Lesson 1.10Navy Family Readiness

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Lesson OverviewLesson 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 Navy’s policy on pregnant Sailors.

• 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 Navy’s policy on pregnant Sailors.

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Are you ready?

Worldwide DeployabilityWorldwide Deployability

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The ExpectationThe 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

“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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• 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 . . .

Family Care Plan –– ApplicabilityFamily Care Plan –– Applicability

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Personal Status Changes Requiring a Family Care PlanPersonal 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

• 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 MandateCommanding Officer Mandate

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

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

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• Enroll them in DEERS

• Prepare the Family Care Plan

Family Care Plan ––Providing for DependentsFamily Care Plan ––Providing for Dependents

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• Primary and alternate caregivers

• Financial responsibility

• Logistical arrangements

• Medical and dental arrangements

• Legal issues - Wills and powers of attorney

Key Components of a Family Care PlanKey Components of a Family Care Plan

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Financial ResponsibilityFinancial Responsibility

• Sailors are expected to provide proper financial support for their dependents

• Single Sailors are also expected to have their personal affairs in order

• 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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– 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

• Identify and review:

Caregiver BriefingsCaregiver Briefings

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• Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs)

• Navy Legal Support Office (NLSO)

• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

• Child Development Centers

• Community and Family Support Groups

• Civilian Social Service Organizations

• Command Family Care Plan Coordinator

Family Care PlanHelp and SupportFamily Care PlanHelp and Support

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Family Care Plan SummaryFamily Care Plan Summary

• Worldwide deployability expectation

• Individual responsibility

• Family Care Plan applicability

• Family Care Plan components

• Worldwide deployability expectation

• Individual responsibility

• Family Care Plan applicability

• Family Care Plan components

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Balancing ResponsibilitiesBalancing 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

“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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What is the policy?

“Separations for Convenience of the Government – Pregnancy”

“Requests will normally be denied . . .”

MILPERSMAN 1910-112

Navy Pregnancy PolicyNavy Pregnancy Policy

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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

Pregnant Servicemember'sResponsibilitiesPregnant Servicemember'sResponsibilities

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What are they?• Provide occupational healthcare

counseling

• Provide advisement concerning separation

• Ensure no harassment, infringements of rights

• Authorize off-base housing and BAH

Command ResponsibilitiesCommand Responsibilities

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• Worldwide deployability - Family Care Planning

• Assistance and preparation - it’s available

• Applicability

• The Bottom Line:

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

• Pregnancy

SummarySummary

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