I came across this information and thought I would post it here. Maybe someone who is reading this is in a state of shock like Mike and I were when we first found out he was going to Iraq. I know information like this would have helped.
Navy Hotline Assists Individual Augmentation Families
The Expeditionary Combat Readiness Command (ECRC) headquartered at Amphibious Base Little Creek, Norfolk, Va., has established a hotline for active duty and reserve Sailor’s families on Individual Augmentee (IA) orders. The toll free phone number is 877-364-4302. This phone number allows IA family members a way to find the information or resources they may need while their Sailors are deployed and aims to alleviate the stress IA family members may experience. The ECRC also plans to establish a Website designed specifically for IAs and their families.
Community of Practice on Navy Knowledge Online
The Individual Augmentation Community of Practice (CoP) on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) provides Sailors with links to information supporting the Navy’s Individual Augmentee
(IA) effort. The Individual Augmentation CoP is equipped with several informational links that can be helpful to Sailors attending IA training at Fort Jackson, S.C. For example, one link provides information on what is required to get orders to Fort Jackson. Another section offers a pre- deployment checklist and still another gives cultural information about the countries where IAs are deployed. For more information click on the Individual Augmentation CoP, visit Navy Knowledge Online at https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil/portal/page?paf_communityId=co40220014
I know it was very difficult to find out information after we received the news. It is getting better though. It just happened that Mike was part of the first wave (no pun inteded) to be selected.
Hope this helps somebody.
I love you Mike!
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