Deployment Support

If you will be separated from your family for any reason (such as TDY/TAD training, deployment, unaccompanied PCS or children finishing the school year, etc.), remember Army Community Service offers deployment support for them. These include Mobilization and Deployment classes, and Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG) training to assist the Solider and Family Members.  Call ACS for more information or to schedule training at 301-677-5590.

Please have the following items on your checklist before your service member leaves the area:

1. Power of attorney - this is important if a family member is left behind and has to do things in the name of the military member.
2. Family Care Plan - keep an up-to-date family care plan, with correct names, and numbers of those that may have to care for your children.
3. Copies of Orders - leave extra copies of your orders with a family member.
4. Finances - make sure allotments, checkbooks, savings accounts, credit cards, etc, are accessible for family members.
5. Vehicles - Up-to-date maintenance schedule.
6. School information - Ensure that all school records are in order for transfer.
7. Unit Point of Contact - There should always be someone within the unit to communicate with Families during the service member's separation.
8. Contact your local airline ticket office for unaccompanied travel arrangements for family members.