I served in the army and choose not to re-enlist, however, because my husband is active duty, i am thinking of re-enlisting as an officer. Is this at all possible? Besides a family care plan for the children (3), what is the other criteria I will need? Thanks to all who respond!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-26 07:08:56 · 12 answers · asked by bigbutt77 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
please, no politcal answers on whats right or wrong for the children, also, because of the brac situation and possible decrease in funding, the dod is not hiring civilians the way they were; unless you are security willing to go to iraq (and technically you have more protection as a soldier than a civilian, i have heard of people having to sign waivers so that their family cannot sue).
2007-03-26 07:20:26 · update #1
also, as a spouse, i really dont see much in the ways for working, mainly because you are following your husband around; quitting jobs every 3-4 years. I want to retire too, i dont want to be working until im 75-80.
2007-03-26 07:24:03 · update #2
And one more detail, but my husband cannot control my career. I have a BA and i am working on an MBA, I stand to make more and I would be valuable asset to whatever field I chose. He enlisted in the army 4 years ago and is still only an e-4. But honestly, we both made our children together, so he is responsible too, regardless if there is a war or not. I dont really advise him on his career, and i dont expect to have to get permission from him on mine.
2007-03-26 07:27:37 · update #3
it is posible, you ust need to have somthing in writing about you children, who will take care of the if both of you are deployed and who will be awarded custody of the children if something happens to you both, there is also the question of you being an officer and him being enlisted, that might be a problem but as long as you are not in the same chain of command i dont forsee a problem. check with a recruiter on base about your options.
2007-03-26 10:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by jeremy h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what you specialty was and you would be come an office with mandatory removal dates not ets dates. which are total two different subjects. Does your husband plan on reenlisting?
My only concern would be the fraternization rules some post are real big on those. They don't care about facts just the situation. One think to consider for your career not his.
Second is you specialty in no way related to his where chains of command can never be breached.
Where would you be taking OCS? The what about Basic Officer Course has to be complete soon after. I here you have a family care package but is he up for all that time plus what happen if he goes to IRAQ and your in school I know family care. Still a big hardship.
Is your degree something you could make more in the outside world? Or what about teaching in one of the many college around the Fort. You seem to have thought this out Good luck in what ever decision you make
One other thing is your commision would already be as a USAR officer the only who are RA are West Point Grad and Direct Appts
2007-03-26 08:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by path2631 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go for the commission as an officer. Instead of Active duty , why don't you try to do full time ARNG or Reserve. Your retirement transfers and you will be treated as an active soldier. If your husband moves, you can easily transfer to a guard or reserve unit in the another state. Only criteria is you have to be under 30 or get a waiver. You need to have 80 credit hours and a degree before graduating. Which you can do on line if you want. And do your required training. I'm currently starting my OCS. Going for gold at age 24. Also look at warrant officer.
2007-03-26 07:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible. One does not "reenlist as an officer," however. One reenters the service as an officer. Enlistment is for stripe-wearers.
Keep in mind that officer careers are notoriously inflexible, from a square-filling standpoint. You will need to have the right assignments at the right times in your career, otherwise you will not get promoted on time. That might interfere with your being jointly assigned with your husband.
I defer to the two of you on how officer-enlisted marriages are regarded by the Army. I will say that regardless of service policy, some commanders just plain won't like it.
I'm sure you've given lots of thought to the possibility that both of you would be subject to deployment overseas, with all its attendant risks and hazards.
It's possible, yes. Is it a good idea? Talk to a recruiter and then discuss it with your husband.
2007-03-26 07:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not. However the caution the other poster posed is a serious one. Have a real tough talk with the other half. If it is to be then go for it. What you need as an officer is to a) already have a degree or b) enlist and try for green to Gold. or even try for Warrant. Or in the reserve you can go for a direct commission. Basically talk to a recruiter and get the straight skinny.
By the way having the Hubby salute you everyday may be fun.....
2007-03-26 07:16:34 · answer #5 · answered by DietrichVonQuint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fraternization would not be an issue, as you are already married. the big problem would be getting the waiver to go Acitve duty with you having children. You may have a hard time getting that. But if you go reserves, it wouldn't be as big of an issue and then you could TRY and make th ejump to AD later on.
BTW.. Officers don't enlist, they are Commissioned and first you'd have to see if you are even competetive for a slot.
2007-03-26 09:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a veteran, I personally believe it is not wise for both spouses with children to serve active duty in the military. Although a noble cause, you are providing a disservice to your children should both parents become deployed in a time of war. I suggest you enter into military service by way of civilian contractor programs. Besides, civilian contractors make way more money than military service members ever do.
2007-03-26 07:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Like Chad says, dishonest is unlawful within the navy, however you wish to have cast proof. I was once additionally an MP and the one case I ever noticed that was once prosecuted utterly was once while the couple was once stuck within the act - this implies no longer simply bare in mattress however honestly within the act. So it is close to inconceivable to bust any one on that. However, if so, the command was once helped the wronged partner (husband on this case) get a % out and get again to his fatherland. Contact the chaplain, touch base authorized, and if that does not figure out, touch your Senator. That will take plenty longer however Senators have a few severe pull, so well success!
2016-09-05 16:44:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where my husband is stationed there are a lot of dual military, i don't see the problem, as long as you have a good family care plan, you should be OK, as far as retiring I don't blame you, my husband will be retiring in 2 more years and I can't be more happy, you have to do whats right for your family/ also, maybe you can ask family to help out with the kids
2007-03-26 09:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by sonya h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Y E S, BTW you do not re-enlist as an officer, You are commissioned and there has to be open slots, plus you have to qualify to be an officer.
2007-03-26 09:20:08 · answer #10 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋