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USMA Deployment

Family Brief

29 APR 2013

TF 4-31 IN

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Agenda

Polar Bear 6 Introduction

BN S3

• What is Cadet Summer Training

• Calendar Overview

• Who Is Going And When

• When Are We Coming Back

• How Long Will They Be Gone

• Who Comes Back When

• Mail Information

• What Does All This Mean To

You?

• What Do We Need to Do

• Common Questions from Family

Members

• Command Message DO’s and

DON’Ts

• FRG Leadership

• Rear Detachment Leadership

• Chaplain

• Civilian Agency Briefs (Legal,

Finance, Red Cross, ACS,

MFLC)

• Questions?

Polar Bear 6 Closing Comments

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CST Overview

• Cadet Basic Training (CBT) focuses on integration of New

Cadets to the Military Academy and the Army by coordinating

in-processing and initial entry activities with basic military

training skills focused on the individual and team.

• CBT – INCOMING FRESHMAN

• Cadet Field Training (CFT) expands upon individual training

conducted during CBT and the academic year progressing to

the squad level. CFT also serves to integrate branch exposure

for the cadets in order to develop the cadets’ understanding of

all possible branching options.

• CFT – INCOMING SOPHMORES

• Cadet Leader Development Training (CLDT) serves to provide

cadets with a field leadership experience at the squad to

company level focused on tactical problem solving and

leadership under stress.

• CLDT – INCOMING JUNIORS AND SENIORS

• Cadet Candidate Basic Training (CCBT) is a training event for

all potential USMA cadets.

What is Cadet Summer Training

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Location

Fort Drum

West Point

The United States Military Academy (USMA) is located

approximately 45 minutes north of New York City

along the western bank of the Hudson River.

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1713

1720

1701

ARMS ROOM FUEL POINT

CANTINA/LOUNGE DFAC

PX/BARBER

GYM

TASK FORCE

MAYOR CELL

TOC

MOTOR POOL

Men’s Latrine

& Female Latrine

North CNB

Barracks

South CNB

Barracks

Female Barracks with

Showers/Latrines

External Units

Barracks

Latrine &

Laundry

Camp Natural Bridge Overview

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How Long Will They Be Gone

Most Soldiers will be gone for a period 40 to 60 days.

The following elements will be gone for the duration of the

entire deployment:

-ADVON

-Fox Company

-Drivers/TCs from B and D Co

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What Does All This Mean to You

• We, as Soldiers and Families, get to practice / train on

pre-deployment preparation. Consider this a rehearsal.

• The more we do now in preparation, the less stress we

will have over this training period and throughout a future

deployment.

• Understand that your Soldier will be DEPLOYED to West

Point and not readily available for you.

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Mail Information

• Mailing address for Soldiers at USMA:

Your Soldier’s name

Unit #, Camp Natural Bridge

New York, 10966

• Start/ Stop date for sending packages:

− Start date 20 MAY 2013

− Stop date 01 AUG 2013

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FRG

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What Do We NEED To Do

• Every Family MUST have a Deliberate Plan

• Every Family should provide their most up to date information to

the FRG and receive a chain of concern roster

• Each Spouse should have access to all pertinent documentation:

− Powers of Attorney

− Updated Will

− Insurance Cards

− Passports

− Checkbooks/Debit Cards

− Medical Records

− Tax information and documents

− Any Other Important Documents/Contacts

• Please take a copy of the Pre-deployment Checklist

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FRG Information

Company FRG Leader Phone Number Email Address

HHC Monica Erickson 612-237-4730 [email protected]

HHC Kimberly Hardin 843-337-8181 [email protected]

A Co Laura David 972-841-9968 [email protected]

A Co Rachel King 315-658-2707 [email protected]

B Co Bryana Bruner 604-545-0949 [email protected]

B Co Candice Steger 315-955-3553 [email protected]

C Co Becky Moritz 801-719-8705 [email protected]

C Co Elena Sroka 315-681-4915 [email protected]

D Co Christina Garcia 574-229-9121 [email protected]

D Co Courtney Frantz 908-421-9642 [email protected]

F Co Latoya Babcock 315-486-5846 [email protected]

FRG Advisor

Danny Simmons

315-405-8849

[email protected]

FRSA

Lyndsey Hodkinson

772-4811

Lyndsey.M.Hodkinson.civ@mail.

mil

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4-31 Rear- D Leadership

Contact Roster

4-31 IN A co HHC B co C co D co F co

Co

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an

d

er

CPT Murphy

315-772-4766 (o)

907-350-7701 (c)

No OIC CPT David

315-772-8700 (O)

703-304-1750

No OIC CPT Roselle

772-9545(o)

607-644-7223 (c)

No OIC No OIC

NC

OIC

MSG Dippel

315-7724393 (o)

315-778-2015 (c)

SSG Gendreau

315-772-4550 (o)

207-436-9817(c)

1SG King

315-772-8699

SSG Kelly

315-772- (O)

407-74 (C)

SSG Clark

315-772-0753 (o)

315-489-1698(C)

SSG Turner

315-772 (O)

315-995-3147 (BB)

325-617-9417 (C)

SSG

Whitehead

772-6956 (o)

520-686-2027 ©

5/9/2013 8:25 AM

D Company, 4-31 IN

“PUNISHERS”

YOU’VE BEEN PUNISHED!

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USMA Deployment Checklist (Part 1 of 4)

Family Contact Information

Ensure Rear-D/Co FRG Has Family Contact Information (Are you going out

of Town? Fill out “Out of Town Form”)

Ensure Family has Rear-D and FRG Contact Information

Ensure Family Knows How to Contact Mortgage/Landlord

Plan Ahead

Alternate Child Care plans if your spouse becomes ill or injured

Financial

Ensure Family Can Access “MyPay” to view leave and earning statement

Ensure Family Has Account #s, checkbooks, ATM cards, etc.

Ensure Family Has Credit Cards, Loan Statements, Bills, and Knows

Amount Due and How to Pay

Spouse is Aware of Savings and Investments and understands How to

Access

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USMA Deployment Checklist (Part 2 of 4)

Medical

Ensure Family Has Medical Cards, Shot Records, Prescriptions

Let FRG Know About Special Medical Needs

Ensure Family Has Phone Numbers for Medical/Dental Service,

Pharmacy, and Tri-Care

Legal

Ensure Family Has ID Cards (Check Expiration Dates)

Obtain Updated Power of Attorney (Special v. General POA)

Ensure Family Has Updated Wills / Spouse Knows Location

Does Spouse have Access to Other Legal Documents: Marriage and

Birth Certificates, Insurance Polices, SSNs, Deeds – Mortgage Papers,

Court Orders for Support and Custody of Legal Dependents, Family

Care Plans

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USMA Deployment Checklist (Part 3 of 4)

Legal (cont)

Legal Assistance Office is located in Clark Hall, Rm. A-268

Office Is Open Mon – Fri from 8am to 4 pm, or can be contacted at

772-5261

Legal Assistance Office Provides Notaries, Powers of Attorney

(POA), Wills, Legal Advice etc.

POA’s are done on a walk-in basis during open hours

To get Legal Advice you need an appointment.

Call 772-5261 at 1pm (1300) to make automated appointment for

the following day.

The appointment line is open only as long as there are app.'s

available. Once they are all filled a person will answer the phone

for your questions.

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USMA Deployment Checklist (Part 4 of 4)

Automotive

Ensure Vehicle Has Up-To-Date Maintenance

Ensure Vehicle Insurance Is Up To Date and Family Understands Policy

/ What To Do In the Event of an Accident

Ensure Spouse Has Valid Driver’s License

State Inspection and Vehicle Registration Current and Paperwork on

Hand

Ensure Family Has Extra Keys and Garage Door Openers

Consider a Road-Side Service Policy [Emergency Service – AAA, etc.)

Discuss Alternative Plan for Transportation

Roadside Emergency Kit in Car [extra clothes, blankets, etc.)

Administrative

Ensure SGLI, DD93 is updated

Ensure your updated information is provided to the correct chair (FRG

leader, FRSA)

If newly married, new child- enroll the family member in DEERS

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Common Questions from Family

Members

• Will the Army recoup BAS while my Soldier is deployed to USMA?

− Yes

• Will my Soldiers receive per diem?

− Yes, per diem rate in support of Cadet Summer training is $5.00

incidental per day.

• Will my Soldiers receive Family Separation Pay while deployed to

USMA?

− Yes- IF your Soldier is deployed for more than 30 consecutive

days.

• Will my Soldier have cell phone service while deployed to USMA?

− Yes, but understand that it is dependent on the service/carrier as

Camp Natural Bridge is surrounded by mountains

• Will my Soldier have email access?

− Yes, we will have an internet café

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Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)

-As directed by Title 37, US Code, DoD Directive 1418.05, Army Regulation 600-38, and ALARACT 105/2010 Commanders must initiate action to recoup money when meals are available during field exercises. Neither enlisted Soldiers nor officers can avoid having collection for meals from their pay by choosing not to consume meals made available. As long as MREs or the DFAC is providing meals for Soldiers while in the field they should expect to have BAS deducted from their pay for those field exercise dates.

Enlisted:

$352.72 monthly BAS allotment

-$297.00 month meals provided

+$55.27 left over

$9.90 is daily rate for meals while Soldiers are

deployed to USMA (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Officers:

$242.60 monthly BAS allotment

-$297.00 month meals provided

-$54.50 taken out of base pay

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Chaplain

CH (CPT) Metz

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Polar Bear Ministry Team

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LEGAL

SGT Welch

774-2314

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Legal Instruments

Powers of Attorney Documents

• Powers Of Attorney

- Types of Power granted

General

Special

- When granted

Durable

• Terminating a Power of

Attorney

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Family Care Plans

• Go beyond the DA Form 5305

• Do not take the place of court ordered

guardianships

Powers of Attorney for guardians do not

supersede court ordered guardianships

Powers of Attorney not effective to transfer

custody of minor children

• A state court custody order may be

appropriate for difficult custody issues while

deployed

See Legal Assistance

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Estate Planning Wills

• Wills In General

Estate Plan

Purpose Of Wills

Importance Of Wills

Living Will

- Expresses your wish NOT to be kept alive

under particular circumstances

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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)

Amanda Garcia

Conway Road Bldg. P-4330

315-772-6557 1-800-826-0886

M-F: 7:30am-4:30pm

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American Red Cross

American Red Cross: 315-772-6561 or 1-877-272-4410 To reach members of your family in times of emergency, call the American Red

Cross Armed Forces Emergency Service Center toll - free: 1-877-272-7337.

Please be prepared to provide the service member’s:

Full Name:_____________________________________________

Social Security Number: __________________________________

Branch of Service: ______Active Duty Army___________________

Rank: ________________________________________________

Military Unit: 4-31th Infantry ____________________

Company:________________________

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Q: What warrants an ARC message?

A: Death or serious illness of an immediate Family member

• Who is defined as immediate family?

− Spouse

− Parents or stepparents

− Siblings or stepsiblings

− Children or stepchildren

− Only living relative

− Grandparents (exception)

− Fiancée (exception)

− In-Laws

− All others will be decided case by case

American Red Cross Messages

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DEERS/ID Cards By Appointment Only

Please check expiration dates on your ID Cards!

ID Cards - DEERS - Official Passports

Location

Clark Hall Bldg P10720 Mount Belvedere Blvd Room A1-

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Hours of Operation

7:45am – 3:45pm Monday through Friday

Open till 6pm on Wednesday

Closed Weekends and Federal Holidays

Contact Information & Appointments

Email: [email protected]

315-772-5149

Fax: 315-774-3412

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ACS DEPLOYMENT SERVICES

• FAMILY ADVOCACY – Stress Management classes

– New Parent Support Program

• A home visitation program for parents of children under the age of three.

• FINANCIAL READINESS

–ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF • Provides financial assistance (no interest loans and/or grants)

to active duty military Families whose resources do not meet emergency

We invite you to visit and utilize the many services and opportunities provided to help Families handle situations during deployment.

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ACS DEPLOYMENT SERVICES

• FAMILY READINESS

– Army Volunteer Corps (AVCC) • Stay involved - give back to the community and make new friends

– Army Family Team Building (AFTB) • Become empowered through personal and Family preparedness

training

– Mobilization & Deployment • Family Readiness Support

– MilitaryOneSource.com 1-800-342-9647 ~ En español llame al: 1-877-888-0727

• RELOCATION

– Hearts Apart Support Group • Monthly support & fun-filled activity program for Families

separated due to deployment, unaccompanied tour or extended TDY.

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DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS: Wait List Policy changed on January 1, 2012

STAY IN HOME

- Call your Community Center for assistance

CLEAR HOME

- Give 30 days written notice - Spouse would need Special Power of

Attorney (SPOA)

- Attend a move out session

- Reapply for housing (if desired), as a Priority 4, prior to departure

RETAIN HOME & LEAVE AREA

- Notify Community Management and leave a Point of Contact (POC)

- Use Deployment Form or “I’ll Be Back” Form

- Responsibilities during your absence: Snow Removal, Lawn Care,

Pet Care

Housing

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Army Community Housing: 772-6668

Mountain Community Homes:

Adirondack Creek: 955-6640

Crescent Woods: 955-6641

Monument Ridge: 955-6642

Rhicard Hills: 955-6643

Welcome Home Center: 955-6644

[email protected]

http://www.fortdrummch.com

Housing

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Army Family Covenant Benefits: This is only applicable for those that will be gone 90+ days

• Free child care for FRG or deployment meetings

• 16 hours per month of AFC child care at Memorial or an FCC Home. After the 16 hrs, the hourly rate is reduced to $2.00 (per child)

• SKIES- up to $150 AFC Credit for duration of support cycle (taekwondo, skiing, dance, etc - per child)

• Youth Sports- up to $50 AFC Credit for duration of support cycle (soccer, baseball, basketball, etc - per child)

Please note children must be enrolled in Child and Youth Services

Child, Youth, & School Services

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Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)

Professional counseling consultants who support deployment related activities, and provide a rapid response team concept to assist Soldiers,

Families and Civilians on military installations.

Primary function: to assist Soldiers and their Families in …

•Developing focused problem solving techniques

•Recognizing early warning signs of possible stress and/or problems

•Addressing reunion/reintegration concerns

•Providing consultative liaison support with other military agencies

No records kept (with the exception of Duty to Warn issues)

An informal / anonymous structure

Available to see children who are registered with CYSS

(315) 212-6919 or call ACS (315) 772-6556

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Military & Family Life Consultants’ Scope

Outreach to Geographically

Dispersed Families

Positive Coping

Mechanisms

Parent Education

Supplement Existing

Family Programs

Prevention thru education

Deployment and

Reintegration Issues

Family Dynamics

Stress Reduction

2BCT MFLC – Dan Childers

(315) 955-4823

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QUESTIONS?

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