Pre Deployment Separation Brief
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This document provides information and recommendations to military service members and their families about dealing with the challenges of pre-deployment separation. It discusses common emotional experiences during different stages of the deployment cycle, such as anxiety before leaving, establishing new routines during deployment, and readjusting after returning. The document emphasizes the importance of open communication, managing expectations, and seeking support to help family members cope with deployment.
Pre Deployment Separation Brief
- 1. Pre-Deployment Separation Briefing CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews TF-Ram Chaplain www.chaplainandrews.com
- 2. Purpose Highlight common problems that occur as a result of separation and address recommendations to resolve these problems before and when they occur.
- 3. Expectations
- 4. Single Soldier You experience the same emotions and relationship stresses of deployment. Deployments can be just as demanding for the single military member. You have an additional burden of finding a reliable individual to handle your personal affairs during your absence.
- 5. Separation Reality Separation is a process Anxiety is normal Change Will Occur
- 6. Understanding Yourself Focused on the mission Develop lasting friendships Experience varying levels of stress Feel concerned and disconnected from your family During the deployment you will be:
- 7. Understanding Yourself Upon Returning Home, You May: Find your whole family routine is changed Be stand-offish from those you care about Not want to talk about your deployment Anxious about intimacy Feel hurt when your children are afraid of you
- 8. Understanding Your Spouse During deployment, your spouse may have: Experienced changes Felt stressed or overwhelmed Assumed added responsibilities Experienced a temporary relocation Become involved in different activities and friends
- 9. The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: A Military Family Perspective Adapted from Article Published in the Apr-Jun 2001 edition of U.S. Army Medical Department Journal. Time Adjusted from Six Month Model to 15 Month Model
- 10. Pre-Deployment Anticipation of loss Denial Train-up/long hours away Getting affairs in order Mental/physical distance Arguments Time frame: months prior
- 11. Deployment Mixed emotions/relief Disoriented/overwhelmed Numb, sad, alone Sleep difficulty Security issues Time frame: first month
- 12. Sustainment New routines established New sources of support Feel more in control Independence Confidence ("I can do this") Time frame: months 2 thru 12
- 13. Re-Deployment Time frame: months 12 thru 15 Anticipation Excitement Apprehension Burst of energy/"nesting" Difficulty making decisions
- 14. Post-Deployment Time frame: 3 to 6 months after Honeymoon period Loss of independence Need for "own" space Renegotiating routines Reintegrating into family
- 15. Deployment Cycle Deployment Pre-deployment Sustainment Redeployment Post-Deployment
- 17. Two Key Statements for Separation Plan Ahead Communicate Expectations
- 18. Obstacles To Success Alcohol Criticisms Avoid the “Who Had It Worse” Game Unresolved Issues Unrealistic Expectations
- 19. How both of you feel, What you worry about, How to handle emergencies Repair problems What you think needs to be done around the house Discuss with your spouse the deployment Discuss these things BEFORE you depart on a deployment.
- 20. Develop a Communication Plan Letters Internet E-mail Phone American Red Cross
- 21. Separating from your Spouse Be honest. Talk about your anxieties. Anticipate Mood swings Understand that No amount of planning or talking prepares you for the moment of departure.
- 22. Children Anticipate the problems and discuss them with the entire family. Focus on successes; limit criticism Take personal time with each child Talk to your children before the deployment begins. Plan for Communicating Help Children to plan for the departure
- 23. Online Resource with Parent/Child Video Parents Video http://www.sesameworkshop.org/tlc/ Helping Children Cope With Deployment
- 24. You can get help and support! For the Spouse Other family members Friends FRG Rear Detactment Chaplains Church community Counseling services
- 25. For the Soldier Battle Buddy Other soldiers Friends Other family members Chaplains Chain of command Counseling Services You can get help and support!
- 26. Military One Source www.militaryonesource.com My Army Life Too http://www.myarmylifetoo.com Army vFRG https://www.armyfrg.org Online Resources
- 27. References The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: A Military Family Perspective: U.S. Army Medical Department Journal. Apr-Jun 2001by LTC Simon H. Pincus, USA, MC, COL Robert House, USAR, MC, LTC (P) Joseph Christenson, USA, MC, and CAPT Lawrence E. Adler, MC, USNR-R One Day Redeployment Marriage Workshop. CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews, 1-101 AVN. 2006. Strengthening Marriages. 501st Special Troops Battalion,101st Airborne Division. CH(MAJ) Matthew Wysocki. Improving Communication. PowerPoint Presentation. Anger Management: A Solution Focused Approach. PowerPoint Presentation. Strong Bonds: For the 101st Airborne Division and their loved ones. Copyright © PREP Educational Products, Inc. 2007. PREP: The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program. Copyright © PREP Educational Products, Inc. 1997 Chaplain’s Mid-Tour Brief. CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews, 1-101 AVN. 2006. Battlemind Training--Preparing for War: What Soldiers Should Know and Do. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. 2008. Staying in Touch With Your Military Spouse. By Sheri & Bob Stritof. http://marriage.about.com/od/militarymarriages/qt/milstayintouch.htm USAA Deployment Guide. The USAA Educational Foundation. 2005. Pictures from www.defenselink.mil/photos/, www.mnf-iraq.com,, www.minnesotanationalguard.org/, picasaweb.google.com
- 28. Pre-Deployment Separation Briefing CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews TF-Ram Chaplain www.chaplainandrews.com