Command Sponsor and Indoc Program Flashcards
Within how many days of transferring to a new duty station should a Sailor transfer TRICARE prime coverage?
30
What organization can assist with available loaner furniture?
FFSC
Who is personally required to monitor the command sponsor and indoc program for effectivess?
CO
What topics must be part of the Command Indoc program?
CHIEFESS COPS
C Child Care H Housing I Immigration Issues E Exceptional Family Member Program F Financial literacy E Employment of Spouse S Shipment of HHG S Schools
C Cultural Adaptation
O Orientation for the community
P Personal behavior
S Stress management
What should the CO, XO, and CMC do for command websites?
Ensure contact emails are updated on the site for personnel to access
When does a command sponsor assume responsibilities for a PG service member?
When the service member receives orders.
When should command indoc be completed by new sailors?
within 30 days of reporting
What should the Command Sponsor and Indoc Program Coodinator consider for new arrivals regarding indoc requirements?
Background, rank, and years of service. More senior folks may not need as much indoc training
What training must sponsors complete to be a sponsor?
“The First 72 Hours” video
What are teh requirements to be an appropriate sponsor?
(1) is equal or higher paygrade
(2) at least an E-5 or senior E-4 on second tour of duty
(3) MP or EP
(4) similar marital/dependent status
(5) have at least 12 months remaining onboard
(6) not the person PG is slated to relieve
How long should sponsor and indoc files be kept?
Minimum of 2 years
When should welcome aboard letters be sent to PGs?
Within 10 working days of being informed of PG
(Essay) What are the responsibility of Command Sponsors?
Prior to new Sailor’s arrival
– Understand responsibilities and maintain role until new Sailor is integrated in the
command
– Be enthusiastic, willing to help, have a positive attitude toward the Navy, Command,
and local community
– Complete FFSC Sponsor Training
– Draw upon knowledge gained as a newcomer and previous experiences with the
sponsor program to guide and make improvements
– Contact gaining person ASAP via phone, email
– Write a personal letter to the new Sailor w/in 10 days of being assigned
– Include a PG questionnaire to obtain info on arrival needs and special circumstances
– Inform of their new command mailing address
– Refer to Military Homefront Website to gain community info
– Provide information about schools, housing, local area considerations, spouse
employment, etc
– Provide timely follow-up to answer questions and action requests
– Assist with housing and temporary lodging arrangements
– Confirm arrival times and means and arrange transportation.
– Encourage spouse communication (if applicable)
– Act as liaison for the new command and keep command informed of any changes to
arrival date or issues
AFTER ARRIVAL
– Arrange transportation and meet the new member and family upon arrival, escort to
temporary lodging, and help with immediate needs
– Assist with check-in procedures, travel claims, verification of pay, TRICARE enrollment,
etc
– Provide info for religious needs of Sailor and family
– Introduce Sailors to personnel in the command
– Continue to assist for the first few weeks after arrival and everyone within reason to
help new arrivals “settle in”
– Ensure new Sailors are enrolled in Command Indoc Program within 30 days of reporting
What 2 INDOC classes are absolutely mandatory?
Stress Management
Financial Literacy
