Before you start: Military Spouse Orientation: Your First 90 Days Pretest

About 10 minutes. Not graded. 10 questions, plus 3 quick confidence questions.

This is not a test you pass or fail. It is fine not to know these answers. Many people will not, because you have not taken the course yet. Your answers show your starting point, so at the end you can see how far you came.

Why we ask: it shows what you already know and which ideas are new to you. When you finish the course, you will see your before and after for each skill, so you can see where you grew and what to review.

How sure do you feel?

Rate each line from 1 (not at all sure) to 5 (very sure). There is no right answer.

I can get my ID card and enroll in TRICARE on time.

1 2 3 4 5

1 = Not at all sure5 = Very sure

I know which office to call for help.

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1 = Not at all sure5 = Very sure

I can plan my first PCS and my first 90 days.

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1 = Not at all sure5 = Very sure

Questions

1. What is DEERS?

A. The TRICARE health plan for military families B. The office that prints military ID cards C. The list of who can get military benefits

2. You are adding a spouse to DEERS. What kind of papers does TRICARE require?

A. Clear photocopies of each paper B. Photos of the papers on your phone C. Originals or certified copies

3. After a wedding, how long do you have to enroll in TRICARE Prime or Select?

A. 90 days B. Until next year C. 30 days

4. What does marriage count as for TRICARE?

A. A Qualifying Life Event B. A Permanent Change of Station C. An Open Season change

5. When is Military OneSource open?

A. Any time, 24/7 B. Weekdays from 8 to 5 C. Weekdays, plus Saturday mornings

6. What is the Navy family center called?

A. Army Community Service B. Fleet and Family Support Center C. Military and Family Readiness Center

7. What comes first in a PCS?

A. Counseling at the transportation office B. Booking movers C. Official orders

8. Where do you create a military move shipment online?

A. ID Card Office Online B. DPS or MilMove C. Plan My Move

9. Which step belongs in your first 30 days?

A. DEERS and your ID card B. Fall Open Season enrollment C. Transportation office counseling

10. What makes a 90 day plan work best?

A. One big step at a time B. A date for each step C. A list with no dates, so it stays flexible

Save my starting point

Next up

Go to Lesson 1: DEERS and your ID card.

This self check is not a grade and does not affect your access.