My husband is in the army and we want to book the christmas Ferry home from The Netherlands to the UK, My husband went to put his leave in and got told not to bother as they MIGHT and only a MIGHT they may be away - but no one can give him a definate answer.
How can they say they MIGHT be away - surly some one should have an aswer
2007-10-09 03:08:57 · 12 answers · asked by knomi_uk 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The needs of the military always come before the needs of a family.. when we enlist, that's perfectly clear. Book the ferry. If he's not home, take someone else, or try to get your tickets refunded. Most companies that deal with any sort of travel are usually sympathetic towards military families.
2007-10-09 05:40:38 · answer #1 · answered by Denise S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds rough, but the all needs come secondary to the needs of the Army. The Army is doing what it needs to do to ensure that the people are available should they be deploying here in the not too far off future. Chances are that they (your husband's unit) are on the stand-by window that should the need arise, they may be called upon. Now that window is based on the needs of the Army. If they need it, they will send it. On the flip side, when the requirements are determined for the deployment cycle, the unit may be released. All I can say is cross your fingers and pray for the best. I have been in a similar situation, I'm still taking my leave when I planned but only because the AF changed its plans. Good luck and that you and your husband for your service.
AF SSgt
2007-10-09 03:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously his unit got a warning order or the UK version of a warning order.
They will not give you a definate answer because they cant because of operational security.
If they did tell people they were deploying months ahead of time then these people would go home and tell their wives who would do what your doing now, blab it to everyone hence operational security would have been violated.
Aside from that I dont know what to tell you, he is in the armed forces he goes where they tell him to go when they tell him to go. His unit will be tasked with accomplishing the objectives that are sent down from command.
Everything else including Christmas vacation plans come secondary to military objectives, sorry.
2007-10-09 04:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by h h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple, because the "mission readiness" comes first. Family and personal concerns come second. What "might" be the case falls in the readiness / preparedness category. Equally, they are not obligated to tell you (or him, for that matter) anything by way of reasons for their decisions. To avoid an answer, all they have to say is: "it's classified" and that's the end of it. Military life is very different from civilian life in that respect.
2007-10-09 03:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by scubalady01 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey my brother is in the Army he went to put his leave in and was told he couldnt take it in September and so he was like well I will try again in November but still we dont know...we havent seen him in a year and he is getting deployed in december so we hope to see him before he leaves....but I guess that is how it is when someone else has control of your life...I am sorry but I understand your frustration.
2007-10-09 03:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The military follows the "Uniform code of Military Justice" They are different laws as with the civilian life...They can keep him as long as they like, but will most likely evaluate him then take action from there.
2016-05-19 22:30:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called needs of the military. they can and will dictate when and if he can take leave. They can and will take it away if circumstances change.
Trust me, I have missed out on several vacations and cruises because he couldn't get a straight answer as to whether or not his leave would be approved.
2007-10-09 05:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok to coin an old army phrase..."if the army had wanted you to have a wife they would of issued you one"...meaning the missions, the training and anything else army related comes before your wife or family...
you need to learn to deal with it...and if he has to leave then he has to go but if he doesn't then have a great holiday...
2007-10-09 03:51:46 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Infantry Wife ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Somebody knows and the answer is most likely they will be away. They don't want the rumor mill to go crazy so they are not saying anything definite yet.
2007-10-09 03:31:44 · answer #9 · answered by Info_Please 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the military. War, conflicts and international security issues come first. If the Army wanted your husband to have a family, they would have issued him one.
2007-10-09 03:25:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋