Pre-Deployment Checklist for Military Families
General
- Attend mobilization meetings and take notes
- Know the exact name of unit
- Know the names and ranks of chain of command
- Have a copy of your service member's orders
- Know service member's travel itinerary
- Know service member's full name, social security number, and complete military address
- Have emergency plans in place
Your Finances
- Plan ahead
- Discuss what and when bills are due, where receipts are kept, etc.
- Have enough saved
- Create family budget
Around the House
- Extra set of car keys
- List of repair persons to call
- Location of utility (water/electricity/gas) shut off valves
- Know your neighbors
Family Matters