Separation is never easy and unfortunately as we all know, Army life means separation. Although you may not be together, there are many things that you can do to strengthen your relationship. We understand the stresses that you as a spouse, a child, a parent or loved one can go through and offer classes on how to effectively handle them.
Deployment can be a highly emotional and stressful event. At Mob/Dep, we can help ease your mind by letting you know what to expect and the best ways to prepare for all aspects of the deployment cycle.
What Mob/Dep offers here in Baumholder are various classes, briefings and assistance with preparing for separation. For example:
- Casualty Response (CARE) Team Training
- Battlemind for Spouses – How Soldiers and their Family members deal with deployment mentally.
- Key Caller Training – Support your local FRG by being a point of contact for the community.
- CSF Module Level 1 – Overall summary and application of resiliency training.
- FRG Leader Training
- Personal Readiness Consult (PRC) – a pre-separation checklist to ensure you and your Family are properly prepared for the impending deployment/separation.
And much, much more!!
Check the calendar link in the right side bar to view our upcoming classes.
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3-4 IN FRG
2-18 IN FRG
1-84 FA FRG
40th EN FRG (C Co)
4-70 AR FRG
D-TRP FRG
24th BSB FRG
Helpful Resources
Resiliency Training
Family Union Guide
Moms over Miles
Dads at a Distance
Long Distance Couples
Pre-School Deployment Activity Book
School-age Deployment Activity Book
Army Teens Talk Deployment Book
http://www.spousenet.com/
http://www.armyfamiliesonline.org/
vFRG downloads
Battlemind training downloads
Operation Military Kids
Sesame Workshop
Military Child Education Coalition
Army Families on line
Child Care Aware
Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash/dental floss/breath strips
Soap with case/shower gel/anti-bacterial hand soap/hand sanitizer
Nail files (emery boards)/nail clippers/tweezers
Q-tips/cotton balls
Toothpicks/matches
Baby powder
Shampoo/conditioner/hair gel/hair spray (pump)
Lotion/Avon skin-so-soft
Eye drops (moisturizing) /saline mist nose spray
Travel size Kleenex
Deodorant
Combs/brushes
Contact lens cleaner
Disposable razors/shaving cream/aftershave lotion Baby wipes/Clorox wipes
Writing paper/envelopes/black ink pens/mechanical pencils
Lip balm/chap stick/sunscreen (bottle & roll on kind)/Bug Off & bug repellent spray
Bath towel/wash cloth (dark colors)
Bandanas (desert & woodland cami)/swimming goggles
Mini fans
Batteries (all sizes especially AA)
Sewing kit/Sunglasses/small flashlight
Blankets/Standard bed pillow/pillowcase/single sheet sets
AT&T Prepaid Global Calling Cards
Ziploc Bags
Place anything that could spill (shampoo, cologne) inside a Zip Lock bag, just in case it decides to open up on the trip there.
Pack them in a tin box (if you have one) so they do not get broken. Or pack them so they are able to fit into a Pringles can. Also pack them with a piece of bread so they stay moist and fresh.
Instant Oatmeal/individual box cereal
Jello snack packs/Hunts Snack Puddings
Pre-sweetened Kool-aid/Pre-sweetened Lemonade Mix
Powder Gatorade/Crystal Lite Powder Drink Mix
Kraft Handi snacks
LifeSavers/Certs/Tic Tacs/Chewing Gum/Lollipops/Tootsie Rolls/Hard Candy
Snack cakes/Rice Crispy Treats/cookies
Cups of Soup/Noodles
Milk & Cereal Bars/Granola Bars/Power Bars
Peanut butter & crackers
Pop Tarts/Pop Tart sticks
Marshmallows
Frito Scoops/Pringles/Doritos (snack size packs)
Snack Crackers
Individual snack size chips
Trail mix/Chex Mix
Tuna snack kits/canned chicken/Sardines
Slim Jims/Beef Jerky/summer sausage/M&Ms/Skittles/Chiclets
Dried Fruit/individual applesauce/canned fruit with pop tops
Canned & instant soup
Nuts/Raisins (individual bags/boxes)
Individual packaged pies
**No fresh meat, fresh fruits or vegetables**
Dice
Disposable Camera
DVDs & VHS Movies
Music CDs
Electronic Hand Held Games
Frisbees
Puzzle Books/Mad Libs/Joke Books/Comic Books
Newspapers/Magazines/paperback books
Jump rope/stress ball
Travel Board Games/Mini Etch-a-sketch
Playing Cards
Crossword Puzzle Books
Blank Greeting Cards (for soldiers to send home)
Stationary/journals/return address labels (or SASE)
Radio headsets
Drawing pads/construction paper
Single serving of drink mix - "Instant drink" add water and shake, for when you are on maneuvers
A Match - To light your fire when you're feeling burned out
Smarties - To help you on those days when you don't feel smart
Mounds Bar - to remind you of the mounds of love & support you have from friends & family and members of Operation Military Pride
Tape- To fix things that will not work
Confetti- To remind you to have fun
A Starburst - To give you a burst of energy on days when you don't have any
Pack of Gum - to help your unit stick together
Cotton Ball - to cushion the rough roads
A Rubber Band - To stretch yourself beyond the limits
A String - To tie things together when everything falls apart
Penny - we all need a little luck
A Marble- For when you lose yours
Battery - To give you that extra charge to keep you going... and going.
Piece of Rope - When you reach the end of yours, this will keep you going a bit longer
Sample pack of Excedrin - Thank you, I know this job can be a headache
Paperclip - to hold it all together
A heresy hug- to let you know there's always someone on your side
Mint - because you are worth a mint
Phone cards-reminder to call home
Candle - to light up the darkness
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches
Laughy Taffy- to remind you to laugh
Jolly Rancher - to remind you how sweet things can be
Map of USA-- so you will never be far from home.
Yellow Ribbon-So you will know you will always be supported till you
come home
A Bag- To help you keep it all together
Illegal substances, Alcoholic beverages, explosives (including fireworks), offensive or obscene materials, including photos, drawings or any other material which may have the potential to offend members of the opposite sex, members of another race, background, nationality religion, or ethnicity.
