Welcome to the "New" Individual Augmentee Section of the LIFELines Military Life Section!
LIFELines is designed to provide Sailors and their families with a host of resources to assist them. As more Sailors become actively involved in the Global War on Terror, special information is being developed to support the families of Individual Augmentee Units, like COMCONONE . Check back often for new articles and updates to the LIFELines page.
The LIFELines Individual Augmentee Section provides families with many articles and resources that can help you and your family maintain a healthy and safe lifestyle.
Parent commands are the commands responsible for providing specific support functions to IA Sailors and their families. IA Sailors and their families now have clearer guidance.
The DOD Savings Deposit Program (SDP) was established to provide members of the uniformed services serving in designated combat zones the opportunity to build their financial savings.
U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF), designated as the executive agent for the IA Continuum, is streamlining a direct line of communication to the fleet and Navy families.
IA duty assignments are quickly becoming the norm for career Sailors and the Navy is working overtime to ensure the necessary training and support systems are in place.
“IA families say the one thing they miss most about their Sailor deploying as an IA is the sense of community and connection that families have when a Navy command deploys as a unit."
The Navy has waived Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) eligibility to allow Individual Augmentee (IA) Sailors stationed outside of the continental United States to participate in NCPACE Distance Learning.
Semper Gumby is the mantra of this petty officer. In other words, be flexible and you will experience the great phenomena that makes joining the Navy a true adventure.
If you are new to the Navy and not with your usual support system, there are plenty of places to go for help. The Navy will never let you flounder. There are oodles of Web sites to surf and people to call for help.
LIFELines is sponsored by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and funded by the Center for Personal and Professional Development.