Which item is included as a required element of a Family Care Plan to communicate instructions to the guardian/escort?

• A. A letter of instruction to the guardian/escort
• B. A copy of the Soldier's will
• C. Leave request forms
• D. Medical discharge summary

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that a Family Care Plan exists to provide clear, actionable guidance for who will care for a soldier’s dependents when the soldier is unavailable. The element that directly communicates how the guardian/escort should handle that care is a letter of instruction to the guardian/escort. This letter lays out important directions for caring for dependents, contact information, emergencies, and other practical steps the guardian needs to know. The other items listed aren’t communication tools for the guardian within the Family Care Plan—a will, leave request forms, and a medical discharge summary serve different purposes and aren’t part of the plan’s instructions to the guardian.