Unaccompanied Tours
Before: Taking an assignment at an unaccompanied post impacts the Foreign Service employee and family members in a number of different ways, both large and small, positive and negative. While these differences may vary in scope, all are important and will have a profound effect on what was "normal."
During: The employee will often find him or her self in a dangerous environment, unlike previous assignments. The family will have to cope with everyday issues without their spouse's participation. Children may act out their anger over the departure of one parent. Parents of the employee may present their own concerns regarding the assignment. And this is just the beginning. You can prepare yourself with resources and information to help you manage the assignment and separation from loved ones.
After: Once the tour is over, returning home brings with it a different set of challenges, particularly, juggling expectations with the reality of coping with what has changed. Our hope is that the information on this site will help you before, during, and even after the unaccompanied assignment.
Information to download
- Managing Your Unaccompanied Tour – a handy quick-reference guide
- Unaccompanied Tours: A Decision Tree - a planner to help you decide where to live during an unaccompanied tour
Forms
- Contact Information sheet – for unaccompanied tour employees and family members so we know who/where you are
- Certificates & Medals of Recognition Nomination for Children
- Children’s Handbook order form
Concerns:
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Discusses Recent Elections on Meet the Press - Read more
New Guidance on Supporting Families and Employees Before During and After and Unaccompanied Tour - Read More
Comprehensive Continuum of Support - Department of State Programs and Services for All Colleagues Assigned to Unaccompanied Posts Before, During and After the Tour
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