Emotional Stages of Deployment
Aug 29th, 2012 by Nick
(from “Antarctic Deployment Information” pamphlet, U.S. Naval Support Force Antarctica, no date)
PRE-DEPLOYMENT
Anticipation of Loss (1-6 weeks)
Detachment and Withdrawal (7 days)
DEPLOYMENT
Emotional Disorganization (first month)
Recovery and Stabilization (4-8 weeks)
Anticipation of Homecoming (last month)
POST-DEPLOYMENT
Renegotiation of the Marriage (first 6 weeks)
Reintegration and Stabilization (6-12 weeks)
