Military & Deployment

Deployment Preparation Checklist

Premium

19 items

Get the household ready before deployment. This free deployment preparation checklist gives you a 19-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.

For the whole family. Getting practical things sorted means more peace of mind — for the one leaving and the ones staying.

Use this template free →

What's on the list

Update or create a will
Set up Power of Attorney
Make sure at-home partner can access all accounts
Set up automatic bill payments
Review life insurance and beneficiaries
Create household budget for deployment period
Gather copies of all important documents
Make a list of how everything in the house works
Note all service providers and account numbers
Set up a home maintenance plan
Agree on how and when you will communicate
Prepare children with age-appropriate honesty
Set up countdown or connection ritual for kids
Take family photos before leaving
Build your own support network now
Know who to call for different kinds of help
Plan something to look forward to each month
Arrange respite and breaks
Connect with other military families

Make it yours in Checkbloom

Free to use. Share with anyone by link — no account needed on their end.

Use this template free →