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1. Welcome to the 2/9 Pre-Deployment Family Readiness Brief! Notes ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Notes ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Agenda Opening Remarks Family Readiness Marine Corps Family Team Building Administrative: Legal, Pay Entitlements, Leave Postal Services OPSEC Remain Behind Element (RBE) Casualty Procedures Chaplain CO/ SgtMaj Questions Notes ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Notes ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Family Readiness And The Role Of Our Family Readiness Team (FRT) We�d like every family member in 2/9 to feel a sense of connection to the battalion as well as be informed, and to be able to access the resources available Family Readiness Contact: Email: andrea.frye@usmc.mil Phone: 910-450-9547 (office) or 910-382-5720 (blackberry) Notes ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Notes ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Our Family Readiness Unit and Family Readiness Is your Family Readiness updated in MOL? Resource and Referrals Are you familiar with Resiliency Education Aboard Camp Lejeune? Family Support and Morale Does the FRO have updated email addresses and mailing addresses for official messages, to make moral calls, and to receive a monthly Battalion Newsletter? Monthly Command Events

6. How can the Family Readiness Program help me? The Family Readiness Program assists the families of Marines and Sailors in several ways: 1.�Family Readiness- The Family Readiness Program�s number one mission is to enhance family readiness for the deployment, and does so by creating programs, readiness packets, and social events designed to make the separation caused by deployment a little easier to bear. 2.�Keeping you informed-�While the units are deployed and home, the Family Readiness Program is the means by which families receive all official messages from the command. The ways of communication are: Quarterly Newsletter MOL Communication Tool Website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmardiv/6thmarreg/2-9/Pages/HomeDefault.aspx Facebook (underdevelopment) 800-230-8762 (press 2 then 5) Email Distribution list � Need your Marine or Sailor to give us your address

7. How can the Family Readiness Program help me? 3.� Providing the voice of experience- Volunteers know the ins and outs of military living, and possess the knowledge to help other families through the difficult deployment 4.� Information Referral Services- Looking for a way to get involved with other spouses with children or similar interests?� Your designated Family Readiness Volunteer will gladly refer you to the endless resources that are made available to military families. 5.� A support system- Remember, you are not alone as military families, we are part of a unique community and in a profound way - we are a family unto ourselves.� Any problem you may be facing has no doubt been met and overcome by another family member and the Family Readiness Program provides the means for their experience to benefit you.

8. Important Events While deployed the following events will be offered: Monthly Potlucks every 3rd Sunday of the Month Oct 16th Welcome Potluck Oct 19th Resource Fair December 15th Kids-N-Deployment December 17th Holiday Party February �2/9 Red Carpet Affair� Monthly Coffees Monthly Play Dates Plenty of volunteer opportunities with different committees (Babies, Books, Recipes, etc.)

9. Deployment Guide & Checklist In front of you have a pre-deployment packet. This should include a Singles Deployment guide, Checklist, and OneSource card. Deployment Guide - The majority of what I am covering in this guide will be discussed in this brief. Please use this guide as a reference and read to prepare for your deployment. This pre-deployment guide is not just for pre-deployment, it is for general readiness. Checklist - As you think about getting ready for your deployment, there are things that you must ensure are taken care of during your deployment. How many of you have received a checklist of items that you need to prepare to take with you on the deployment? As you prepare for your deployment on the military side, there are things that you will need to take care of on your personal side as well. How many of you have at least one bill that you have to pay; a vehicle that you have to take care of? Who takes care of these items now? How will they be taken care of while you are gone? When you do something over and over, it becomes routine. However, things are constantly changing. This deployment checklist is a helpful tool to make sure you have taken care of all personal items that need to still take care of during the deployment. Military OneSource � How many of you have used Military OneSource? It is a great resource for you. You can access it over the internet or via the phone 24 hours a day. If you need information about any topic: Free online tax preparation, stress management, local resources, or any other topic, use OneSource to research the topic and provide you the information that you are looking for at no expense. Military OneSource can also provide face to face counseling services with an off base provider at no charge to the Marine. For more information call OneSource. In front of you have a pre-deployment packet. This should include a Singles Deployment guide, Checklist, and OneSource card. Deployment Guide - The majority of what I am covering in this guide will be discussed in this brief. Please use this guide as a reference and read to prepare for your deployment. This pre-deployment guide is not just for pre-deployment, it is for general readiness. Checklist - As you think about getting ready for your deployment, there are things that you must ensure are taken care of during your deployment. How many of you have received a checklist of items that you need to prepare to take with you on the deployment? As you prepare for your deployment on the military side, there are things that you will need to take care of on your personal side as well. How many of you have at least one bill that you have to pay; a vehicle that you have to take care of? Who takes care of these items now? How will they be taken care of while you are gone? When you do something over and over, it becomes routine. However, things are constantly changing. This deployment checklist is a helpful tool to make sure you have taken care of all personal items that need to still take care of during the deployment. Military OneSource � How many of you have used Military OneSource? It is a great resource for you. You can access it over the internet or via the phone 24 hours a day. If you need information about any topic: Free online tax preparation, stress management, local resources, or any other topic, use OneSource to research the topic and provide you the information that you are looking for at no expense. Military OneSource can also provide face to face counseling services with an off base provider at no charge to the Marine. For more information call OneSource.

17. Legal Services Pre-deployment Services - Bldg 66: M/ W/ F 10:00 - Base Theater Tues 1300 Will Executions: - M/W/F 0830 & 1300 Walk Ins: - Tuesday/Thursday 0700 - 1000 Appointments: - Follow ups - E-9 / 04 and above by appointment

18. Legal Assistance Services Available Preparation of Wills/POA Notary Services Step-Parent Adoptions Separation Agreements, Divorce, Annulments Non-Support Claims Immigration/Naturalization Name Changes Landlord/Tenant Disputes Consumer Issues Debt Collection Issues Service Member Civil Relief Act Federal & State Income Tax Preparation

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20. Deployment Entitlements UNCLASSIFIED

21. Family Separation Allowance $250.00 30 days AFTER deployment, but is retroactive to first day (PRO-RATED) Imminent Danger/Hostile Fire Pay $225.00 1 Day = 30 Days Hardship Duty Pay-Location $100.00 30+ Days, TERMINATES upon permanent departure from area (PRO-RATED) Deployed Per Diem (Daily) $105.00 ($3.50 day x 30 days) Enlisted Rations (BAS) $325.04 Officer Rations (BAS) $223.84 Pay Entitlements

22. Combat Zone Tax Exclusion All of a Marine�s pay is tax-free for Federal (FITW) and state (SITW). Pay is tax free for any month in which a Marine enters a designated combat zone. Member entitled to CZTE for the entire month even if he is in the area for only one day only. 1 Day in CZ = 30 Days CZTE � All Pay is Tax-Free except those senior Officers whose pay is great than the SgtMaj of Marine Corps.CZTE � All Pay is Tax-Free except those senior Officers whose pay is great than the SgtMaj of Marine Corps.

23. A local advance on your pay that will be deducted in the future. (Emergency use when Service Member is unable to utilize normal accounts). Amounts can be up to $350.00 per month. Beware: these funds are deducted from your account; if you don�t tell your spouse, his expected payday will be altered. LOCAL ADVANCE PAYMENT TO SERVICE MEMBER WHEN THEY ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS ACCOUNT LOCAL ADVANCE PAYMENT TO SERVICE MEMBER WHEN THEY ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS ACCOUNT

24. Combat Leave earned in a Combat Zone Combat Leave Days will be deducted from your Leave Balance First and will Non-Taxable Once Combat Leave runs out, your regular annual leave is used at the normal Tax Rate.

25. Know how to read your Marine/Sailor LES & have access to it IOT monitor the pay. MyPay (https://dfas.mil). If your Marine/Sailor has a problem with his pay, notify the FRO or RBE SNCOIC who will notify the Command via S-1 to work with the Marine / Sailor to correct the problem.

26. Ensure your husbands RED and SGLI information is up to date, this includes PNOK and SNOK. Dates for Admin Audits: PDSS 9 Sep OEF ADVON 19 Sep Primary Staff 8 Nov MB OEF 9-10 Nov

27. If you�re going to be eligible for a bonus, do the research now � SRB�s are taxed here, but are tax free in OEF. IOT receive your full amount of the 4 year bonus you have to re-enlist for a full 4 yrs. If you have 10 mos remaining and re-enlist for 3 yrs & 2 mos to have a total of 4 yrs you are only going to get 3yrs and 2mos of the bonus.

28. Mail

38. Operational Security Do not discuss dates, times, locations, and command operations over any unsecure communications media (unsecure phone, email, Facebook). This includes departure or arrival events to and from Camp Lejeune. Examples of acceptable disclosures: I�m in Camp Leatherneck, and it�s cold and windy here. We flew from Cherry Point to Manas, and now we�re in Afghanistan. Examples of unacceptable disclosures: Our bus departs from Lejeune at 1600, and we are heading to Cherry Point. Tomorrow, our convoy departs from Camp Leatherneck at 0600. UNCLASSIFIED

39. Threats/Vulnerabilities BLUETOOTH The sending of unsolicited messages over Bluetooth. Allows users to discover devices in attempt to steal information without your knowledge. WIRELESS Public access points & sometimes home access points are unprotected. APPS/CAPABILITIES Facebook Twitter Flexispy Flickr Geo-tagging Smart phones manufactured by HTC, Apple, and RIM�s Blackberry are based on the similar Operating Systems (OS) used by computers. When using Facebook, even a �Restricted� profile can be accessed. Free Voluntary Intel: Status Updates Tweets �Check-ins� on Facebook �Geo-tagging� for photos.

40. Remain Behind Element SNCOIC: GySgt Kirk Assist SNCOIC: SSgt Francis 2/9 RBE SNCOIC assumes operational and administrative control of 2/9 rear party, maintains accountability of all personnel, material, training and facilities. 2/9 RBE SNCOIC will assist the Family Readiness Officer with command functions and provide all required support to our deployed Command and their families. 2/9 RBE SNCOIC will assist the Battalion and CACO with the casualty notification and tracking of any Marine WIA or KIA (includes attending funerals as the battalion representative).

42. 1. COC immediately declares River City to prevent unofficial misinformation. COC confirms the facts. Generate Personnel Casualty Report (PCR). 4. Submit PCR to HQMC. 5. HQMC notifies Instructor-Inspector (I-I) CONUS command nearest PNOK and SNOK. 6. I-I/RBE identifies Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO). CACO notifies family, in person whenever possible. Casualty Procedures Primary/Secondary next of kin (NOK) of deceased are notified in-person. (RBE will attend the funeral as battalion representation) - 0500-2400 hrs unless directed otherwise Uniform - Service �Alpha� - Attempt to have a chaplain on notification team Telephonic notification to PNOK of Wounded in Action (WIA) via HQMC Casualty Cell�confirmation of notification provided back to parent unit forward�then RBE notified so FRO/RBE can provide support. Families are provided all known facts concerning the casualty incident. NSI: Marine must specify if notification not necessary; otherwise HQMC Casualty Cell will call PNOK. FRO / RBE will contact the family after official notification has been made (CACO / Casualty Cell) and be available to provide resources, referrals and services as needed by the family. Primary/Secondary next of kin (NOK) of deceased are notified in-person. (RBE will attend the funeral as battalion representation) - 0500-2400 hrs unless directed otherwise Uniform - Service �Alpha� - Attempt to have a chaplain on notification team Telephonic notification to PNOK of Wounded in Action (WIA) via HQMC Casualty Cell�confirmation of notification provided back to parent unit forward�then RBE notified so FRO/RBE can provide support. Families are provided all known facts concerning the casualty incident. NSI: Marine must specify if notification not necessary; otherwise HQMC Casualty Cell will call PNOK. FRO / RBE will contact the family after official notification has been made (CACO / Casualty Cell) and be available to provide resources, referrals and services as needed by the family.

43. Casualty Assistance Calls Officer CACO team: (2) Marines designated by HQMC. (1) Chaplain (dependent upon geographical location of PNOK/SNOK) CACO team: Notify Primary Next of Kin (PNOK) and Secondary Next of Kin (SNOK) first. Multiple CACO teams may be employed for notification to NOK if in various locations simultaneously if possible. Notification hours are 0500-2400 (Local) CACO team will be the only one to notify service member's family (PNOK and SNOK). In case of death or very serious injury/illness, CACO will make a personal visit. In case of serious injury or routine injury/illness, Casualty Cell will make a telephonic notification as required. FRT / RBE will NOT be involved in the notification process until an official CACO Team from HQMC makes notification.

44. Myths and Truths �She�ll be able to pay the funeral expenses as soon as we get her the death gratuity check� Death Gratuity is for immediate living expenses, Military Medical Support Office pays for funeral expenses for active duty deaths. �Look sir, all you have to do is look on the RED, it tells you exactly who the Primary next of kin is.� Primary next of kin is determined utilizing the family structure (Spouse) on the Record of Emergency Data � We don�t need to go into admin, we can change our beneficiaries on MOL.� You can only change death gratuity or pay arrears beneficiaries during an in-person admin audit and not on MOL.

45. CasEvac Procedures(Each individual case may vary)

48. What We Need Updated Telephone Numbers Updated Addresses when a move occurs Contact Family Readiness Officer when planning to go out of town

49. Family Care Plans �The member is responsible for the care of family members during deployments and temporary duty, as at all other times.� Identify a caregiver (short-term / long-term) Who will be caring for your children? Short-term when spouse is injured and husband is deployed�Keep in mind it will take time get your husband home. Long-term; both are deployed at the same time? It happens. Make financial arrangements Who will be managing the finances and paying the bills? POA? Review logistical issues Is your POV operational, safety inspection current through deployment? Plan for contingencies / exigencies Murphy�s Law; What could go wrong, will go wrong and it always seems to happen when your Marine/Sailor deploys.

50. Estate Planning What happens to your property after you die? Someone is going to get your stuff, ensure it goes to who you desire to have it. Help you family avoid the ugliness. Everyone should have an estate plan. Make life easier on your family after your death. The plan is important for other family members. Do you have a Spouse or Children Do you own property; name on deed? A Last Will and Testament is just one part of your estate plan. Do you or your spouse have Living Wills?

51. Chaplain UNCLASSIFIED Making the Right Decision If you are making a major decision regarding finances, house, car, family, marriage, remember the acronym: HALT! H�Hungry or Hormonal A�Angry or Anxious L�Lonely (Homesick) T�Tired (Stressed or Sleep Deprived) Resolving Unfinished Business Family: Marriage Enrichment , SEP 22 at 1900 (Bn Classroom) Wholeness: Counseling and pastoral care for stress injuries Faith: Spiritual support and Involvement in a place of worship

52. Where?

53. Afghanistan

54. Comparison

55. Helmand Province

56. Sig Events (for Marines) What When Exercise Spartan Resolve 7 - 23 Sep *Pre-Deployment Site Survey 11 - 26 Sep *Mojave Viper 1 Oct - 7 Nov *USMC Birthday Ball 13 Nov Pre-deployment Leave (Tentative) - Dog Handlers 16-23 Sep / 10-18 Nov - OEF ADVON 10 � 22/23 Nov - OEF MB 16 - 29 Nov *Deployment: ADVON Post Turkey Day Main Body Early Dec

57. 90 days away and counting� Wills Powers of Attorney Family Care Plans License Renewal Passports ID cards Banking Budget Investments Insurance Policies? Relocation plans? Major expense planning? Catastrophic /unplanned event planning Establishing relationships FRO Resources Spouses Birthday Ball Prep Uniforms / gowns

58. What�s on YOUR mind? Questions