Who is required to have a Family Care Plan?

Who is required to have a Family Care Plan?

• A. Single parents, parents with custody pursuant to a court order, and dual military couples with family members.
• B. Active duty Soldiers with no dependents.
• C. All Soldiers regardless of family status.
• D. Civilians employed by the Army.

Answer: (A)

Family Care Plans are required whenever a Soldier has dependents who would need someone to care for them during the Soldier’s absence or deployment. The Army specifically requires these plans for single parents, for Soldiers who have custody of a child under 18 pursuant to a court order, and for dual-military couples who have family members requiring care. These groups are singled out because their dependents’ welfare depends directly on the Soldier’s ability to arrange suitable care in times of duty or training. Soldiers with no dependents do not have this requirement, and civilians employed by the Army aren’t the focus of this policy. A Family Care Plan details who will provide care, who is the backup, emergency contacts, and related arrangements, and it should be reviewed and updated as circumstances change.

Family Care Plans are required whenever a Soldier has dependents who would need someone to care for them during the Soldier’s absence or deployment. The Army specifically requires these plans for single parents, for Soldiers who have custody of a child under 18 pursuant to a court order, and for dual-military couples who have family members requiring care. These groups are singled out because their dependents’ welfare depends directly on the Soldier’s ability to arrange suitable care in times of duty or training. Soldiers with no dependents do not have this requirement, and civilians employed by the Army aren’t the focus of this policy. A Family Care Plan details who will provide care, who is the backup, emergency contacts, and related arrangements, and it should be reviewed and updated as circumstances change.