3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

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Wolfpack
FAMILY READINESS MEETING
INTRODUCTION UPDATED TRAINING SCHEDULE NATIONAL
TRAINING CENTER (NTC) WOLFPACK FAMILY EVENTS
MEDICAL SUPPORT INFO
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Upcoming..

• INTRODUCTION
• UPDATED TRAINING SCHEDULE
• NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (NTC)
• WOLFPACK FAMILY EVENTS
• MEDICAL SUPPORT INFO

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Wolfpack Training Snapshot

• 13 January 2009

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January
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
New Years 96
New Years 96
Scout Training Package _at_ Pendleton
NTC Liberty
Family Readiness Mtg
MLK 96
National Training Center
MLK 96
National Training Center
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February
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
NTC
HS Company MG Training
Post NTC 72
ADVON Leave
CIED / CREW Training
Presidents Day 72
PDSS Departs
ADVON Pre-Deployment Leave
Presidents Day 72
Late Formed Crew Qual
ADVON Pre-Deployment Leave
Main Body Pre-Deployment Leave
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March
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Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
PDSS Returns
Main Body Pre-Deployment Leave
Advon Leave
Leave
CMP Range
ADVON Deploys
Embarkation
Main Body Deploys
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National Training CenterFt Irwin, CA
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National Training Center
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Advon
Deployment Training
Retro

• From 18 January to 2 February 2009, 3d LAR
  (Companies B, C, D, HS and Grappler) deploys to
  the Armys National Training Center, Ft Irwin CA.
• ADVON departed today
• 14 Jan Comm Plt deploys
• 16 Jan Combat Forensics Marines Deploy
• 17 Jan HS vehicles deploy
• 18 Jan MB C, D, HS Cos deploy
• 19 Jan MB B and G Cos, Jump deploy
• 2 Feb Battalion MB redeploys to 29 Palms
• 4 Feb Rear Party redeploys

NTC
MCAGCC
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Wolfpack Family Readiness
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Upcoming Family Readiness Events

• January (during NTC)
• Shared Recipe Potluck and Storytime
• Date/Time/Place TBD
• February
• Pre-deployment Brief
• March
• Family Day / Pre-Deployment Send-off
• BBQ?

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Battalion Info Sources

• Battalion Website
• http//www.i-mef.usmc.mil/div/3lar/
• Battalion Hotline
• 1-800-759-7602
• Option 7
• Then Option 4

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Info Spotlight!

• Naval HospitalExceptional Family Member
  ProgramTricare

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Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms
CAPT Bruce R. Laverty MC USN Executive Officer
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Description of Services

• Outpatient Services
• Audiology
• Breast Care
• Emergency Room
• Family Practice
• General Surgery
• Gynecology
• Hypertension
• Internal Medicine
• Mental Health/Deployment Health
• Nutrition
• Obstetrics
• Occupational Health
• Optometry
• Orthopedic
• Pain Management
• Pediatrics/ Well Baby
• Physical Therapy

• Specialty Care
• General Surgery
• Physical Therapy
• Optometry
• Occupational Health
• Anesthesiology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Ancillary Services
• APU
• Blood Bank
• Electrocardiography
• PACU
• Pharmacy
• Pulmonary Function
• Radiology
• Respiratory Therapy

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Access to Care

• Change MICROLOG System
• Current contract ends June, 2009
• Benchmarked NMCSD, NHCP
• 3 CISCO proposals arrived January 9th
• Lean Six Sigma Project
• 169 surveyed - 90 were phone complaints
• Completed phase one
• Actions Taken to Bypass MICROLOG
• Advertised using the Quarterdeck line
• Direct nurse involvement - 24 hours
• Walk-In Central Appointments Desk
• Increased TRICARE On-Line Booking
• Nurse Based Clinic
• Added 15 appointments to decrease patient
• perception of diminished access

• Current Telephone System
• Purchased MICROLOG February 2007
• Anolog Line supported by BASE COMM
• Patient complaints Multiple dropped calls,
  irregular position changes in the queue, long
  wait times
• Access to Care Reports
• BUMED The Monitor- Phone service 65 approval
  rating
• Internal Reports- Excessive complaints
• TRICARE 2008 Beneficiary Report
• Ease of Access - 72.5 approval rating
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Exceptional Family Member Program

• Titus Burns
• Program Manager

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Exceptional Family Member Program

• To assist service members in providing for th
  special needs of their exceptional family member
  before, during, and after relocation by assuring
  appropriate assignment, by assisting with
  enrollment, and by referring to and advocating
  for needed services and resources.
• Village Center (Bldg 1551)
• Monday Friday 0800 1200 Appts Only
• Monday Thursday 1300 1600 Walk-ins
• Friday 1300 1600 Emergencies only
• Phone [phone]
• Website http//www.29palms.usmc.mil/visit/efmp/

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Introduction to TRICARE

• Presented by
• Qwendolyn Price
• Beneficiary Service and Education Representative

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TRICARE Regions
TRICARE Overseas 1-888-777-8343
www.tricare.mil/overseas
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Changes in Status

• Activation, reenlistment, separation from active
  duty, or retirement
• Change of address
• Marriage or divorce
• Birth or adoption of a child
• Full-time student over age 21
• Death of spouse or child
• Address changes for spouse or children

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Avoid Loss of Eligibility! Update DEERS

• Visit an ID card-issuing facility
• Find one near you at www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl
• Call 1-800-538-9552
• Mail proof of Medicare-eligibility to
• Defense Manpower Data
• Center Support Office
• Attn COA
• 400 Gigling Road
• Seaside, CA 93955-6771

Registration in DEERS is the key to TRICARE
eligibility.
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TRICARE Standard and Extra CostsActive Duty
Families
The federal fiscal year is Oct. 1- Sept. 30.
Non-network providers may charge up to 15 above
the TRICARE allowable charge.
Get extra cost-savings with TRICARE Extra!
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TRICARE Prime CostsActive Duty Families
The federal fiscal year is Oct. 1- Sept. 30.
Youll pay higher out-of-pocket costs if you
use the TRICARE Prime point of service option
(POS).
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Out-of-Area Care

• Urgent care
• Call 1-888-TRIWEST (1-888-874-9378)
• Authorization required
• Emergency
• Seek care immediately
• Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
• Call your PCM within 24 hours
• Routine
• Not covered

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Pharmacy Options and Costs
Non-formulary drugs are available at the
formulary cost if medical necessity is
established. Visit www.tricare.mil/pharmacy for
information.
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TRICARE Dental Options
Contact the appropriate dental contractor for
more information or to enroll.
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Any Questions?

• Please check the sign-in rosters for correct
  contact information!