Getting Ready for
Deployment Tips
- Obtain a copy of the
service members military ID.
- Obtain a copy of the service
members orders and travel itinerary.
- Obtain a power of attorney
and record it at the courthouse.
- Obtain pre-authorization for
applying for financial aid to military aid societies.
- Know the
names and ranks of chain of command.
- Create alternative
child/elder care plan.
- Obtain a medical treatment consent form
so that if the caregiver cannot give consent, the alternative caregiver
can.
- Apply for a passport.
- Make sure will is updated
and know where a copy is placed.
- Discuss when bills are due and
where records and receipts are kept.
- Know contact information for the Family Readiness Group .
- If there are marital
issues, seek counseling before departure.
- Discuss family
finances and set up how money is to be handled. A separate bank account
for the service member is handy so that two people are not writing
checks on same account.
- Know where to shut off water, gas, and
electric.
- Know who to call for repairs for car, home, etc.
- Have extra sets of keys (sometimes the service member will deploy with
the only set!
More Information:
Emergency Messages
How to send
an emergency message through the American Red Cross
Hoosier Hills
Armed Forces Families Association
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