Is the comander sponsorship a must-have if a us military gets married in germany with a romanian?

Question

I heard it takes a lot of time and it would bring him one more year here in germany, which we dont want.Is there any way we could skip that?Could I get the status of forces stamp just by being married to him?Has anybody else been in that position?I called the Auslanderbehorde but the lady didn't know.I would like to know what is the exact process.
Thank you

Answer 1

I can't believe some of the info being passed here! The first responder was correct that it is called "command sponsorship." The term means a dependent is recognized by the overseas command, with full overseas benefits and post/base allowances. To gain command-sponsorship, the active duty spouse must agree to serve an additional year "after" you become his dependent. This law was enacted as sort of a pay back for recognizing and "sponsoring" you. This also allows you full benefits and entitlements, such as government-paid travel for you, to your husband's next duty station (without command-sponsorship, you'll have to pay for your own travel when leaving Germany). Once you are comand-sponsored other entitlements such as ration cards, housing allowance, and cost of living allowances are paid at the "with dependent rate;" usually much more than the single rate (if there is one). Also, things such as eligibility to live on-base are established. I know the AF processes command-sponsorships routinely, and the process takes very little time to approve (the army shouldn't be too different). Remember, all privileges and allowances begin once the application is approved. I would recommend anyone marrying overseas apply for command-sponsorship (provided there is an "accompanied-by-dependents" tour length at that location). You don't say which specific branch of service, but the sponsor is the only person that can make application for command-sponsorship. He will need to approach his unit orderly room/admin folks to initiate the process. Remeber one thing though, regardless of whether you obtain command-sponsorship, you are entitled to medical care through the military.
It's not uncommon for med folks, or others, to try and turn you away, but US law allows you medical care based solely on being married to a member of the active duty forces. Even without a ration card, NATO stamp in passport or orther credentials to obtain access to the base, you can ask for an escort if necessary to allow you access to the hospital or clinic ---provided you are in possession of your dependent military identification card.

In the end though, comand-sponsorship is in you and your husband's best interests. Technically, you can't enter any BX or commissary, or other MWR facility. You can't use the post office and if you purchase anything on base, you are technically responsible to pay the german taxes! Believe me, the process of applying is very routine, and if you're at a major military installation, it is a routine process with approval almost all but guaranteed. While I was overseas, I would estimate several hundred folks (command-wide) applied for sponsorship each year.

p.s. all entitlements apply equally, regardless of branch of service. Some variations ultimately occur or bad information is used when people in charge of facilities, etc. lack correct knowledge or understanding of entitlements. If someone casually tells your sponsor it's not possible to apply, he's in the wrong place. He should start at his unit, and then wind up in personnel to submit the proper paperwork.

Good luck

Answer 2

You can have an ID card, access to post, medical etc and live in GE with him without command sponsorship. However, if he does not acquire command sponsorship for you, depending on his rank, he may still have to live in the barracks. There is a thing call "acquired dependant", which means that you became a dependant after he was already there in GE. What they would do is ammend his orders and then allow housing, but none of you're travel expenses would be covered. Which wouldn't be much of an issue if you're alredy there. If he doesn't get command sponsorship, he is still entitled to recieve housing allowance for you (more money is always good). You can get all of this information through his chain of command. I would start by contacting his unit's FRG (Family Readiness Group). This is the group of the spouses in your husband's unit whose sole purpose is to keep everyone informed and to help in situations like yours. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

"If I where to get married to a woman in Germany then join the military would I be stationed in germany? or would she be moved and stationed wherever I was?" She would be moved and stationed wherever you were. "Also If I married her after I joined the military what are the odds of me being stationed there in germany with her?" A "chance" (over a 20-year career) but the odds are not in your favor. Even assuming you managed it you would probably only be stationed there 4 - years. Most people also aren't lucky enough to get an overseas assignment during there 1st four years (Afghanistan / Iraq doesn't count).

Answer 4

Check the Links below. They should answer your questions. I would check with your Commander to find out more. But don't forget to go through your Chain of Command to do that. Or, you can go to S-1 I think. And, by the way, it is called COMMAND Sponsorship. I tell you this not to be mean, but so you won't look foolish when you go to ask your Chain for assistance.


http://www.armyfamiliesonline.org/skins/WBLO/display.aspx?mode=user&ModuleID=77a35404-a7b5-4da5-829f-52f412d3328e&Action=display_user_category_objects&CategoryID=7b453892-8936-4b34-9a48-7fd0c8e0389e&AllowSSL=true

http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r600_8_8.pdf

Answer 5

If he marrys without permission he can be courtmartialed. Why not just get a fiancee visa for you, he takes leave and you guys get married at his place in the states, then his family can meet you at the same time. Thats what I did with my wife.