1. Langley AFB Reintegration Process

2. Purpose To successfully reintegrate Airmen with families, friends/community, and work centers following a 30+ day deployment

3. Goals To provide all Airmen returning from extended TDYs with a systematic reintegration into their communities To identify and assist individuals who may benefit from additional education, services or counseling if: –Exposed to unusual danger –Experienced great personal loss –Witnessed disturbing events –Family problems To support normal readjustment following deployment Ensure chain of command is prepared to support returning Airmen Provide ongoing support to returning Airmen and their families

4. Concept A gradual readjustment from the deployed environment to the home community is beneficial to Airmen and their families Gradual reintegration provides time for: –Sufficient medical screening and follow-up –Reintegration into community –Gradual adjustment of families –Communication/relationship awareness –Completion of required reintegration/personal tasks

5. Timelines Pre-Return Phase –5 to 30 days before return Reintegration Phase –Arrival to end of home-coming leave Follow Up Phase –Up to 60 days after arrival

6. Pre-Return Phase Deployed Location Return and Reunion Overview –Supplement briefing with tri-fold brochure or Return and Reunion CD/Video Complete DD Form 2796 –NLT 5 days prior

7. Pre-Return Phase (Deployed location - Home Station) Deployed leadership (1st Sgt/Commander) informs home station of any significant events which might require special attention Identification of Airmen requiring special attention –Cooperative effort Front line leadership Home Station/Deployed First Sergeants/Commanders

8. Pre-Return Phase Home Station Return and Reunion Overview –Offered to spouses and significant others Conducted at FSC and at units upon request –Interactive Briefing –Chapel/Life Skills/FSC can facilitate

9. Reintegration Phase Day 1 – Arrival at Home Station Welcome home ceremony or met at airport Collect DD Form 2796/Deployed Medical Record Turn in weapons (if applicable) Turn in classified information (if applicable) Provided reintegration schedule Returnee provides contact information

10. Reintegration Phase Day 2 – In -Processing UDM should supply member with checklist and list of items to bring to processing (i.e. receipts, mobags, etc.) Unit representative should be present to sign travel voucher Process length depends on group size, 1.5 to 2.5 hours Weapon turn in – LRS courtesy storage after hours, individuals arrange cleaning and inspection with CATM. Contact MOC for on-call LRS representative DO NOT PLAN TRAVEL ON THIS DAY!!!!

11. Reintegration Phase Day 2 – In -Processing 0800 - Sign in with PRU, receive in-processing checklist, introduction 0830 - Briefings ( Chaplain, Life Skills, Family Advocacy, Family Support, Finance, Ground Safety, Force Health Management) –Complete post-deployment health survey 1000 - Process through: Medical – Deployed medical record review. Set up referral appointments. Blood draw. Mobags – Turn in gear or clear hand receipt if gear was kept in the AOR Finance – Complete travel voucher 1130 - Released for unit in-processing and completion of any checklist items member was unable to accomplish.

12. Reintegration Phase Day 3 - Unit Activities Meet with UDM/CSS for unit requirements Turn in completed checklist to UDM where it will be maintained in member’s mobility record. Turn in contingency equipment Personnel actions Commander’s pre-leave visit –Leadership "Eyes-on" opportunity Member can then be released by the unit for recovery period.