In addition to the list below, it is recommended that you view the following website for a COMPLETE Pre-Deployment
Checklist:
--Update or create your wills at the Legal office on base
--Obtain a POA--Power of Attorney--DO NOT rely on a general power of attorney. It will NOT always get you what
you need. Make sure you inquiry about Specific Power of Attorney's such as Vehicle, LES, Financial Instituion, etc.
--Obtain a copy of your spouse's TDY orders. With them, you can obtain free services on base such as an oil change!
--Update DD form 93--Emergency Data Card. Your spouse can see MPF or his/her squadron's First Shirt for this.
--Make sure you know where all of your family's important documents are located such as birth/marriage certificates,
wills, POA's, SGLI and other life insurance policies, and vehicle and lease/mortgage documents.
--If you plan on leaving the Tri-Care region for 30+ days, TRANSFER regions. Otherwise, you and your family will
NOT be covered.
--Be careful who you inform about your spouses' deployment. This is for general safety, and we want you to
feel safe and secure.
IDEAS FOR THE CHILDREN:
--Record favorite bedtime stories or songs before the military member deploys so mommy or daddy can still be at their
side.
--Make a mommy/daddy box. For every day/week that the member is away, the child can pull out an item that is special
or reminds him/her of their parent.
