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IA Mobilization Readiness Brief

This mobilization readiness brief provides information and strategies to navigate emotional reactions, parenting and financial issues, safeguarding personal property, relationships, and self-care during deployment. It includes practical preparations and the emotional cycle of deployment stages.

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IA Mobilization Readiness Brief

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  1. IA Mobilization Readiness Brief

  2. Mobilization Readiness Goals Keys to Success 1 Emotional Reactions 2 Strategies 3 Resources 4

  3. Unique Challenges • Singles • Couples Emotional Issues – research has identified an emotional cycle of deployment that progresses through different emotional stages… Parenting Issues – coping with separations, help with handling emotional reactions, understanding the impact, reinforcing the feeling of safety… Financial Issues – managing finances, budgeting, property management … Safeguarding Personal Property - who is taking care of your stuff, where to store, insurance… Relationships - level of commitment, communications expectations, with family or friends… Taking Care of Yourself – ways to relax, support system, personal goals…

  4. Deployment Keys to SuccessPractical Preparations 1 2 3 4 5 Prepare and Help…

  5. Deployment Keys to SuccessPractical Preparations 6 7 8 9 10

  6. Emotional Cycle of Deployment Stage 1 Anticipation of Departure Stage 7 Reintegration and Stabilization Stage 2 Detachment and Withdrawal TheCycle of Deployment Stage 6 Return and Renegotiation Stage 3 Emotional Disorganization Emotional Reactions Anger or Resentment Depression or Sadness Excitement or Anticipation Anxiety or Fear Stage 5 Anticipation of Return Stage 4 Recovery and Stabilization

  7. Stage 1: Anticipation of Departure(Four Weeks Before Departure) Family/ Friends Service member • Physically drained • Emotionally numb or tired • Mentally separating • Anger, Resentment • Denial • Physically drained • Emotionally numb or tired • Mentally separating • Guilt Rising tension Confusing emotions During this stage of tension and confusing emotions, arguing and bickering are common. These behaviors are often used as a protective mechanism to create emotional distance before having to separate…

  8. Stage 2: Detachment and Withdrawal(24-48 Hours Before Departure) Service member Family/ Friends • Ready to get started • Guilt for leaving • Sad or lonely • Excited to perform • Worried • Overwhelmed or tired • Hurt, rejection • Sad or lonely • Nervous about responsibilities • Worried Sadness or anger occurs Reality sinks in During this stage, partners tend to stop sharing their thoughts and feelings. This is a natural response, as separation is imminent.

  9. Stage 3: Emotional Disorganization(One to Three Weeks After Departure) Family/ Friends Service member • Disorganized and unfocused • Overwhelmed • Emptiness, loss • Worried • Can get stuck in this stage • Relief followed by guilt • Mission-focused • Sad or lonely • Worried • Can get stuck in this stage Adjusting to new routines Adjusting to being alone During this stage, many feel disorganized, depressed or restless until new routines are established.

  10. Communication Plan • Express feelings. Before leaving, discuss your feelings about the deployment. Discuss the positive and challenging thoughts you have about the upcoming separation. • Discuss expectations. Discuss your expectations during the deployment. These expectations can include a variety of issues: freedom to make independent decisions, contact with the opposite sex, going out with friends, budgeting, child rearing and even how often letters or care packages will be sent. • Address change. Acknowledge that you may change when you are apart. The partner at home may become more self-reliant. The service member may discover inner resources they did not know they had. View changes as positive factors that will likely add to your relationship. Reassure each other that regardless of any changes, your marriage will stay as strong as ever. • Determine methods. Determine how you will stay connected with each other – by email, letters, etc. It is reassuring, too, to know beforehand how often you will be in contact Communicate, Trust and De-Stress…

  11. Maintain Communication E-mail • Remember it’s not always available! Phone Calls • DSN • Commercial / Cellular (Cost) Internet Communications --Set it up before you leave (SKYPE, FACE TIME, VIBER, etc.) Regular Mail • Send pictures, tapes and care packages. • (United Through Reading) “Remember OPSEC”

  12. Children and Deployment Stage Development Experiences Adult Interactions Age NACCRRA.ORG - Military Assistance Program for Child Care

  13. Example Only Create Memories Big Daddy/ Momma 3Ft - $68.95 Daddy/Momma Dolls 12 IN - $34.93 17 IN - $39.93 Photo Pillow 12 X 16 -$21.15 hhttp://daddydolls.com/index.php?route=common/home Flat Daddies/Flat Mommies – life sized printed posters $49.50 http://flatdaddies.com/ WWW.BUILDABEAR.COM United Through Reading

  14. Taking Care of Yourself Quality of Life Movies Music Reading Education Video games Exercise Relax Volunteer Resources Shipmates Command leadership Communications from/to home Chaplain FFSC/MilitaryOneSource

  15. Mobilization Goals SMART Professional Relationship Personal Partner/Friends Quals/Job/School Health Instruction Degree/PQS Certification/Board CO’s endorsement Package Exercise Vegetables Water Sleep Workout buddy • Communicate • Write letters • Share feelings • Build trust • Appreciate Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Based Goals and Getting Involved…

  16. Financial Readiness • Develop a spending plan FSA, IDP, Tax Free, Sea Pay, etc… • Determine who/how to pay bills • Set savings goals • Control your credit card usage • Allotments • Pay yourself first • Split Pay/ Navy Cash/ Eagle Cash • Emergency Fund • Taxes (Extensions: CZ – 180 days; Non- CZ 60 days; Owed taxes must be paid on time)

  17. “Ways to Save” • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) • Savings Deposit Program • Serve in designated area for 30 consecutive days or at least (1) day for each of three consecutive months. • Interest accrues on the account at an annual rate of 10% and compounds quarterly. • Interest on amounts up to $10,000. • SDP stops on day of departure; interest continues to accrue for up to 90 days. • ROTH/TRADITIONAL Tax-Deferred Earnings - CZ • Maximum Contribution $18,000 Annually No Matching Funds • Combat Zone Max Contribution $54,000 • TSP Benefits for those returning to Federal Civilian Service: Additional Contributions 1-5%

  18. Support System

  19. Deployment Resources NMCRS American Red Cross ECRC Family Readiness 757-322-3134/1171 Financial counseling, no-interest loans, grants… Pre - Approval Form Quick Assist Loan (SM only) Emergency Communications, Counseling, Disaster Relief and Preparedness Education, Financial Aid PH: 877-272-7337 757-440-1111 www.weva-redcross.org ECRC.HQ.FCT@NAVY.MIL 877-264-4302 Military One Source PH: 800-342-9647/ www.militaryonesource.mil

  20. Take Away • Learn to ride the emotional rollercoaster • Create memorable opportunities • Review practical preparations • checklist • Review Financial Readiness • (Admin, Personal, Home/Car) • Review Communication • Expectations

  21. Resources

  22. Questions

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