This Briefing is:UNCLASSIFIED

This Briefing is:UNCLASSIFIED

Headquarters 355th WingHeadquarters 355th Wing

Lt Col Roger Brooks355 LRS/CC

Oct 2004

Lt Col Roger Brooks355 LRS/CC

Oct 2004

Sustaining Expeditionary Airmen

355 WG Support BeforeDuring

And Returning From A Combat Zone

BackgroundBackground

355 Wing has deployed several hundred Expeditionary Airmen to CENTCOM’s AOR and combat zones

• Operations include • Traditional expeditionary support at bases outside immediate /

regular hostile fire• Emerging missions where Airmen endure the daily threat or actual

attack from hostile forces• Explosive Ordnance teams working with Joint/Coalition forces

outside the Air Base and along Main Supply Route• Convoy drivers operating with US Army convoys over long

distances• Security Forces personnel manning the Air Base perimeter and

patrolling/convoy support off base• Engineer support on and off Air Bases in support of the CTF/CC

355 Wing has deployed several hundred Expeditionary Airmen to CENTCOM’s AOR and combat zones

• Operations include • Traditional expeditionary support at bases outside immediate /

regular hostile fire• Emerging missions where Airmen endure the daily threat or actual

attack from hostile forces• Explosive Ordnance teams working with Joint/Coalition forces

outside the Air Base and along Main Supply Route• Convoy drivers operating with US Army convoys over long

distances• Security Forces personnel manning the Air Base perimeter and

patrolling/convoy support off base• Engineer support on and off Air Bases in support of the CTF/CC

PurposePurpose

Define 355th Wing initiatives to support Expeditionary Airmen engaged in normal and extended AEF rotations• Pre-deployment actions• Home station support during deployment• Actions prior to, during and after re-deployment

Define 355th Wing initiatives to support Expeditionary Airmen engaged in normal and extended AEF rotations• Pre-deployment actions• Home station support during deployment• Actions prior to, during and after re-deployment

Overview of Support7 Phased Approach

Overview of Support7 Phased Approach

• Phase I: Pre-Deployment Training and Education• Phase II: Deployment• Phase III: Re-Deployment Screening (in-theater)• Phase IV: Re-Deployment Screening (home station)• Phase V: Reception• Phase VI: Sq Cdr Interviews and “Paperwork” • Phase VII: Re-Integration to Home Station Duty

• Phase I: Pre-Deployment Training and Education• Phase II: Deployment• Phase III: Re-Deployment Screening (in-theater)• Phase IV: Re-Deployment Screening (home station)• Phase V: Reception• Phase VI: Sq Cdr Interviews and “Paperwork” • Phase VII: Re-Integration to Home Station Duty

Phase I Pre-Deployment Training/Education

Phase I Pre-Deployment Training/Education

Purpose: Prepare Airmen for deployment• AOR orientation: Special intelligence on threats (such as

IEDs, Anti-coalition threats, etc) • Enhanced AFSC specialty training

• Convoy Ops• IED identification• Cover and concealment• Refresher on Air Base Defense ops (such as SILVER FLAG)

• Enhanced PT: Up to 5 times per week• Final Weapons Training: M-9, M-16 and heavy weapons• Airmen complete pre-deployment checklist

• http://afspp.afms.mil/leadersguide/Docs/15/PreDeployment_ checklist.htm

Purpose: Prepare Airmen for deployment• AOR orientation: Special intelligence on threats (such as

IEDs, Anti-coalition threats, etc) • Enhanced AFSC specialty training

• Convoy Ops• IED identification• Cover and concealment• Refresher on Air Base Defense ops (such as SILVER FLAG)

• Enhanced PT: Up to 5 times per week• Final Weapons Training: M-9, M-16 and heavy weapons• Airmen complete pre-deployment checklist

• http://afspp.afms.mil/leadersguide/Docs/15/PreDeployment_ checklist.htm

Phase I Pre-deployment Training/Education

Phase I Pre-deployment Training/Education

Purpose: Prepare Airmen and Families for deployment• Provide families method to contact deployed Airmen• Provide Combat Stress Reactions Checklist to Airmen,

their families and supervisors• http://afspp.afms.mil/leadersguide/Docs/15/

COMBATSTRESSREACTIONS_checklist.htm• Identify a Squadron Key Spouse, if required• Conduct pre-deployment dinner for Airmen and Families

• Introduce Family Support from base• Provide opportunity for cross-talk between families

• Complete pre-deployment Health Assessment• Identifies immediate medical needs and ensure Airmen qualified • https://mdg.dm.af.mil/PublicHealth/Home1.htm

Purpose: Prepare Airmen and Families for deployment• Provide families method to contact deployed Airmen• Provide Combat Stress Reactions Checklist to Airmen,

their families and supervisors• http://afspp.afms.mil/leadersguide/Docs/15/

COMBATSTRESSREACTIONS_checklist.htm• Identify a Squadron Key Spouse, if required• Conduct pre-deployment dinner for Airmen and Families

• Introduce Family Support from base• Provide opportunity for cross-talk between families

• Complete pre-deployment Health Assessment• Identifies immediate medical needs and ensure Airmen qualified • https://mdg.dm.af.mil/PublicHealth/Home1.htm

Phase II Deployment

Phase II Deployment

Airmen deploy to overseas theater• Airmen receive in-theater support, as required• Home station Sq leadership contacts deployed

leadership, First Sergeant and Sq Commander• Home station leadership maintains routine contact with

Squadron Key Spouse and families• Family Advocacy conducts home visits for new parents

and sponsors community activities• Family Support Center offers wide-variety of home

station activities and support• Chapel offers worship, fellowship and confidential

counseling

Airmen deploy to overseas theater• Airmen receive in-theater support, as required• Home station Sq leadership contacts deployed

leadership, First Sergeant and Sq Commander• Home station leadership maintains routine contact with

Squadron Key Spouse and families• Family Advocacy conducts home visits for new parents

and sponsors community activities• Family Support Center offers wide-variety of home

station activities and support• Chapel offers worship, fellowship and confidential

counseling

Phase III Re-Deployment Screening (In-theater)

Phase III Re-Deployment Screening (In-theater)

Home Station Squadron leadership contacts deployment squadron leadership• Ensures Post-Deployment Health Assessment done

• https://mdg.dm.af.mil/PublicHealth/Home1.htm• Gain insight to any deployed issues impacting Airmen• Ensure Airmen complete Deployment Checklist, if

required • http://afspp.afms.mil/leadersguide/Docs/15/DEPLOYMENT CHALLENGES_checklist.htm

• Ensure Combat Stress Reactions Checklist sent / used at deployed location

• http://afspp.afms.mil/leadersguide/Docs/15/COMBATSTRESSREACTIONS_checklist.htm

Home Station Squadron leadership contacts deployment squadron leadership• Ensures Post-Deployment Health Assessment done

• https://mdg.dm.af.mil/PublicHealth/Home1.htm• Gain insight to any deployed issues impacting Airmen• Ensure Airmen complete Deployment Checklist, if

required • http://afspp.afms.mil/leadersguide/Docs/15/DEPLOYMENT CHALLENGES_checklist.htm

• Ensure Combat Stress Reactions Checklist sent / used at deployed location

• http://afspp.afms.mil/leadersguide/Docs/15/COMBATSTRESSREACTIONS_checklist.htm

Phase IV Re-Deployment Screening (Home Station)

Phase IV Re-Deployment Screening (Home Station)

Home Station Squadron leadership contacts Families • Squadron Commander and leadership reviews spouse,

family and financial issues, as needed• Squadron coordinates with base agencies if support

needed

Home Station Squadron leadership contacts Families • Squadron Commander and leadership reviews spouse,

family and financial issues, as needed• Squadron coordinates with base agencies if support

needed

Phase V Reception

Phase V Reception

Purpose: Welcome Airmen and provide immediate support• Squadron leadership meet Airmen at airport

• Families may or may not be at airport• Airmen transported directly to squadron, if required

• Weapons and equipment turn-in• Immediate face-to-face review…”look into their eyes”• Provide

• Update Commander’s Airmen Risk Evaluation (CARE) Card• Updated Sq leadership roster/contacts• Updated Wingman Cards• Schedule for next few days• Airmen complete Form 29B (26 years of age and younger)

• Base support available, if required• Chaplains, Life Skills and Family Support

• Give Airmen immediate time-off (1-3 days)• Airmen must check-in physically or via phone• Airmen cannot leave local area

Purpose: Welcome Airmen and provide immediate support• Squadron leadership meet Airmen at airport

• Families may or may not be at airport• Airmen transported directly to squadron, if required

• Weapons and equipment turn-in• Immediate face-to-face review…”look into their eyes”• Provide

• Update Commander’s Airmen Risk Evaluation (CARE) Card• Updated Sq leadership roster/contacts• Updated Wingman Cards• Schedule for next few days• Airmen complete Form 29B (26 years of age and younger)

• Base support available, if required• Chaplains, Life Skills and Family Support

• Give Airmen immediate time-off (1-3 days)• Airmen must check-in physically or via phone• Airmen cannot leave local area

Phase VI Sq CC Interview and “Paperwork”

Phase VI Sq CC Interview and “Paperwork”

Purpose: Accomplish more detailed review and complete paperwork• Squadron leadership gets base agencies to come to squadron

• Finance (travel voucher, LES, etc)• MSS/MPF• Medical

• Ensure post-deployment health survey complete• Schedules any follow-up appointments

• Chaplains (confidential counseling for Airmen or couples)• Family Support• Life Skills

• Group and (if needed) individual Critical Incident Stress Management Counseling

• High Risk/High Stress personnel receive services as needed• Suicide Prevention• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAPT)• Anger or Grief Management

• Airmen and supervisor complete post-Deployment Checklist• Sq CC interviews each Airmen• Airmen fill out leave paperwork / Form 29 B for extended leave

Purpose: Accomplish more detailed review and complete paperwork• Squadron leadership gets base agencies to come to squadron

• Finance (travel voucher, LES, etc)• MSS/MPF• Medical

• Ensure post-deployment health survey complete• Schedules any follow-up appointments

• Chaplains (confidential counseling for Airmen or couples)• Family Support• Life Skills

• Group and (if needed) individual Critical Incident Stress Management Counseling

• High Risk/High Stress personnel receive services as needed• Suicide Prevention• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAPT)• Anger or Grief Management

• Airmen and supervisor complete post-Deployment Checklist• Sq CC interviews each Airmen• Airmen fill out leave paperwork / Form 29 B for extended leave

Phase VII Re-Integration To Home Station Duty

Phase VII Re-Integration To Home Station Duty

Purpose: Re-integrate Airmen into home station mission• Airmen record feedback/lessons learned from AOR (TTPs, ROEs, etc.)

• Provide Cross-talk to CONUS agencies (HHQ, schoolhouse, etc.)• Transition Airmen back to home station duties

• Review policies, procedures and program

• Review training requirements and currencies• Sq leadership:

• Alert for friction between deployed and non-deployed Airmen

• Do not treat returning Airmen differently

• Ensure programs available, such as

• Family Support Center and Family Advocacy Program

• Marriage Enrichment, Parenting Classes, Family Stress Classes

• Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP)

Purpose: Re-integrate Airmen into home station mission• Airmen record feedback/lessons learned from AOR (TTPs, ROEs, etc.)

• Provide Cross-talk to CONUS agencies (HHQ, schoolhouse, etc.)• Transition Airmen back to home station duties

• Review policies, procedures and program

• Review training requirements and currencies• Sq leadership:

• Alert for friction between deployed and non-deployed Airmen

• Do not treat returning Airmen differently

• Ensure programs available, such as

• Family Support Center and Family Advocacy Program

• Marriage Enrichment, Parenting Classes, Family Stress Classes

• Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP)

SummarySummary

• 355th Wing Initiative provides maximum effort to:• Develop Airmen’s warfighting skills needed for expeditionary

combat operations while• Nurturing Airmen and their families during periods of

extraordinary stress

• Each Squadron may adjust these options to meet unique unit personalities and culture

• Successful re-deployment does not end when the Airmen steps off the airplane• Success starts weeks prior to deploying• There is no end

• 355th Wing Initiative provides maximum effort to:• Develop Airmen’s warfighting skills needed for expeditionary

combat operations while• Nurturing Airmen and their families during periods of

extraordinary stress

• Each Squadron may adjust these options to meet unique unit personalities and culture

• Successful re-deployment does not end when the Airmen steps off the airplane• Success starts weeks prior to deploying• There is no end

Questions?