Posted on May 14, 2021
How soon after the passing of a spouse will the military deploy you?
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My unit is activated oct 21- oct 22. My husband passed away this morning in a terrible wreck. Will I still be forced to deploy? He left me and his 2 year old daughter behind.
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SPC (Join to see) have you called your command chaplain? The chaplains are a good resource to help one navigate through tragedy.
COL Mikel J. BurroughsSFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSLSMSgt Minister Gerald A. “Doc” ThomasLTC Stephen F.SGT David A. 'Cowboy' GrothCPT Jack DurishPO1 William "Chip" NagelTSgt Joe C.Maj Marty HoganLTC Stephen C.
COL Mikel J. BurroughsSFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSLSMSgt Minister Gerald A. “Doc” ThomasLTC Stephen F.SGT David A. 'Cowboy' GrothCPT Jack DurishPO1 William "Chip" NagelTSgt Joe C.Maj Marty HoganLTC Stephen C.
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There is a loss of spouse stabilization that the Army has. I believe it is one year. I don't have the reference but I do know the Army has it. You'll have to find the reference and submit the stabilization to your branch. Usually it's just a 4187. I would start by looking at MILPER messages on HRC. I think it was released in the last 2-3 years. You could also try looking on the HRC website, there may be a web page dedicated to it as well.
Although, the easiest thing will be to just have a talk with your Commander about being on the Rear Deployment team.
Although, the easiest thing will be to just have a talk with your Commander about being on the Rear Deployment team.
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For me the family care plan is now an issue that would prevent her from deploying.
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CPT (Join to see) it is, but the Army's response to FCP is to separate them. I think at some point the Army realized it's unrealistic to ask people to get a family care plan in place while you're dealing with the passing of a spouse
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Start talking to your command now. Do you have legal custody? Did you adopt this child or are you in process? All that will probably impact the situation.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your brothers and sisters hered are praying for you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your brothers and sisters hered are praying for you.
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