1. Navy Pride and Professionalism
Lesson 1.10
Navy Family Readiness
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2. 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.
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3. Worldwide Deployability
Are you ready?
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4. 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.”
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5. 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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6. 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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7. Commanding Officer Mandate
The CO has the authority to mandate a Family Care Plan for every member of a command
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8. Family Care Plan – Providing for Dependents
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Prepare the Family Care Plan
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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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
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13. Family Care Plan Summary
Worldwide deployability expectation
Individual responsibility
Family Care Plan applicability
Family Care Plan components
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14. 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.”
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15. “Requests will normally be denied . . .”
Navy Pregnancy Policy
What is the policy?
“Separations for Convenience of the Government – Pregnancy”
“Requests will normally be denied . . .”
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16. Pregnant Servicemember's Responsibilities
What are they?
Seek confirmation of pregnancy
Notify the chain of command
Establish pre-natal care plan
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Perform military duties – within limits
Comply with all work health and safety rules
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17. Command Responsibilities
What are they?
Provide occupational healthcare counseling
Provide advisement concerning separation
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Ensure no harassment, infringements of rights
Authorize off-base housing and BAH
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18. Summary Worldwide deployability - Family Care Planning
Assistance and preparation - it’s available
Applicability
Pregnancy
The Bottom Line:
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It’s 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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