📦 Deployment Readiness FAQ

Deployment typically unfolds in five emotional and logistical stages for both service members and families:

1. Pre-Deployment – Planning, briefings, and emotional preparation
2. Deployment – Adjustment period as routines change
3. Sustainment – Settling into new rhythms, building resilience
4. Redeployment – Preparing for return, anticipation builds
5. Post-Deployment/Reintegration – Reconnecting and reestablishing roles

💡 Understanding these stages can help you and your family prepare, cope, and thrive throughout the deployment cycle.

You’re not alone—and we’re here to help. A great first step is attending our Pre-Deployment Briefing. You’ll learn what to expect, how to prepare emotionally and logistically, and what resources are available to support your family during the deployment cycle.
📅 Visit JBCMFR.com/workshops to find and register for the next session.

Whether you’re the one deploying or supporting someone who is, here are the basics to cover:

• Attend a Pre-Deployment Briefing
• Ensure your Family Care Plan is up to date (if applicable)
• Set up Power of Attorney, wills, and other legal docs
• Enroll in the Readiness Program distribution list
• Review financial, housing, and pet care arrangements
  Reach out anytime—we’ll walk you through it all!

Absolutely. Even if you don’t have dependents, you’ll want to prepare just the same. We recommend:

• Attending a Pre-Deployment Briefing
• Setting up a Power of Attorney
• Notifying your landlord/employer (if applicable)
• Ensuring a point of contact is listed for emergencies
  We’ll help you get organized and deployment-ready.

Yes! We understand that pets are family too. We can connect you with resources for temporary pet care assistance, foster options, and budgeting tips for boarding or vet services during deployment.
Call us at (843) 963-8883 and let us help you create a personalized care plan.

We’ll walk you through what to expect during the deployment, discuss available resources, answer questions, and help you build a support plan for your family. You’ll also receive helpful materials for communication, emergency planning, and more.

Visit JBCMFR.com/workshops to browse available dates and times. Click on a session that works for your schedule and register directly from the event listing.

Yes—and we highly encourage it! These briefings are designed to support both the service member and their loved ones through every phase of the deployment cycle.

Yes! Communication depends on your location and mission, but most deployed service members have access to email, morale phones, and sometimes video calls. We also offer letter writing kits, and our office shares info about tools like Military OneSource’s free calling card program and USO connectivity support.

Yes! We partner with Child & Youth Behavioral (CYB) counselors who offer support tailored for kids. We also share family-friendly events and activities to help children feel connected and supported during separations.

No. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), you are protected from eviction during active deployment (under certain conditions). This law also provides protections for lease terminations, interest rates, and more.
📞 Contact us or your Base Legal Office for assistance reviewing your lease and ensuring your rights are protected.

Call us immediately at (843) 963-8883. We’ll connect you with the right support—whether it’s financial help, counseling, or coordination with command leadership. You’re not alone.

• Join our distribution list
• Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
• Visit our Events page often for upcoming workshops and socials

Everyone is welcome. Spouses, parents, partners, friends—anyone who wants to stay informed and involved can join.

At JBCMFR.com/workshops, find the event titled “Is your loved one deployed?” and register using the “RSVP” link. That automatically adds you to our info distribution list.

Reintegration can be joyful—but also challenging. Everyone adjusts differently. Your spouse may need time to decompress, and routines at home may need to shift again.
💬 Open communication, patience, and realistic expectations are key.
We strongly recommend attending a Reintegration Briefing, which covers emotional health, family dynamics, and reconnecting after time apart.
📅 Visit JBCMFR.com/workshops to find upcoming Reintegration sessions.

Reintegration is the period when a service member returns from deployment and adjusts back to home and family life. These briefings help ease the transition, reduce misunderstandings, and promote healthy reconnections.

Absolutely. Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) provide free, confidential counseling to help you cope with stress, loneliness, and other emotional challenges related to deployment. No records are kept, and no referral is needed.