Check

For deploying families....

Are you're affairs in order?

Deployment Checklist

General

 Attend mobilization meetings and take notes
 Know the exact name of unit
 Know the names and ranks of chain of command
 Have a copy of your service member's orders
 Know service member's travel itinerary
 Know service member's full name, social security number, and complete military address
 Have emergency plans in place

Your Finances

 Plan ahead
 Discuss what and when bills are due, where receipts are kept, etc.
 Have enough saved
 Create family budget

Around the House

 Extra set of car keys
 List of repair persons to call
 Location of utility (water/electricity/gas) shut off valves
 Know your neighbors

Family Matters

 Child care plan
 Elder care plan
 Emergency plan for pets

Legal Affairs

 Have Will
 Have Power of Attorney
 Have Military I.D.

Communications

 Pre-addressed, stamped post cards, pens
 Seek counseling if necessary

Red Cross

 Know how to contact your local American Red Cross
Know name of local Red Cross
 Know address of local Red Cross
 Know telephone numbers

Duty hours
After-duty hours

Please note...

the check marks are not things I have accomplished, but marks that came with the form.

My list is less than 25% completed.  I am such a role model...



Blessings,