U.S. Army Deployment Cycle Readiness: Soldier’s and Family …

U.S. Army Deployment Cycle Readiness: Soldier's and Family Member's Handbook

GET TING PREPARED, STAYING PREPARED

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Deployment Cycle Readiness: Soldier's and Family Member's Handbook

U.S. Army Deployment Cycle Readiness: Soldier's and Family Member's Handbook

This U.S. Army Deployment Cycle Readiness: Soldier's and Family Member's Handbook is designed to be used by Soldiers and Family Members in the Active, Guard, and Reserve Components. This handbook helps Families "gear up" for the various stages within the deployment cycle providing tips, ideas, and resources that can be used. Mission readiness requires Family preparedness. It can be very helpful to maintain a Family, Unit, and Resource Connection throughout the various deployment stages.

"Soldiers" in this handbook refers to all Active Duty, Guard and Reserve members of the Army. "Families" refers to both immediate and extended Family members of Soldiers as well as other individuals identified by Soldiers.

Part 1

Describes what it means to be Family Ready and the importance of being connected as a Family, as well as connecting to the Unit. Provides available resources in maintaining a Family Strong environment.

Part 2

Discusses the preparation and mobilization stages for the Soldier as they prepare to deploy, and provides tips and information for the Family as they prepare for their Soldier's deployment.

Part 3 Focuses on the deployment of the Soldier and managing separation.

Part 4

Offers guidance in the preparation of the Soldier returning home, the changes that may occur, and the importance of maintaining realistic expectations of this homecoming.

Part 5

Discusses and provides guidance concerning the readjustment period for the Soldier and Family; as the Soldier readjusts to being back at work and with the Family, the Family is readjusting to having their Soldier home.

Part 6 Presents information unique to the deployment of Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their Families.

Part 7

Provides a list of acronyms, terms, checklists for Soldier and Family members, and a listing of various resources.

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