Deployment

Deployment

IMPORTANT DOCUMENT FILE

All National Guard families should review the documents in the file below periodically. Special attention and preparation should be taken prior to any temporary Active Duty or deployment to include Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Annual Training (AT) and State Active Duty (SAD).

PLEASE SIT DOWN WITH YOUR HUSBAND/WIFE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER OR OTHER IMPORTANT FAMILY MEMBERS AND GATHER THIS INFORMATION AND THESE DOCUMENTS. THE HOUR YOU SPEND GOING OVER THIS WILL SAVE YOU TIME LATER ON.

FAMILY READINESS CHECKLIST

All National Guard families should answer these questions periodically. Special attention and preparation should be taken prior to any temporary Active Duty or deployment to include Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Annual Training (AT) and State Active Duty (SAD). A convenient checklist can be printed by opening the link below.

FAMILY CARE PLANS

Careful planning is required to ensure adequate care of family members while performing required military duties. Pregnant soldiers, single parents, and dual-military couples with family members will be counseled in accordance with Army Regulation 600-20. The soldier and the commanding officer (or designated representative) will initial each item on the DA From 5304-R, APR 1999, Family Care Plan Counseling Checklist ftp://pubs.army.mil/pub/eforms/pdf/a5304_r.pdf. Additionally, the DA Form 5305-R, APR 1999 is completed by the soldier and the commanding officer (or designated representative) ftp://pubs.army.mil/pub/eforms/pdf/a5305_r.pdf.

A copy of DA Form 5841, Power of Attorney ftp://pubs.army.mil/pub/eforms/pdf/a5841_r.pdf (supporting document) and a copy of DA Form 5840-R, Certificate of Acceptance as Guardian or Escort ftp://pubs.army.mil/pub/eforms/pdf/a5840_r.pdf must accompany the Family Care Plan. The DA Form 5841-R is a special power of attorney (POA) that may be used to authorize a person to take care of your child (ren) in the soldier’s absence. You may seek legal assistance to advise you about POAs or any other matters in your Family Care Plan.

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS CIVIL RELIEF ACT (SSCRA)

The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 (SSCRA) was passed by Congress to provide protection for individuals entering or called to active duty in the military service.It is intended to postpone or suspend certain civil obligations to enable service members to devote full attention to duty. The Act applies to the United States, the states, the District of Columbia, all U.S. territories and in all courts therein. Reservists and the members of the National Guard are protected under the SSCRA while on active duty. The protection begins on the date of entering active duty and generally terminates within 30 to 90 days after the date of discharge from active duty.More information about the SSCRA can be found at: https://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/aa111201a.htm or below.