TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
RECRUIT TRAINING SPECIFIC ITEMS
Wills and Living Wills: If you die without a will your state will determine
who inherits your assets; it might not be who you want. A will allows you to
designate your beneficiaries and name guardians for your children, two very
important things. You may also want a living will. This is a document that
lets you state that if you have a terminal condition; you do not want to be
kept alive artificially. It also allows you to name someone to make medical
decisions for you if you cannot speak for yourself. A Legal Assistance
Attorney can discuss your situation with you and prepare these documents, if
you want.
Household Goods Inventory: You should make a list of all your household goods
in case they are lost or destroyed in a military move. This happens more often
than you may think. This list will be a big help in being reimbursed. The
list should include brand names, serial numbers, original cost, and date
acquired. You may also want to take some photos or a videotape of your
possessions.
Family Care Plan: If you are a single parent, a dual-service couple with
dependents, or solely responsible for the care of another person, you are
required to have a Family Care Plan. This document designates who will care
for children in the event you (or you and your spouse) are required to deploy.
A Legal Assistance Attorney can discuss your situation with you.
Paternity: The Navy expects you to support your children, including those born
out of wedlock which you acknowledge are yours or a court determines are yours.
If you do support your children, you are eligible for more pay and can have the
children enrolled in the military health care system. If you have questions
about whether you are the father of a child born out of wedlock, or about the
consequences of admitting paternity, see a Legal Assistance Attorney.
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