Agenda

•Battalion Commander –Mission Overview

•CSM Briefing

•Rear Detachment Commander

•Soldier and Family Support Center Capabilities

•You are not alone

•Your Feelings are normal-good and bad

•Talk to your spouse before they deploy

•It takes strength and courage to ask for help

First thing that is Important…

Battalion Commander

Operational Security

Please remember that this briefing is FOUO ( for official use only).

This Brief is for your use; it is not intended for general public knowledge, but it is what you need to know and have the right to know.

Official Word

Keep in mind that the Rear Detachment and your FRG Leader are the “Official Word”. Don’t buy into rumors and don’t believe it unless it comes from the Rear Detachment, your FRG leader or an Official Army Agency and don’t spread it.

Our Mission

Work ourselves out of a job!

HHC BCT- Facilitate Command and Control of the BCT and partner with the Provincial Leaders and the Iraqi Army Division

4-1 BSTB- Provide Critical Enabler Support to the Brigade- Control maneuver space, serve as a land owning battalion- Advise and assist the Tikrit Qada (IP (at different levels)), government, econ, etc.) - Advise and assist the Iraqi Army and subordinate battalions- Facilitate governance, economic and security capabilities for Tikrit

-ENDSTATE-Effective Rule of Law and Self-Governance emerging-Foundation for economic and social growth built and growing-Insurgents in the TIKRIT Qada are defeated or not effective-Population has growing trust and confidence in Iraqi security and -governance institutions

Our Mission

• Advise and Assist the Iraqi Army that is responsible for providing security for the Tikrit area of operations. • Advise and Assist the Iraqi Police forces in the Tikrit Area of Operations• Establish a small liaison force at the Joint Coordination Center in Tikrit, Iraq (Birthday Palace). • Provide communication support to the BDE.• Conduct unmanned aerial reconnaissance at the BDE and BN level. • Provide SIGINT and HUMINT for the BDE• Meet regularly with local leaders to discuss security concerns, quality of life, infrastructure, and other issues.• Meet with local citizens to determine their infrastructure needs to help determine what projects to fund or request.• Work with the local government to fund projects in the Tikrit Area of Operations.

Last Goodbye Point

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-KUWAITI AIRPORT

-CAMP BUEHRING

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Mandatory Training

Mandatory Training at Camp Buehring

ANTI-FRATRICIDEC-IED LEVEL I AWARENESSTEST FIRE / CONFIRM ZEROCREW FAMILIARIZATIONHMMWV EGRESSAVIATION ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING MRAP EGRESSMRAP OPNET / MAINTAINER NET

Other Mandatory Training

Iron Claw AcademyEOKA refresher training SIGINT TrainingUAV Training Raven Training PPO, Pay Agent, FOO Training

Map of Province

MAP OF FOB

REST AND RELAXATION LEAVE(R & R LEAVE)

•ALL R & R LEAVE WILL BE HANDLED, SCHEDULED AND APPROVED BY THE FORWARD COMMANDERS

•THIS IS CHARGEABLE LEAVE

•SOLDIERS WILL HAVE TWO (2) WEEKS ONCE THEY LAND IN THEIR FIRST CONUS LOCATION

•SOLDIERS CAN GO TO OCONUS LOCATIONS AS WELL

•LEAVE USUALLY OCCURS BETWEEN THE 3RD AND 9TH MONTH OF DEPLOYMENT

Calendar for next 3 months

Keys to Success

1. This is a SCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT with a real mission

2. Don’t listen to, believe, or spread rumors

3. Actively participate in the Family Readiness Group

4. Sign up for the Virtual FRG

Two Ways to stay in Touch

Virtual FRG

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Battalion CSM

Soldier Preparations

There are several key tasks all soldiers must complete before Deployment

ALL SOLDIERS!

•MAKE PROVISIONS FOR FAMILY MEMBER TO PAY BILLS

•ENSURE FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE A SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY!–One for Housing, One for the Bank…determine what each agency needs and use JAG to help you execute this– Talk to your bank, and any other financial institutions and see if they need a special POA!

•ENSURE NEXT OF KIN ROSTER IS 100% ACCURATE WITHIN YOUR Company

• Last Will and Testament are Finalized and Family Members Know the location of them.

Soldier/Family Preparation

Married Soldiers

•MAKE PROVISIONS FOR FAMILY MEMBER TO PAY BILLS

•IDENTIFY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO NEED LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE

•IDENTIFY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO DO NOT DRIVE

•ENSURE SPOUSE HAS A SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY!–One for Housing, One for the Bank…determine what each agency needs and use JAG to help you execute this

•Have Spouse / Family fill out Family SRP Sheet (Comfort Person, etc.)

Family Readiness prior to Deployment

Prior to DeploymentDo you know where the important papers are?

-Wills -Emergency Data-SGLI -Powers of Attorney-Medical Records -Tax Records-Banking Info -Employment History-Important Phone Numbers-Vehicle Maintenance Records

Do you have an extra set of keys to your Home and Car?Do you know how to pay the bills and when they are due? - Review your budget and spending habits. Is your vehicle in good working order and registered (on/off post)?Is your ID Card current (yours/children (if applicable))?If you have Weapons, are they registered?Is someone locally (other than self) designated in writing and notarized to care for minors if something happens to you while soldier is deployed?

Battalion Rear-D Chaplain

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S.P.I.R.I.TSpouses Preserving Important

Relationships In Transition

Deployment Entitlements

•BAS and Separate Rations •Family Separation Allowance (FSA-T)

–Paid when soldiers are involuntarily separated from their legal dependents for more than 30 days. The entitlement is $250 per month. If soldiers acquire after TCS orders are also entitled to this.

•Incidental portion of the per Diem Rate–$3.50 per day. Will receive this on the final travel voucher

•Hostile Fire Pay–Payable in the full amount of $225, without proration or reduction, for each month, during any part of which a Soldier qualifies. Entitlements will start upon the arrival and terminate upon departure.

•Hardship Duty pay (AKA Save Pay)–Supersedes foreign duty pay. From $50 to $150 a month payable to all soldiers. Prorated on a 30 day basis. Entitlements will start upon arrival and terminate upon departure

•Combat zone Income Tax Exclusion

Eagle Cash Card

Eagle Cash is a stored value card that replaces dollar bills and coins with secure and convenient “electronic currency”. An encrypted microchip keeps track of the available balance on the card automatically, accurately and securely. Cardholders can add funds to the card at the Finance Office, or at self-service Kiosks (where available).

As of April 1, 2009 , all U.S. Army Personnel are required to obtain an Eagle Cash Stored Value Card (SVC) and are highly encouraged to use it.

Serving All Military Families Worldwide

American Red Cross; FT Riley, KS. Phone #785 239 1837 (Jimmy Finch)

Welcome

The Red Cross is a “humananitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter and Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement,(that) will provide relief to victims of disasters and help prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

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Serving Military Families Worldwide

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Emergency Communication

•Rapid communications – deaths, serious illnesses, childcare, breakdowns, births, health & welfare reports, and other family issues, of Immediate Family Members

•Support Military, Active and Retired, DOD Civilians, Military Contractors, & their family members

•International Tracing Services

Serving Military Families Worldwide

Red Cross Location

•Located at Bldg 7264 Normandy Dr.

Ft Riley, KS.

•Hours of Operation

•0800 – 1630 Monday thru Friday; except American Holidays

•Phone Numbers

•24 hour number - on post (239 1887/1837)

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Serving Military Families Worldwide

Important

Make sure your family stateside has the following information:

Full Name

Rank/Grade

Social Security Number

Military/unit address

Extra information – Unit or home phone number

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Note: Stateside families can contact the local red cross to request emergency communications by logging on to www.redcross.org

Serving Military Families Worldwide

JAG

Battalion Rear Detachment

Mail

This is the format for the temporary mailing address. Once we establish the address, it will be published on the unit web sites.

Mailing Address:

Soldiers Name

Unit #

APO AE

EMERGENCIES

Emergencies can happen at home… BE PREPARED!Keep a list of emergency numbers by the phoneWater Shut Off / Gas Shut Off / Power-Breaker BoxStay calm and evaluate the situation…Try not to over reactPICERNE 717-2200

Coordinate with your local Picerne Contractor to plan for any issues or problems

If the service member has an emergency during the deployment,you may be notified by:

FRG Chain of Concern / Chain of Command, Chaplain If you receive notification of an emergency from someone else, verify it with one of the above immediately

Army Community ServiceBuilding 7264

Normandy Drive

•Available for FRG meetings•Resource Library •Handout information for meetings•Deployment preparation•Advice and counsel•Training arrangements

Military & Family Life Consultants

No Records Kept – ConfidentialAvailable to Soldiers, Spouses, and their childrenNo appointments required/Walk-ins welcomeCoaching and brief problem solvingEmotional/Mood Issues-Organizational problemsStress and Anger Management IssuesFamily and Marital Issues

For More Information CallArmy Community Service – 785-239-9435

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