binding
Non-Support of Family Members
• AR 608-99: Family Support, Child Custody, & Paternity
• “Service Member required to provide financial support to family
members.”
• “Commander MUST become involved”
• If Service Member received BAH w/dependent rate, as a
minimum, MUST pay that amount to Spouse/Dependent
Children.
• Soldier MUST comply with written court orders.
• If Service Member refuses to provide financial support to family,
Commander may punish Service Member: Refuse leave; Article
15 or Court Martial.
• This issue should NEVER become an Inspector General (IG)
complaint!!!
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Powers of Attorney
• General
• Special
• Child Support – Service Members continued
responsibility to pay while on Active Duty
Family Care Plans
• Who needs a Family Care Plan?
– Dual military couple with dependents
– Single Service Member with dependents
• Copy maintained by unit and FAC Specialist.
• Is plan current?
• Will plan work?
• Have you done the following:
*Assigned a guardian *Obtained ID Cards
* Emergency needs * Financial matters * Access to necessary
funds* Child care, education, and medical care * Will * Travel
and escort * DEERS * Discussed plan with children
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Who Will Assist Family Members
During Deployment?
• Family Assistance Center - Military Personnel
(military family related issues)
• Unit Family Readiness Group - Unit volunteer
family members (emotional support)
• State Family Program Office:
• 1-800-231-2846
• Military Installations - Variety of services
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Who Will Assist Family Members
During Deployment?
• ALWAYS GET NAME AND PHONE NUMBER
OF ANYONE CALLING YOU
• Local community agencies
• Chaplains
• Family Assistance Center Specialist
• Red Cross
• Public Affairs Officer (PAO)
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Operational Security
• Service Members: Do not violate Operational
Security (OPSEC).
• Family: You should not be aware of the unit’s
OPSEC.
• Do not discuss travel arrangements.
• Media/news: Beware!
• Public Affairs Office:(XXX) XXX-XXXX
• Handout
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American Red Cross
• Get info from Red Cross TODAY
• Know what information is required concerning
your Service Member if/when you ask ARC to
forward message.
• List of Red Cross chapter’s phone numbers
• Go to the Red Cross table TODAY!
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Family Assistance: Statewide
• LIST FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER LOCATIONS AND POC’s
HERE
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What is a
Family Readiness Group?
A group of family members and concerned
individuals who volunteer and are willing to lend a
helping hand. FRG members listen to problems,
answer questions and refer individuals to proper
agencies for solution to the more complex situations.
FRGs care and share, especially during deployments
and mobilization.
Be a active part in your FRG! You WIN!!!
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Veterans Service Organizations
Blinded Veterans Association
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Catholic War Veterans of the U.S.A.
Disabled American Veterans
Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.
Legion of Valor of the USA, Inc.
Marine Corps League
Military Chaplains Association of the USA
Military Order of the Purple Heart
National Association of County Veterans Service
Officers, Inc.
National Association of State Directors of Veterans
Affairs
National Veterans Legal Services Program
National Veterans Organization of America
Navy Club of the United States of America
Navy Mutual Aid Association
Non-Commissioned Officers Association of the USA
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Swords to Plowshares: Veterans Rights Organization
U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.
Veterans Assistance Foundation, Inc.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc. & The Veterans
Coalition
Vietnam Veterans of America
Women's Army Corps Veterans Association
Wounded Warrior Project
Veterans Service Organizations
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
American Legion
American Red Cross
AMVETS (American Veterans)
Army and Navy Union
For more information on any of these go to:
http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view
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Army Spouse Employment Program
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www.militaryspousejobsearch.org
Increased career options and flexibility
Job search capability by zip code
Assistance in preparation of resumes and cover
letters
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Safety Precautions
• Other than Family, friends, & colleagues, don’t tell
people your spouse is gone.
• When someone calls asking for your spouse –
never tell them that your spouse isn’t home.
• Don’t discuss their absence in public, even with
friends.
• Don’t give social security numbers to persons over
the phone unless you are requesting a service or
information that requires the SSN.
Adapted from Alabama
Safety Precautions
• Develop and practice a fire safety plan.
• Talk to and educate your children about
deployment.
• Contact your children's teacher(s).
Adapted from Alabama
Summary
• Preparation is the key for managing deployment
issues.
• Talk openly with Family Members.
• Address financial issues that may come up during
deployment.
• Have paperwork in order including wills and powers
of attorney.
• Develop a safety plan and a plan to keep in touch.
• Seek help if you have difficulty managing
deployment.
Adapted from Alabama
Future Events
Family During Mob 1– [Date and Location Here]
Family During Mob 2 – [Date and Location Here]
Yellow Ribbon 1 – [Date and Location Here]
YR 2/Freedom Salute – [Date and Location Here]
Travel & per diem paid to 2 family members
attending these events
• Childcare & Youth activities provided
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