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Virtual Mobilization and Deployment Brief

Getting prepared for deployment is a very busy and stressful time for Families. Often, getting to the unit for the mobilization briefing adds to the stress. The Army Reserve Family Programs office is now offering Family Mobilization Briefings via teleconference. Now, your Family can choose the date that works best for you.

You will get information on what to expect during the deployment, how to get your military I.D. card, military and community resources available, finances and much, much more.

Navigate through this virtual MOB and deployment briefing to gain information on ID cards, medical & dental, American Red Cross, benefits & entitlements, and more.

Join a live MOB and Deployment Telebrief via a Toll Free call. View the upcoming schedule.

Table of Contents

	Army Reserve Family Programs (ARFP) Our mission and vision statements reflect our commitment to the Army Reserve community.
	What to Expect Learn about the Emotional Cycle of Deployment.
	Military ID Cards and DEERS Sponsors are automatically registered in DEERS, but they must take action to register their family members.
	Medical When the Reserve Component sponsor is on orders for more than 30 consecutive days, his/her family's medical needs are covered under several TRICARE options.
	Dental The TRICARE Dental Plan (TDP) is administered by United Concordia.
	Military Pay, Benefits and Entitlements Entitlements depend on the Servicemember's rank, length in service, duty location, dependant status, availability of government quarters and rations and duty status..
	Legal Matters Advance planning will help avoid many legal problems upon mobilization or deployment.
	SCRA, ESGR and USERRA Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, Employer Support of Guard and Reserve and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
	Public Affairs Top 10 "Do's" and "Don't" when dealing with the press.
	American Red Cross, Military OneSource, and Army Emergency Relief Through these agencies, you can find help to cope with life’s little and not so little issues.
	Casualty Assistance Office Though hard to discuss, you need to be aware of how you would be notified if something happens to your Soldier.
	Family Readiness In the equation SR + FR = MR; Soldier Readiness (SR) together with Family Readiness (FR) are equally important and vital to Mission Readiness (MR).
	Child & Youth Services The AR CYS team is here to establish and implement programs that address the Army Reserve's child care, youth development, and school transition needs.
	Virtual MOB and Deployment Brief Completion Survey Survey to be taken after completion of the Virtual MOB Brief.