Resources for Families of Deployed IA Sailors

During the Boots on Ground (BOG) phase the IA Sailor performs their designated mission at the ordered ultimate duty station. IA Sailors assigned to the CENTCOM and AFRICOM AOR travel via military airlift to their designated Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSO&I) site to begin the BOG phase. Once integrated, IA Sailors are fully functioning members of the mission and take orders directly from their local Chain of Command.

• The BOG phase begins with departure from the final I-Stop for the RSO&I site.
• The purpose of the BOG phase is to perform the mission designated by the Combatant Commander.
• The BOG phase ends when the IA Sailor departs theater for their first returning I-Stop (typically the Warrior Transition Program (WTP) or NMPS). 

Know-Before-They-Go Checklists

Coping with Separation
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Tips & Best Practices

• Take advantage of the numerous support networks that exist to support the families of deployed IA Sailors.
• Be aware of the DoD and US Navy services available to support IA Sailors and their dependents.
• Tips for couples and families during Rest and Recurperation (R&R) Leave.

Want to Know More?

• The comprehensive Deployment Readiness Guide.
• "Plan My Delpoyment: Deployment" provides comprehensive checklists and resources for IA Sailors and their families.
• Find a host of relevant articles for the family of deployed IA Sailors at Military One Source.
• Chaplain Support
• For families of mobilized Reserve Component Sailors, understand the benefits to which you are entitled.