An emergency may involve the death, critical illness or injury of an immediate Family member (spouse, parents or children.)

The medical definition of critically ill or injured means the possibility of death or permanent disability. The commander may approve other situations, not listed above, as emergency in nature.

The Commander/Rear Detachment Commander will maintain contact with the unit on a regular basis and can pass urgent messages to the unit for relay to your spouse. If your spouse's presence is necessary and it is confirmed by appropriate military professionals (Doctor, Red Cross etc.), we will get your deployed spouse home. As soon as the emergency passes, your spouse may return to his/her unit. To assist you in providing pertinent information needed to determine the extent of the emergency, fill out an Emergency Notification Form.

Sources of help

1. Family Readiness Groups and the Chain of Concern
2. Company Commander/Rear Detachment Commander and/or 1st SGT/NCOIC
3. Chaplain
4. Army Community Services (ACS) and Family Advocacy Program

Emergency Notification Information

Soldier's Correct Full Name:
Soldier's Rank and Pay Grade:
Soldier's Social Security Number:
Soldier's Unit:
Soldier's Unit Address:
Name of Exercise Soldier is on:
Full Name of Ill, Injured, or Deceased Person:
Relationship of Person Shown Above to Soldier:
What Hospital or Funeral Home is Person in:
Who is the Doctor Treating the Person:
Family Member who can Provide Additional Information:
Telephone Number:
Family/Doctor Wants Soldier to:	Be Notified Only Come Home
Leave Address Soldier Should Go To Is:

Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone Number:

The Soldier will Need About Days to Resolve the Problem.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION MAY HELP SPEED THE SERVICE MEMBER'S RETURN AS YOU CONTACT A LOCAL RED CROSS OFFICE, BE SPECIFIC!
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