I go across seas with him? Do I live on base or have to have my own place? I am so lost..... Thanks
2007-07-10 08:13:40 · 11 answers · asked by amgtt_18 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If your husband is ordered to travel overseas like Japan, Italy, or Spain then you must live on-base
does this mean on base in that country?????
2007-07-10 08:35:43 · update #1
you will be unable to live with him until after he finishes Boot Camp A and C school(if he gets one). the only exception to this policy is if his A school orders are for longer than six months, such as the Nuke Pipeline or CTIs.
If he gets accompanied orders OCONUS, provided you pass the overseas screening, you can go with him.
You stay put where you are when he deploys and gets underway.. which could be quite often actually.
Base housing is dependent on location, his paygrade, Bedroom entitlement and the waiting list. In some places, base housing may not be available at all, in others it may be a requirement. If housing is not provided, he will get BAH to help defray the costs.
2007-07-10 09:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can live with our husband where ever his home port is. Could be San Diego, Portsmouth, Norfolk, etc. If he is assigned to a base overseas, as long as it is an accompained tour, you can live with him. Whether you live on base or in the local area depends on conditions in that country. Living on base has its pros and cons. A military community is a tighter knit group than most, particularly overseas. Security isn't a real big concern either since everyone must show ID to get on base at all. Also, cops that routinely carry machine guns are something of a deterrent on crime. On downside, base housing has what I call the 'lawn nazi' who comes by with a ruler and cites you if your grass is too tall. If you don't have relatives in the area, I would recommend living on base so you can be near other military spouses. If he is assigned to a ship, as is most likely, he will be at sea for months at a time. Where you go during these times is up to you. The Navy has all manner of spouse support programs because of the time sailors spend away from home. There will undoubtedly be a spouse network of some sort whereever you get stationed.
As for when you can live with him...he must complete his basic training and whatever technical training his career field requires. Usually, when he gets to his first duty station he'll have a few things to take care of and then you can come join him after a few weeks. Remember the military is a giant bureauacracy and things take time. He'll have to get settled in himself and then secure a place for the two of you to live. I suppose you could join him before he accomplishes that. Most installations have Temporary Lodging Facilities (TLF) where you can stay for a few weeks at an extremely low cost. When he gets his orders, he should have a sponsor at that location who can answer all these kinds of questions and get the ball rolling on whatever you guys decide to do.
Best Wishes on your military career. (remember, the both of you are joining the Navy. He just gets to wear the uniform.)
2007-07-10 09:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm a military spouse. My husband's in the Navy as well. Wherever he gets orders to you always travel with him unless he gets deployed to hot spots or war zones, in that case you won't be able to travel with him, but still goverment pays housing allownce and family separation and stuff. If your husband changes duty stations within the US terretory, you have two options, either you can live on-base if ther's any housing offered there(basicly all the major military bases have housing for service-members and their dependents, or you guys can use the housing allownces to lease an apartment or condo off-base.
If your husband is ordered to travel overseas like Japan, Italy, or Spain then you must live on-base.
2007-07-10 08:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by Ainur 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
since your husband will be joining with some degrees he can gain rank or go in as an officer. Now in the Navy you must have acquired some rank to get off-base housing so your husband and you should be able to get a house off the base and he will be given housing allowance. They usually keep Sailors with the rank of E1-E3 on base in dorms because we're young (18-21) but the fact that you two are married you should be able to live off base regardless of his rank. Tell him good choice in choosing "The World's Finest Navy"and good luck with all of you guys arrangements and I hope it works out in the best way.
2016-05-18 21:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once your husband is done with recruit training, and if his A-school is longer than 20 wks he gets orders so that you can accompany him there. Once he is done with his school and get orders to his duty station you will be stationed there with him. You will either be on base if housing is available or get a housing allowance to live off base. If he gets stationed overseas unless he is going someplace unaccompanied you will go with him. Ainura is incorrect if you go to Spain, Italy, or Japan you do not have to live on base, you can live out in town. Usually housing will have to OK you rental agreement to live out in town though so that you are not getting over charged or that the housing is adequate to live in. My husband is in the Navy and we are currently stationed in Guam, we live in base housing here but we could live out in town if we wanted to. If you have any more question feel free to email me. Hope this has helped you.
2007-07-10 09:36:02 · answer #5 · answered by monkae2001 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. if he is overseas it can vary as to where. I know of many families that move with thier military family member and live off base military housing. you could live on base or off, just depends on the country. I would give him time to get there and get everything set up before moving over to another country though. it is very difficult to do.
2007-07-13 06:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by jashakaru 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll live where ever he's stationed. If there's a vacancy in on base housing you can live there, if not you will get a fairly generous allowance to find a place off base. When he deploys you stay right where you're at.
2007-07-10 08:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they have housing available you can live on or off the base. When he goes on deployment you would stay at his home port city. If he gets a new duty station then you would move with him. Talk to the family support group they are very helpful.
2007-07-10 08:18:53 · answer #8 · answered by tpurtygrl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
when your husband is deployed you will not go with him cause he will be on a aircraft carrier or another ship and you will be at home keeping the home fires burning while he is serving his country and you can live out in town or on base housing but you cant go with him on deployment when you go up for orders you will go with him to your next duty station and next and next and so on
2007-07-10 19:17:14 · answer #9 · answered by feif_1202 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chat with the Navy recruiter and also contact the family support group for accurate answers.
Good luck.
2007-07-10 08:22:57 · answer #10 · answered by kearneyconsulting 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋