Do I need a Family Care Plan? SM has child under the age of 19/is pregnant or adult special needs dependent^ Is SM Single*? Is SM Dual Military? Custody or Visitation >29 Days? Are children from prior Marriage only? No Yes No FCP for Adult Dependant^, otherwise not Required FCP Not Required *Single= Not married or separated. No Yes FCP Required No Is SM Spouse present and capable of caring for dependents? Yes No See next battle drill if FCP is required ^Adult Dependent that cannot function on own

FCP Battle Drill FCP Required Fill out DA 5304 and DA 7667 and bring to Commander Designate a Short Term, Long Term, and Secondary* caregiver *Per AR , only one caregiver is necessary. However, it is generally inadvisable not to have a secondary. SM Must be counseled if they do not have a secondary Complete LOI, COA, POA and Allotment for Each Caregiver Copy of DD Form 1172 For every Dependent on file Are kids from prior marriage Is other biological parent the primary caregiver Yes No Fill out DA 5305 bring to Commander FCP Complete, Review every Birthday Month Fill out DA 7666 and bring to Commander Fill out DA 5305 bring to Commander No FCP Complete, Review every Birthday Month Yes

X Co FCP Checklist FCP Documents  DA 7667 FCP Screening  DA 5304 FCP Counseling Checklist  DA 1172 Application for ID Card (With all dependents annotated)  DA 5305 Family Care Plan Checklist  DA 7666 Parental Consent (If Applicable) Caregiver Documents  Power Of Attorney  DA 5840 Certificate of Acceptance  DD 2558 Start/Stop Allotment (Signed w/amount if deployed)  Letter of Instruction                 SL2 Soldier: _________________________ Spouse Unit (If Dual): ______________ Date Last Review:_________________