If you have not received a decision on your extension request within two 2 business days, please contact extensions apus. When you submit the online form, including a brief reason for your request, you will be asked to complete the process by uploading your two supporting documents:.
All documentation needs to be submitted at the same time to prevent any system errors or delays in processing your request. If you receive a system error when you submit your form and are not sure it went through, please contact us at extensions apus. The de facto hint is when your commander wines and dines you. The commander will eat with their troops, show them a good time, and make troops know that the commander is on their side.
Remember, you like the commander and would never burn down their office in a fit of rage. Even if your deployment is extended. The Bataan D-mnit Carl! Everyone hates "Carl.
These guys are just here to entertain you guys! No ulterior motives from The Pentagon at all! If you have young children, Sesame Street for Military Families offers a variety of resources including videos, downloadable information and activity sheets, and more. Check out their Deployment tips and products. For older children, you might try the Military Kids Connect website. It offers engaging tools and games to help kids understand and prepare for military life.
It also provides a safe online space for kids to connect with other military kids. In addition, the website offers resources for parents and teachers. Learn more about getting the most from Military Kids Connect. Avoid financial mishaps or stress by taking advantage of this benefit as soon as possible. Then notify your creditors. If your service member is part of the National Guard or reserves, let their employer know about the extension.
For more financial information and assistance, contact your installation personal financial management services office. Emergency help is available through relief organizations for each branch of the military. These organizations provide support for service members and their families with low-interest loans, grants and donations.
They can also help with transportation, childcare, food, rent, utilities and unforeseen family emergencies. Learn more about military relief organizations and emergency financial help. Once you and your family have had time to plan for the extension, you can shift your focus back to thinking about your reunion. Step back from the checklists for a while and spend some quality time with your family and loved ones.
Take photos, plan an outing, have a family dinner or think of other fun activities to do together before deployment. Service members will receive a checklist of tasks from their unit, including a required pre-deployment health assessment. Complete the items applicable to you and review this information with your family and loved ones. One great way to prepare is to submit a Federal Post Card Application each year, or whenever you move.
The FPCA serves as both your voter registration, and a request for an absentee ballot. Learn more about military voting. Family members must be enrolled in both to receive benefits during deployment. Review your health care coverage with your family and check that all information is updated. If you have children or dependents, set up a family care plan to ensure that they will be taken care of during deployment.
Learn more about preparing your family care plan. Be sure that someone is able to take care of any pets prior to deployment. Reach out to family and friends or look into resources for help. Prepare your home for any maintenance needed during deployment. Use this Home Maintenance Checklist for more suggestions. Decide who will receive your mail and whether they have the right to open it. Then contact U. Postal Service with the updated information. Decide what to do with your vehicles during deployment.
Consider options like storage facilities or friends and family. If anyone will be using your vehicle, talk to them about upcoming maintenance needs and fill out this Vehicle Maintenance Guide for them to reference during your deployment. Ask your unit or organization if they have a family OPSEC brief or specific critical information that you should protect.
Review and update contact information and important documents. Store all documents in one location and keep several copies for you and your loved ones.
Contact your installation legal services office for more information about drafting and updating legal documents. Make sure to work with legal services to designate a power of attorney and create your wills. Then review these documents with family and loved ones before deployment. Learn more about legal matters: steps to take before deployment , and contact your installation legal services office for information and assistance.
Designate a power of attorney — a loved one or a few to act on your behalf in legal and financial matters during deployment. Power of attorney can be given to more than one person and can be limited to specific actions.
Assistance is provided at your installation to help draft and update legal documents, and it may be free. Read more about legal planning. Discuss how you and your loved ones will get in contact in case of an emergency. Make sure all important Emergency Contact Information is up-to-date and that family members are pre-authorized for emergency assistance.
Read more about preparing for deployment as a family. In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, your service branch Personnel Accountability and Assessment System provides a tool to support service members, civilians and families.
PAAS enables you to let the service know you are ok and if you need help. Find your service contact information on this PAAS infographic. If your ID card expires during deployment, make sure you have a plan to update it. Learn more about National Guard and reserve deployment. With a little planning and effort, you can stay fiscally fit during deployment. Set up auto-pay for any recurring bills and consider enrolling in the Savings Deposit Program or setting up a Thrift Savings Plan.
Be sure you have copies of all your financial documents and understand how your finances may change, including special pay you may receive. Check out these Five Financial Steps to Take Before Deployment , and try this free personal finance tool from the Office of Financial Readiness to help you manage your money successfully.
Reach out to extended family and loved ones to let them know about your upcoming deployment. Also remember to keep your mission information secure and not posted online or via social media. Read more about preparing as a family and helping children prepare for deployment. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression, combat stress or other mental health issues during reintegration, help is available from a variety of mental health resources.
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