READINESS
CPL 0209
POLICY
The Marine Corps Policy is two-fold:
A. Marine Corps families will be
provided a quality of life at least
equal to that of the Nation which
they defend.
B. Marine Corps personnel, both
married and single, bear primary
responsibility for the welfare of
there families.
FAMILY READINESS
SUPPORT PROGRAMS
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A network of agencies, programs, services,
and individuals that support readiness by
Preventing or Reducing family stressors,
promoting healthy community
environments, and freeing personnel from
family worries so they can focus on the
units mission.
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INTENT: To emphasize problem
prevention to eliminate or reduce work
related stressors, strengthen individual
coping skills and enhance self-esteem.
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GOAL: To keep Healthy Families Healthy.
Family Readiness
Support Programs
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Alcohol/Drug abuse prevention
 Child Care
 Financial Planning
 Counseling
 Dependents education
 Deployment support
 Key Volunteer Network
 Emergency Services
Family Readiness Support
Programs (continued)
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Employment Assistance
 Information, Referral and Follow up
 Mobilization Indoctrination
 Relocation Assistance
 Separation and Retirement plans
 Spiritual growth and development
PRE DEPLOYMENT PHASE
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a. Personal Matters
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b. Legal Matters
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c. Financial Matters
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d. Practical Matters
PERSONAL MATTERS
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Complete Personal Information Page
 Discuss Communication
 Contact FSC and KVN
 Prepare a Family Care Plan
 Obtain/Update ID cards
 Complete Emergency Information Worksheet
 Discuss Feelings and include Children
 Discuss benefits and assistance
LEGAL MATTERS
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Create or Update Will
 Designate a power of attorney
 Complete an estate plan
 Designate Legal Guardians for children
 Complete a personal/Family documents worksheet
 Safely store important documents
 Complete a property worksheet
 Make sure your R.E.D. is accurate
FINANCIAL MATTERS
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Discuss financial matters with loved ones
Establish needed allotments
Develop a budget (STICK TO IT)
Make sure SGLI is updated
everyone is enrolled in DEERS
Learn about local Med / Dental care
Arrange for the paying of bills (Single Marines)
PRACTICAL MATTERS
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Security Measures
 Check smoke detectors
 Find a Reputable Repairman
 Automobiles are in good repair
 Make arrangements to moving
 Make a list of Health Care providers who
accept Champus/Tri Care or Dental Claims
DEPLOYMENT PHASE
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LETTERS
 GIFTS
 PHONE CALLS
 AUDIO/VIDEOCASSETTES
 PHOTOS AND ART
 MESSAGES
POST DEPLOYMENT PHASE
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a. Take it slow
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b. Routines have been established
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c. Children have changed
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d. Ease back in to your former role
QUESTIONS
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SUMMARY
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FAMILY READINESS PROGRAMS
 PRE DEPLOYMENT
 DEPLOYMENT
 POST DEPLOYMENT