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Lesson Overview

• In this lesson, you will learn the expectation
  for worldwide Sailor deployability, who is
  required to have a family plan and the components
  of that plan, consequences of financial
  irresponsibility, when a will/power of attorney
  is necessary, and the Navys policy on pregnant
  Sailors.

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Worldwide Deployability
Are you ready?
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The Expectation

• The nature of naval service dictates that
  servicemembers must be ready to deploy throughout
  the world on short notice and be able to fully
  execute their military and professional duties.
• OPNAVINST 1740.4c

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Family Care Plan Applicability

• Servicemember has primary or shared physical
  custody of a minor child or children . . .

• Married dual-military couples . . .

• Servicemembers legally responsible for care of
  adult family members . . .

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Personal Status Changes Requiring a Family Care
Plan

• Birth, adoption, or guardianship of a minor child
  or children
• A need to care for minor children or adult family
  members/dependents
• Dual military couple with dependents
• Assumption of legal responsibility for or sole
  care of an elderly, disabled, or chronically sick
  family member

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Commanding Officer Mandate

• The CO has the authority to mandate a Family Care
  Plan for every member of a command

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Family Care Plan Providing for Dependents

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• Enroll them in DEERS

• Prepare the Family Care Plan

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Key Components of a Family Care Plan

• Primary and alternate caregivers

• Financial responsibility

• Logistical arrangements

• Medical and dental arrangements

• Legal issues - Wills and powers of attorney

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Financial Responsibility

• Sailors are expected to provide proper financial
  support for their dependents
• Single Sailors are also expected to have their
  personal affairs in order

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Caregiver Briefings

• Identify and review

• Location of military facilities

• Services available medical/dental

• Benefits and entitlements

• Financial and logistical arrangements

• Legal issues provide copies of all wills and
  powers of attorney

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Family Care PlanHelp and Support

• Navy Legal Support Office (NLSO)

• Command Family Care Plan Coordinator

• Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs)

• Child Development Centers

• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

• Civilian Social Service Organizations

• Community and Family Support Groups

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Family Care Plan Summary

• Worldwide deployability expectation
• Individual responsibility
• Family Care Plan applicability
• Family Care Plan components

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Balancing Responsibilities

• There are responsibilities that come with
  parenthood, and for those in uniform, these
  responsibilities require consideration and
  planning due to military commitments. Naval
  servicemembers are expected to balance the
  demands of a naval career with their family plans
  and responsibilities.
• OPNAVINST 6000.1C

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Navy Pregnancy Policy
What is the policy?
Separations for Convenience of the Government
Pregnancy Requests will normally be denied . .
. MILPERSMAN 1910-112
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Pregnant Servicemember'sResponsibilities
What are they?

• Seek confirmation of pregnancy

• Notify the chain of command

• Establish pre-natal care plan

• Perform military duties within limits

• Comply with all work health and safety rules

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Command Responsibilities
What are they?

• Provide occupational healthcare counseling

• Provide advisement concerning separation

• Ensure no harassment, infringements of rights

• Authorize off-base housing and BAH

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Summary

• Worldwide deployability - Family Care Planning

• Assistance and preparation - its available

• Applicability

• Pregnancy

• The Bottom Line

Its the Sailor, single, married, separated, or
divorced, who is personally responsible to
provide for the care of their dependents when
deployed.
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