Presented by: Doretta Richardson Pre-Deployment Brief Got - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Presented by: Doretta Richardson

Pre-Deployment Brief

Got Deployment? 2 Pre-Deployment Workshop

R U Ready? This is my vest … this is my “CORE.” These are all of the things I need as a Marine to be successful during this deployment: Who is my FRO? POA Mass Communication Tool (via MOL) Will Family Care Plan Insurance/SGLI Bills Medical Child care or preparing your older kids for college Communication plan Vehicle Housing Taxes Personal belongings Legal issues Voter registration 3 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Consequences of NOT being ready … • Eviction • No access to bank accounts • Loan defaults (car, home, etc.) • Extra costs for last minute gear • Family unable to access installation resources • Power of Attorney issues 4 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Readiness Checklists Checklist Contents Single Marines Designed to assist single Marines in preparing for and achieving readiness for deployment. Single Marines with Includes all components from the Single Marine checklist and Dependents adds information on: legal guardians; children and child care; relationships; dependent comfort items. Married Marines Includes all components from the Single Marine, and Single Marines with Dependents checklists, and adds information on: family emergency plans; medical care; dental care; communication expectations; financial preparation. Personal Includes a list of desirable, non-essential items to have Preparation on deployment. 5 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Important Considerations • Family Care Plan • Will • Powers of Attorney These items are absolutely essential to all Marines! 6 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Pay Entitlements and Finances • Combat Duty Pay • Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay • Combat Zone Tax Exclusion • Tax-free bonuses • Hardship Duty Pay • Family Separation Allowance • Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) • Additional expenses 7 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Opportunities for the Marine • Develop new relationships • Networking • Saving money • Global awareness • Leadership and mentoring 8 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Continuing Education for Marines • Marine Deployed Education Program • Military Academic Skills Program • Lifelong Learning Library Program 9 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Marines: Staying Positive • Try new activities • Explore the culture of host country • Work on MCIs • Learn a new language • Pursue physical fitness goals • Stay busy – Keep your eyes on the mission 10 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Expectation Management - Preparing Your Loved Ones • Communication plans • Planning & Expectations • Emotional Cycle of Deployment • Combat Operational Stress 11 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Information and Communication • MotoMail • Letters • Emails • Social networking sites • Care packages • Phone calls • Pictures, video recording or video teleconferencing 12 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Care Packages • Ask family for necessities • Share contents with fellow Marines • Themed package ideas in the Handbook 13 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Planning and Expectations Emotional Disorganization Routine Established 14 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Cycle of Emotions During Deployment Emotional Disorganization Routine Established 15 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Combat Operational Stress Continuum REACTING INJURED ILL READY Good to go Distress or More severe Stress • • • • impairment or injuries that Well trained • persistent don’t heal Mild, • Prepared • distress or without transient Fit and • impairment intervention Anxious or • tough Leaves Diagnosable • • irritable Cohesive • lasting PTSD  • Behavior units, ready evidence Depression change  families (personality Anxiety  change) Addictive  Disorder Unit Leader Chaplain & Medical Individual Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility 16 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Emergency Preparedness • Family Care Plan • Insurance plans • Vehicle emergencies • Home 17 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Operation Purple • Created to help military children struggling with having a parent deployed • Mission: to empower military children and their families to develop and maintain healthy and connected relationships • Applicable to any military child • Registration for the free summer camps begins in late spring for all Operation Purple Camp locations www.operationpurple.org 18 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Additional Trainings for Marines and Families LifeSkills Curriculum Readiness & Deployment Support Communications Classes Pre-Deployment Briefs Impact Classes Mid-Deployment Workshops Relationships Classes Return & Reunion Workshops Reintegration – Strong Marine Couples Wellness Classes L.I.N.K.S. Curriculum Family Readiness Program Training L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses Command Team Training L.I.N.K.S. for Parents & Extended Family Command Team Advisor / Family Readiness Members Assistant Training L.I.N.K.S. for Marines Family Readiness Officer Training L.I.N.K.S. 4 Teens CO / Senior Enlisted Marine Spouse Training L.I.N.K.S. 4 Kids Please refer to the Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) Additional Trainings handout for more information. 19 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Military Community Resources • MCCS programs • Local public and private organizations • DoD websites • DSTRESS 20 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Civilian Community Resources 21 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Resource Scenario Activity (Optional) 22 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Additional Information for Spouses and Family Members 23 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Pros: Go “Back Home” Pros: Stay at Duty Station Proximity to military resources Spend time with family Military social network to rely on Family and friend support system Embrace the military community Kids connect with extended family Free/low-cost children’s programs Things to Consider: Go “Back Home” Things to Consider: Stay at Duty Station Loneliness Stress and expense of moving Isolation Loss of base housing Children away from familiar surroundings 24 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Opportunities for the Military Spouse • Employment • Volunteerism • Meeting new friends • Strive for balance • Set realistic goals 25 25 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Education Opportunities for the Military Spouse • Servicemembers’ Opportunity Colleges (SOCMAR) • Spouse Tuition Aid Program (STAP) • Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA) • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) • Joanne Holbrook Patton military spouse scholarship • Check with your installation education office for more information 26 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Employment Opportunities for the Military Spouse Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) services assist family members by providing: • Career counseling/assessments • Educational workshops – Résumé writing – Job interview techniques – Federal application information – And more! 27 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Volunteer Opportunities • Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) • L.I.N.K.S. Mentor • Single Marine Program (SMP) • Community services on or off Installation • Parents can also volunteer with their Marine’s unit! 28 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Children, Youth & Teen Programs (CYTP) and Extracurricular Activities 29 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) EFMP is an assignment coordination program that helps with the needs of a Marine and his/her exceptional family member(s). An “exceptional family member” is an authorized family member who may require special medical or educational services based on diagnosed physical, intellectual, or emotional need. Respite Care: This program is intended to reduce stress on sponsor families by providing temporary rest periods for family members who care for those who have special needs (max 40 hours of reimbursed respite per month). 30 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Families: Staying Positive • Practice stress management techniques • Spend time with friends • Volunteer 31 Pre-Deployment Workshop

Summary and Q&A 32 Pre-Deployment Workshop

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