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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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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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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 hhc431frg@gmail.com
HHC Kimberly Hardin 843-337-8181 hhc431frg@gmail.com
A Co Laura David 972-841-9968 lauramarydavid@gmail.com
A Co Rachel King 315-658-2707 Rachel_65284@yahoo.com
B Co Bryana Bruner 604-545-0949 431bfrg@gmail.com
B Co Candice Steger 315-955-3553 431bfrg@gmail.com
C Co Becky Moritz 801-719-8705 charlierock431frg@gmail.com
C Co Elena Sroka 315-681-4915 Charlierock431frg@gmail.com
D Co Christina Garcia 574-229-9121 christinag5683@yahoo.com
D Co Courtney Frantz 908-421-9642 fallinghawk89@gmail.com
F Co Latoya Babcock 315-486-5846 latoyababcock86@yahoo.com
FRG Advisor
Danny Simmons
315-405-8849
dasimmons1@yahoo.com
FRSA
Lyndsey Hodkinson
772-4811
Lyndsey.M.Hodkinson.civ@mail.
mil
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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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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: drum.dhr.idcards@conus.army.mil
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
welcomehome@fdmch.com
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
