Or Sailors may volunteer to transfer from their current command and go on an IA assignment. The Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center provides administrative support while they are deployed.

U. S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) is the Navy’s Executive Agent for IAs. Click here www.ia.navy.mil to reach their website.

Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC) has an email Help Desk for Sailors with questions about IA assignments and to provide a helpful resource for IA families. Click here www.ecrc.navy.mil to reach their website.

ECRC IA Sailor Help Desk-- ecrc.fs.fct@navy.mil
ECRC IA Family Help Desk-- ecrc.fs.fct@navy.mil

For EMERGENCIES use the ECRC 24 Hour Toll Free Family Hotline (877)364-4302.

Navy Knowledge Online Spouse Net wwwa.nko.navy.mil

Mobilized Reserves www.defenselink.mil

FAMILY HANDBOOK
SAILOR HANDBOOK
VA Returning from the War Zone Family Guide
VA Returning from the War Zone SVMN Guide

Knowing what resources are available to to you and knowing where you can turn for support are vital to a successful deployment. Below are links to resources that will assist you through your Sailor’s deployment.

Family Connection Newsletter

IA Spouses and Family Activities and Discussion Groups

The Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) is used by Fleet and Family Support Center personnel to contact and connect with individual deployers and their families ensuring they are aware of the resources and support services available during their Sailor’s deployment.

Update your contact information in NFAAS to ensure you are aware of relevant IA family support news and resources. The NFAAS site offers links to valuable reference materials and gives you the opportunity to complete a needs assessment.

To learn more visit NFAAS at navyfamily.navy.mil