Pre-deployment briefing for air detachments from 443 Squadron deploying on east coast ships.

1. HMCS Charlottetown
Helairdet
MFRC Info Session

2. Extra Benefits
• Every member is different based on their
experience
• Aircrew Allowance and Spec Pay continue
Sea Duty Allowance does not
• Estimates based on current rates for
HMCS St. John’s
• Will begin once we belong to CJOC;
shortly after we leave Halifax

3. Extra Benefits
• Risk Allowance: To compensate for the risk
associated with a post (Set)
Level I: $182
• Hardship Allowance: To compensate for the
living conditions at a specific post (Set)
Level IV: $728
• Foreign Service Pay: Recognizes service on
Operations (Based on Points)
Level I: $814
Level II: $886

4. Tax Free Benefits
• Your entire salary, including the additional
benefits will be tax free when we belong to
CJOC; shortly after departing Halifax
• The amount of money that is being deposited
into your account will remain the same.
• The extra money will be put into a separate
‘pot’ of money that we have access to, we can
draw money from that ‘pot’ and also have
money deposited into a bank account home,
which usually takes a few business days

5. Home Leave Travel
Assistance (HLTA)
• To assist a member who is deployed to
return home to their Next of Kin
• Equal to the cost of getting home
• Reverse HLTA: Next of Kin travels to the
members location
• Dates: VERY TENTATIVE end October

6. Social Media
• Be aware of what you are posting, don’t post
public
• Be vigilant about other people’s posts
• Be aware of friend requests
• Be general:
Dates that we are in and out of port
Location of port visits
Location and destination of ship
• FB Pages:
Families of HMCS Charlottetown crew
HMCS Charlottetown – NCSM Charlottetown

7. Connectivity
• Can be tough to have connectivity on board
• “River City” – When the ship is conducting
operations that they don’t want anyone to
be able to transmit externally, or they
require all of the bandwidth for operational
purposes they shut off the internet/email
• Boarding, Search and Rescue, etc.

9. Your Community,
Your Resource Centre
“offering programs and services unique to the
military lifestyle. ”

10. We support those who are
important to you
The MFRC proudly honours
the diversity of “families”

11. Key to Successful Deployments
Research shows that
families that are well
prepared, know where to
turn in case of
emergencies and have
strong support systems
deal most successfully
with deployments.

12. A few tips from our families:
• Put contact and emergency information on
your fridge
• Include the MFRC 24/7 number (fridge
magnet)
• For the partner at home, consider unlocking
the cell phone and putting emergency contact
information on the phone
• If you live alone leave your key with someone
you trust, give your landlord the MFRC 24/7
number…we will find you!
• What about your pets?

13. The MFRC’s Top 3 Tips
1. Plan well - Ensure your family knows how to
contact us
2. Learn about the available resources
3. Get connected

14. Plan and Prepare
• General checklists as well as
specific ones for Single
Members and Parents of
Military Members
• Pick up a MFRC Magnet
• Download the “Everything
Binder”
• Make sure eligible family
members have their MFID
• Fill out your Family information
form

15. Know what resources are
available
• 443 Family Network
• MFRC Sea Deployment
Handbook
• MFRC Resource and
Information tables
• MFRC website:
www.esquimaltmfrc.com

16. Get Connected
• Join the 443 Family Network
We are looking for a new 443 volunteer
443.family@shawcable.com
• Weekly Away Café Sessions
• Monthly 443 Brown Bag Dinners
“Helping another is always the best way to help yourself”

17. Upcoming Activities
• Preparing for Deployment Workshops :
Part 1 (all adults) & Part 2 (those with children)
Wednesday July 5, 6:30-8:30pm
• Children’s Deployment Workbook Session
In house Wednesday September 13 6:30-8:30pm
 WebEx Thursday September 14 6:00-8:00pm
• Weekly Drop In Coffee Sessions
• Monthly Deployment Dinner by donation
Join the 443 Family Network to receive emails and updates on
activities and information from the ship.

18. Children’s Workbooks /
Workshops
Complete the “Pre-Deployment activities with your
children.
Two options for offering your child support
throughout the Deployment
- Onsite Children’s Workshops
- At Home Children’s Workbooks with virtual
support for the “at home” parent via the web.
Parent Session
Sept 13 6:30pm (In
house)
Sept 14 6pm
(WebEx)

19. Top Four Service requests by
loved ones of Deployed Members
1. Free Mail drop off
2. Staying in Touch Service
3. Networking Opportunities
4. Respite Childcare (including
Saturdays) Don’t forget to get
your Military Family
ID Card before your
member deploys

20. Single Members
You are part of a family too!
Services Provided
• SIT service for loved ones – wherever they may
be
• Postal services and VTCs
• Information services such as; pet care, car
storage, etc.
• Virtual updates for those that live out of area.
Be sure to give our contact information to your loved ones.

21. CF MORALE MAIL SERVICE
• Free Service
• No special services available with CF
Morale Mail (i.e. parcel tracking or
express post)
Drop off locations:
 Signal Hill MFRC
 CPAC MFRC
 Fleet Mail Office
 Naden Mail Room
A list of out of area locations is available at all drop off locations
Note: Wrapping paper and tape are available at all
drop off locations.

22. • Power of Attorney (POA –Make an
appointment at AJAG to have one made)
• Wills (everyone should have one)
• SDB Beneficiary Form (make sure your
beneficiary has been updated- does not change
automatically if you have married or divorced)
• Travel Authorization Letter available on MFRC
website http://esquimaltmfrc.com/wp-
content/uploads/travel-authorization-letter.pdf
• Further questions call AJAG at 250-363-4260
AJAG

23. Contact
Esquimalt MFRC
24-hours a day / seven days a
week
(250) 363-2640
Or toll-free anywhere in Canada
1-800-353-3329
mfrc@shawcable.com
www.esquimaltmfrc.com
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