This page contains links to assistance web sites for all services and ranks in the active military and reserves. Some web sites are commercial in nature and may or may not require a fee for their services or information.
General Mobilization and Deployment Web Sites
Preparing Children
Preparing to say GoodbyPreparing to say Goodby to Children from from Surviving Deployment.com
Together in DeploymentTogether in Deployment - Compiled 10/08/06 during general session of MCCW Worldwide Training Conference, Atlanta GA (Statement by MCCW Worldwide.org)
Military Children & DeploymentA large listing of articles about the effects of deployment on military children - from Ft Eustis.
(Source of Links: militaryonesource.com)
Deployment BrochureFrom the Fleet and Family Support Center - The Center offers a Return & Reunion Program to help both the service member and his or her family adjust after a deployment.(Site description authored by: Military Onesource)
Preparing for the deployment of a parent - a checklistDeployment is a stressful time for all family members, especially children. Communicating with children during this time of uncertainty can help ease their stress..(Site description authored by: Military One Source)
Questions & AnswersA series of articles containing questions and answers about deployment from Military Onesource
Helping Children Cope During DeploymentA seies of articles dealing with helping children cope with a parents deployment
General Information
Cycles of Deployment Report from NMFASince Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom have begun, our servicemembers have experienced deployments into combat zones, longer work hours, as well as intensive training schedules. NMFA asked about your family's experiences as cycles of deployment, longer work hours and rigorous training programs continue. (Site description authored by: NMFA)
Fort Leavenworth Deployment Preparation HandbookThis handbook has been developed to assist you and your family in preparing for deployment, unaccompanied tours and extended temporary duty. You will find within these pages helpful suggestions, pertinent information about on post agencies, and those tasks which are essential for your family's welfare. As with any separation, preparation is the key to success Site description authored by:The Fort Leavenworth Deployment Preparation Handbook).
Deployment Survival Handbook
http://www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/acs/acs_documents/Soldier_%20 Family_Deployment_Survival_Handbook.pdf
Commanders of deploying units discovered that while their units were highly trained to fight, little if anything was done to train and prepare families to better cope with the stresses and unique problems that often arise during extended and oftentimes unexpected deployment of their spouses. (Description authored by: Deployment Survival Handbook).
Deployment Health and Family Readiness Libraryhttp://deploymenthealthlibrary.fhp.osd.mil/home.jsp This library provides service members, families and healthcare providers an easy way to quickly find deployment health and family readiness information. Within this library you will find access to fact sheets, guides, and other products on a wide variety of topics published by the services and organizations that serve you.
Dealing With Emotionshttp://deploymenthealthlibrary.fhp.osd.mil/products.jsp?topicid=80
Articles on how to deal with the emotions of deployment and return from deployment
DeploymentLINK http://deploymentlink.osd.mil/Mission: To advise the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) on force health issues, we will: foster actions to protect the health of all those involved in deployments, assess deployments to understand and communicate information concerning non-traditional threats to health, and facilitate change to enhance the health of and support for the deploying forces.
Deployment Articles from Military Onesource (Articles provided courtisy of Military Onesource.com)
Military Onesource main page http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx Military One-Source is designed to help you deal with life's issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year you can call in and speak to a master's level consultant or you can go online to access information or email a consultant. (Link description authored by: Militaryonesource.com)
Note: The following links contain articles from Militaryonesource.com. They are provided for your ease in finding informtion on the subject indicated by the link title.
Dealing With Deployment
- Building Family Rituals While You Are Deployed
Family life changes during a deployment. Following treasured rituals and creating new ones can help your family feel close to you throughout your separation. Rituals ground families and give members a sense of security and belonging. They remind families that they are still a family, even when they are apart. (Link description authored by: Militaryonesource.com)
- Child Care Backup Planning When Your Spouse is Deployed
As the sole parent in charge, there are steps you can take to make everyday life at home go more smoothly during your spouse�s deployment. But what
if something happens to you while your partner is away?(Link description authored by:: Militaryonesource.com)
- Coping with a Deployment Extension
A deployment extension is difficult for service members and their families. You�ve been anxiously looking forward to your loved one�s return home only to find that your reunion plans must suddenly be put on hold. (Link description authored by:: Militaryonesource.com)
- Coping with Compassion Fatigue
Helping others who have undergone a trauma from a natural disaster, accident, or sudden act of violence, can be highly satisfying work. But helping trauma victims can take a toll on even the most seasoned mental health professional.(Link description authored by:: Militaryonesource.com)
- Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress
A traumatic event -- such as a natural disaster or another kind of violent experience -- can trigger intense emotional reactions. Both victims and people who provide aid and relief can be affected. Some people respond to trauma with few reactions, while others may respond with many.(Link description authored by:: Militaryonesource.com)
Preparing for Deployment
- Balancing Work and Life as a
Dual Military Couple
If you�'re in the military and have a service member for a spouse, you know that the dual military lifestyle isn't easy. Juggling the demands of two hectic careers and trying to stay connected during the inevitable separations can strain even the best relationships. Yet dual military
marriages can survive and thrive when spouses learn techniques for balancing work and family life and develop effective strategies for dealing with the stress and sacrifice they are sure to encounter. (Link description authored by:: Militaryonesource.com)
- Parent Check List
Pre-deployment checklist for parents. (Link description authored by: Military Onesource.com)
- The Home Side
Things to consider before your family member is deployed. (Link description authored by: Military Onesource.com)
- Preparing a Family Care Plan
If you were suddenly deployed, who would provide care for your children -- or for an older relative who depends on you for care? Even if you were only away for a short time, on temporary duty or training, who would take over for you? (Link description authored by: Militaryonesource.com)
- In Love and Deployed: Making the Marriage Decision
Deciding to get married is one of the most important decisions a couple will make together. If one or both of you are facing deployment, you may feel pressure to get married right away, before you are separated. It is never a good idea to rush into a marriage. If your relationship is strong, it will survive a deployment. (Link description authored by: Militaryonesource.com)
- Books and Resources for Children About Deployment
A listing of books that help children understand deployment
Returning from Deployment
- Adjusting to Life After Disaster Relief Work
Disaster relief work can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help people in need of your expertise and assistance. It is a uniquely rewarding way to use the skills you have developed as a service member. But disaster relief work can also cause stress, which may not end when you complete your assignment. (Link description authored by: Militaryonesource.com)
- Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress
A traumatic event -- such as a natural disaster or another kind of violent experience -- can trigger intense emotional reactions. Both victims and people who provide aid and relief can be affected. Some people respond to trauma with few reactions, while others may respond with many. (Link description authored by: Militaryonesource.com)
- Dealing with Combat and Operational Stress
It's not unusual for a service member participating in combat or seeing its aftermath to be filled with complicated and conflicting emotions -- including fear, sadness, and horror -- all legitimate reactions to the combat experience. Even service members who haven't been in direct combat, but have been through a life-threatening situation, seen enemy or civilian casualties, had a friend die, or been in charge of prisoners of war, can experience the many feelings that come together as a Combat and Operational Stress Reaction (COSR). (Link description authored by: Militaryonesource.com)
Operation Ready
Resources for Educating About Deployment and You (READY)This series of training modules are revised publications of the Operation READY resource library from "My Army Life Too" and Family Readines Group resources from "www.armyfrg.org".
Operation Ready Smart Book
(Source: www.armyfrg.org)
Operation Ready Smart Book (loads slow)
This guide was prepared for the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command
(FMWRC) College of Human Ecology, Family Life Development Center had oversight of
graphic reproduction and publication design, Wells Communication, Ithaca, N.Y.
(MATERIALS MAY BE REPRODUCED FOR DEPARTMENT OF ARMY USE.) Download the Operation Ready Smart Book
Download The Operation Ready Smart Book
If you wish to install the Smart Book on your PC, click on the "Smart Book Package" link below.
Smart Book PackageThis file contains all the files for the Smart Book package and the Smart Book PDF file. It also includes the FRG handbooks. To set the smart book up on your PC do the following.
- Open My Computer by double-clicking on the "My Computer" Icon on your desktop.
- Create a directory on your C: drive called "Smart Book."
- Double-click on the Smart Book Directory. (This will open up the directory)
- Save the Smart Book Package zip file above to the Smart Book directory you just created and unzip the file in that directory.
Download the Linked Files Only
If you wish to download just the linked files to the Operation Ready Smart Book, click on the link below
Smart Book Linked FilesThis file contains only the linked Microsoft Word documents and PDF documents associated with the Smart Book.
Family Readiness Group (FRG) Handbooks
(Source: www.armyfrg.org)
Family Readiness Group Leader's Handbook
This handbook was prepared for the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC) by Deborah Mancini, a consultant, under Texas A & M University�s, Cooperative State Research Education Extension Service (CSREES), USDA Grant No. 2004-48211-03128.
Rear Detachment Commander's Handbook
This handbook was prepared for the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC) by Deborah Mancini, a consultant, under Texas A & M University�s, Cooperative State Research Education Extension Service (CSREES), USDA Grant No. 2004-48211-03128.
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Operation Ready Training Videos
(source: My Army Life Too.com)
Operation Ready Videos ListOperation Ready is a training and information source developed after the Gulf war and based on lessons learned.
(You must have Windows Media Player installed to view videos.)
Operation Ready Handbooks
(source: My Army Life Too.com)
Family Readiness Group HandbookFamily Readiness Group Leaders Handbook - The Family Readiness Group Handbook is essential reading for all soldiers who have families. (Link description authored by: MyArmyLifeToo.com).
Army Leaders' Desk ReferenceThe Army Leaders' Desk Reference for Soldier/Family Readiness is designed for commanders and leaders to understand and address family readiness (Link description authored by: MyArmyLifeToo.com) .
Operation Ready Training
Introduction & Table of ContentsOperation Ready - Introduction and Table of contents by Texas Cooperative Extension,The Texas AandM University System in cooperation with The United States ArmyCommunity and Family Support Center.
Family Assistance Center OverviewOperation Ready - Lesson 1, Introduction of the family assistance center, by Texas Cooperative Extension,The Texas AandM University System in cooperation with The United States ArmyCommunity and Family Support Center.
Power point NotesA Resource guide to community assistance.
Handouts and FACEX Scenarios
Video ScriptsFamily Assistance Center
Video Script. By watching this video, viewers will get an overview of the Family Assistance Center (FAC), understand its importance, and learn how it operates.
Bibliography and Web sitesA listiong of books and websites containing more useful information.
ReunionReunion is a time of celebration and change. It is important to remember that the children have grown emotionally and physically.
Children's HandoutsInformation and suggestions on how to prepare and react to children experiencing one parent leaving.
Preschool Activity BookPreschool Children is one of a series of six booklets about Army separations for children and young people ages 3 to 17. These booklets were written as part of Operation READY under contract
between the University of California, Riverside and the US Army Community & Family Support Center, Family Programs Directorate.
Army Family Programs Contact Information
Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation Command
4700 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: (703) 681-5375
National Guard Bureau - Family Programs
1411 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202-3231
Phone: 1-(888)-777-7731 or (703)-607-5414
US Army Reserve Command - Family Programs
1401 Deshler Street SW
Fort McPherson, GA 30330-2000
Phone: (404) 464-8970
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