How does the Navy support family care plans and dependent care needs, and what roles do the PS2 and the command play?

• A. Family care plans are optional for all members; PS2 has no role.
• B. Family care plans are required for all members; PS2 handles all dependent care directly.
• C. Family care plans are required for certain members; PS2 ensures access to resources and coordinates with commands.
• D. Family care plans are not used in deployment planning.

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is how readiness and family support are handled in the Navy, specifically who must have a plan and who helps make it work. Family care plans are required for Sailors who have dependents and could be deployed or otherwise unavailable; they’re not open to every member, but are needed to ensure dependents are cared for when the service member is away. The role of the PS2 is to make sure Sailors can access the right resources and to coordinate with the command to implement and maintain the plan. In practice, the PS2 guides the Sailor in developing the plan, helps gather the necessary information, and ensures the plan is reviewed and kept current, while the command provides support, oversight, and connections to installation resources such as child and elder care programs and family readiness services. This collaboration ensures that, if deployment or other absence occurs, there is a ready, workable plan for dependents.