Family Readiness Deployment Concerns

PERSONAL CONCERNS

• Let family and friends know deployed mailing address.
• Know who to contact in an emergency.
• Discuss special occasions.
• Decide most economical means of communication.
• Renew driver licenses.
• Check ID cards: condition and expiration date.
• In cases of pregnancy, discuss transportation and child care options.
• FINANCIAL CONCERNS
• Dependent and split pay allotments.
• Discuss bill payments.
• Prepare budget.
• Discuss filing taxes.
• Discuss direct deposit accounts.
• How will you handle financial emergencies?

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

• Discuss location of documents.
• Marriage and birth certificates.
• Insurance policies.
• Tax returns.
• Shot records.
• Social Security cards.
• Automobile title/loan papers.
• Passports.

HOUSING CONCERNS

• Off-base residents: WHO, WHERE, WHEN, and AMOUNT to pay rent.
• How to buy yen and HOW MUCH yen to buy.
• Where to pay phone and utility bills.
• Where the lease and rental agreement is located.
• The housing agency name, number, and location.
• Emergency maintenance phone numbers.
• Know who to contact for appliance repairs.
• Ensure arrangements are made for move on base.
• On-base residents: Notify KAB housing for maintenance work.
• Know where self-help is located.
• Know how to change the filters.
• Know where fuse box is located.
• Know to contact PMO if locked out of quarters.
• Keep security, ambulance, and fire department numbers handy.

AUTOMOBILE

• During absence, ensure that your spouse is financially prepared to pay: JCI (Japanese Compulsory Insurance) American Insurance Japanese Road Tax (mandatory) due April-May.
• Location of title, insurance, and inspection papers.
• Auto maintenance: Current base sticker. Check oil, brake fluid, water in radiator, and battery. Change worn tires or add air.
• EXTRA KEYS!!!

LEGAL AFFAIRS

• Update will.
• Establish Power of Attorney.
• Know location of all legal documents.
• Ensure papers are in safe, dry place.
• Prepare a Family Care Plan.

Family Readiness Officer 
SSgt Delia Gardner
DSN: 623-3129
OKINAWA CELL: 080-8367-1856

EMAIL: delia.gardner@usmc.mil