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Navy Pride and Professionalism
Lesson 1.10 Navy Family Readiness Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness 1-10-1
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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 Navy’s policy on pregnant Sailors. Photo Source: Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness 1-10-2
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Worldwide Deployability
Are you ready? Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness 1-10-3
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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 c Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness 1-10-4
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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 . . . Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness 1-10-5
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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 Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness 1-10-6
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Commanding Officer Mandate
The CO has the authority to mandate a Family Care Plan for every member of a command Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness 1-10-7
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Family Care Plan – Providing for Dependents
Update your Page 2 Enroll them in DEERS Prepare the Family Care Plan Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness 1-10-8
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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 Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness 1-10-9
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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 Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness
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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 Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness
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Family Care Plan Help 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 Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness
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Family Care Plan Summary
Worldwide deployability expectation Individual responsibility Family Care Plan applicability Family Care Plan components Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness
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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 C Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness
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“Requests will normally be denied . . .”
Navy Pregnancy Policy What is the policy? “Separations for Convenience of the Government – Pregnancy” “Requests will normally be denied . . .” MILPERSMAN Click the mouse once to show the policy statement. Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness
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Pregnant Servicemember's Responsibilities
What are they? Seek confirmation of pregnancy Notify the chain of command Establish pre-natal care plan Click the mouse once to show each responsibility Perform military duties – within limits Comply with all work health and safety rules Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness
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Command Responsibilities
What are they? Provide occupational healthcare counseling Provide advisement concerning separation Click the mouse once to show each responsibility Ensure no harassment, infringements of rights Authorize off-base housing and BAH Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness
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Summary Worldwide deployability - Family Care Planning
Assistance and preparation - it’s available Applicability Pregnancy The Bottom Line: Progressively disclose each bullet. It’s the Sailor, single, married, separated, or divorced, who is personally responsible to provide for the care of their dependents when deployed. Navy Pride and Professionalism – Navy Family Readiness
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