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3–4. Deployment Cycle Support (DCS)

In order to better, prepare Soldiers, DA Civilian s, and their Family the DCS is a comprehensive
process that ensures proper sustainment throughout the deployment cycle. The DCS Directive
applies to all AC and RC Soldiers, DA Civilian s and their Families and their well-being
throughout the deployment.

3-5. Voluntary Separation Actions

a. If pending voluntary separation, discharge, or transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)
or the Retired Reserve, for other than maximum age or other disqualifying reason, the voluntary
action must be effective prior to the unit/individual‘s mobilization date.
The chain of command will hand voluntary and involuntary separations on a case-by-case basis
situation, as they occur.
b. Voluntary Separation Actions include Title 32 AGR Soldiers who have been non-selected by
the Active Service Tour Continuation Board (ASTCB) and who have elected to retire. They must
begin transition leave prior to publication of the unit alert order by HQDA. These Soldiers will
continue to process for separation.

3–6. Expeditionary Civilian Workforce (ECW)

a. Deployment Cycle Support (DCS) is a comprehensive process that ensures Soldiers, DA
Civilians and their families are better prepared and sustained throughout the deployment cycle.
It provides a means to identify Soldiers, DA Civilians and families who may need assistance
with the challenges inherent to extended deployments.
Personal reconstitution for Soldiers is both commanders' and sergeants' business, and the Army
provides them with the right tools and training to execute the mission. The goal of the DCS
process is to facilitate Soldier, DA Civilian and family well-being throughout the deployment
cycle.
b. All Soldiers deployed away from home station for 90 days or more will complete the DCS
process. Integration of services for DA Civilians and families in every stage of the process is a
priority, and DA Civilians are highly encouraged to take advantage of the resources provided.

3–7. Deployment Packets

a. DA PAM 690-47 provides specific guidance on additional documents that may be applicable.
All personnel will have a deployment packets prepared prior to departure from home station.
AC Units and Individuals. The home station will initiate and complete deployment packages for
RC units and individuals. All packets will be filed in iPERMS, in electronic format.
RC Units and Individuals. RC units will initiate the deployment packet. All National Guard
packets are contained within iPERMS, in electronic format. Mobilization stations will complete
packages for RC units and individuals. Process and finalize DA 7425 will be put in iPERMs.
DOD/DA Civilians. DOD/DA civilians’ supervisors and Civilian Personnel Administration Center
(CPAC) offices will initiate and complete deployment packets for deploying Civilians. The
CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) will complete deployment packets for civilians deploying.
The supervisor, CPAC, and CRC will retain copies of deployment packets.
Contractors. As part of the deployment processing for contractor employees, CRC will screen
contractor personnel records, conduct theater specific briefings and training, issue theater
specific clothing and individual equipment, verify that medical requirements (such as
immunization, DNA screening, HIV testing and dental examinations) for deployment have been
met, and arrange for transportation to the theater of operations. It is the responsibility of the

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