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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.

Navy Clarifies IA Parent Command Responsibilities
	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)
	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.

IA Gram Messages Inform Commands, Sailors on IA Issues
	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.

Fleet Forces Admiral Discusses IAs
	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 Making a Virtual Connection
	“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."

Individual Augmentees Turn to Navy Knowledge Online
	Site provides Sailors with links to support the IA effort of the Navy.

Navy Moves to Make IA Assignments Part of Detailing Process
	IA support of the GWOT moves into mainstream of detailing process.

Incentives for IAs Improve
	Sailors serving in assignments supporting Global War on Terrorism will get better career recognition.

Spouses List Sailors Safety & Children Issues as Top IA Challenges
	Spouses of Navy Individual Augmentees (IA) Survey results released.

TFIA Continues Work to Improve IA Process
	Entire IA process including detailing, training and benefits reviewed.

Navy Offers New Initiatives to Personnel Serving as IAs
	Benefits aimed at rewarding Sailors who serve in designated combat zones.

Navy in Expanded, Nontraditional Roles in Iraq
	Navy is shouldering a larger part of the burden in the war on terror.

Navy Individual Augmentees Help Rebuild Al Anbar Province
	IAs augment Army Corps of Engineers.

Individual Augmentation Community of Practice on NKO
	The place to go for information when you are mobilized or deployed as an individual augmentee.

Policy Change Opens Door for IAs to Take College Courses
	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.

Be Ready for Deployment
	The number of Sailors serving in Iraq has increased from 4,000 to some 11,000 in the past year. Are you ready to be deployed?

Advice for Individual Augmentees Revisited
	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.

Individual Augmentation - Help is Always Available
	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.