1. General Pre-Deployment Brief
Module One
General Pre-Deployment Brief

2. Sides of Deployment Paperwork Transportation Finances Household
Practical
Communication
Parenting
Companionship
Adapting
Emotional

3. 1 2 3 Agenda 10 Keys to Success Practical and Emotional Readiness
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Helpful Resources

4. Activity: Deployment Ready BINGO

5. Deployment Keys to Success
ID Cards (update DEERS)
Power of attorney (Region Legal Service Office)
Service member’s full deployment address
Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System
Beneficiary information (update SGLI) 1 2 3 4 5

6. Deployment Keys to Success
Command Ombudsman
Page Two (Emergency Data Form)
Spending plan (CFS or FFSC)
A will (Region Legal Service Office)
Support system (your go-to person or resource) 6 7 8 9 10

7. Deployment Checklists
Single Service members
Couples
Parents

8. Dual-military couples Legally responsible for
Family Care Plan
Single parents
Dual-military couples
Legally responsible for
Elderly
Disabled
Chronically sick

9. Activity: Communication Plan
Frequency
Availability
Preferences
Discretion
Flexibility

10. Emotional Cycle of Deployment
Stage 1
Anticipation of Departure
Stage 7
Reintegration and Stabilization
Stage 2
Detachment and Withdrawal
The Cycle of Deployment
Stage 3
Emotional Disorganization
Stage 6
Return and Renegotiation
Stage 5
Anticipation of Return
Stage 4
Recovery and Stabilization

11. Stage 1: Anticipation of Departure
Service member
Physically drained
Emotionally numb or tired
Mentally separating
Guilt
Family
Anger, resentment
Denial

12. Stage 2: Detachment and Withdrawal
Service member
Ready to get started
Guilt for leaving
Sad or lonely
Excited to perform
Worried
Family
Overwhelmed or tired
Hurt, rejection
Nervous about responsibilities

13. Stage 3: Emotional Disorganization
Service member
Relief followed by guilt
Mission-focused
Sad or lonely
Worried
Can get stuck in this stage
Family
Disorganized and unfocused
Overwhelmed
Emptiness, loss

14. Activity: Emotional Readiness Action Plan
No “right” or “wrong”
Seek assistance
Use resources
Think positive

15. Deployment Readiness Workshops
Couples and
Deployment
Children and Deployment
Single Service
Members
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16. Financial Planning Workshops
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17. Thank You! FFSC location Phone number Email Website Social media sites
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