1. First Sergeant Briefing
Family Care Plans AFI
714 AMXS
Annual Briefing
First Sergeant Briefing

2. What is the purpose of the Family Care Plan Annual Briefing?
To keep you, the Member, aware of potential present or future requirements
To Educate the Member as to what those requirements are
To provide the member direction and guidance for carrying out those requirements in a timely manner. (This Briefing is directed to the general military member population and not the existing Fam Care Plan enrollees requiring to file an AF Form 357)

3. Actions
Annual briefing for All military members on family care responsibilities
WHY?
Situations change!
Annual review and briefing makes sure Families are taken care of by military members in either short or long term deployments

4. What is a Family Care Plan?
A Family Care Plan is a documented plan that outlines steps, actions, tasks, forms, etc insuring that care is provided for the reservist’s family member(s) in the event of his/her absence due to military duty
A Plan that includes all foreseeable situations
A Plan that is sufficiently detailed and systematic to provide for a smooth rapid transfer of responsibilities to the caregiver

5. What is a Family Care Plan?
A Family Care Plan includes provisions for the Welfare of the Family Member:
Legal (Power of Attorney)
Medical
Educational
Financial
Religious
Physical Well-being (logistical)
Housing
Transportation
Food

6. Why do I need a Family Care Plan?
World-wide available for immediate performance of full scope of military duties:
UTAs and Annual Tours
Short notice or no notice deployment
Alerts
Recalls
Extended duty hours
Shift work
Similar military obligations

7. Who must have a Family Care Plan?
All military members with family member(s) residing in member’s household
Family Member
unmarried Child under 19 years of age
unmarried child 19 years or older and incapable of self care
legal custody-blood/marriage/adoption
incapable of self care, residing in member’s household, depending on member-- over half their financial support

8. How to develop a Family Care Plan?
Designate an individual or individuals to care for your family when you are absent
Explain what you do in the reserves and why their help might be needed
It’s your plan -you can change the responsible party at any time by getting a new signature

9. Family Care Plan Documentation
Letter Outlining Responsibilities of the Family Care Plan
Family Care Plan Checklist
Air Force Form 357
Power of Attorney
Child Information

10. Who must complete the AF form 357?
Single Parents
Dual military couples with family members in the household under 19 years of age
Members with unique family situations (as determined by the commander) will file AF form 357

11. What Criteria is used to identify a member as a “Single Parent”?
Birth or adoption of a child
Loss of a spouse
Death
Separation
Divorce
Assumed Custody
Past Separation
Immediate Sole Care
Elderly Family Member
Disabled Family Member

12. What Criteria is used to determine if My spouse and I are considered a “Dual Military Couple”?
When both husband and wife are a members of any Military Service
Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army, Army Reserve, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Etc.
Enlistment or Commissioning in the Military
Marriage to an existing Military Member

13. What Criteria is used to determine if I have a household with a “Unique Situation”? (Commander Determined)
Assuming sole care
an elderly family member
a disabled family member
Absence of a Spouse
Career
Job Commitments
Other Personal Reasons

14. Power of Attorney Time span of 1-2 years
Yes, you will have to go to the JAG Annually
WHY?
Things change
Provides for Medical and Legal issues
Admittance to school
Emergency Medical Care
It does not have to provide for financial responsibility

15. So, now I’ve learned that I fall into one of the previous categories
So, now I’ve learned that I fall into one of the previous categories. Now What?
You will notify your Commander or First Sergeant immediately, or within 60 days if changes in your personal status or family circumstances require you to complete an AF Form 357 (AFI , para 1.2.1)

16. 60 Days to tell my Commander or First Sergeant?

17. Consequences for Failure to Comply
Subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice
Disciplinary Action
The Commander or First Sgt
Take disciplinary or other action if a member fails to make adequate and acceptable family care arrangements (AFI , para 2.1.7)
Separation from the Air Force Reserve
Or Both

18. Where to get more Information
First Sergeant
Customer Service (514 MSS/DPMSC, )
Family Support Center, Tel # 1(609)
Family Readiness (514th AMW)
1(609)
“How to Plan and Prepare for a Deployment”
JAG
514 AMW, Tel # 1(609)
305 AMW, Tel # 1(609)
Air Force Aid Society
Red Cross, Tel # 1(609)

19. Family Care Plans are for your family member’s welfare
Family Care Plans are for your family member’s welfare! Don’t hesitate to ask for help for guarding, protecting and caring for the future human resources of our Squadron, Wing, Air Force and Nation. Thank-You!

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