Ok If you see my last question on this continuing topic you will see that I concluded that I cannot go with my husband to his duty assignment when he finishes his Infantry training because we will have a newborn baby that I believe will likely be only two weeks old. I know that I will get to see him when he comes on leave and my dad has agreed to go with me as my babysitter (lol lol) so I can attend his graduation. My dad is a police detective so he can protect my baby with his gun lol lol. I believe from previous questions that Jamie will deploy soon after arriving wherever Jamie (my love) is assigned so lets say its in 6 months from the date of his graduation. From my last question I found out that there is on military bases lodging available for visitors. Also a spouse can stay free for ten days. My baby sitter (daddy lol lol) and I can take two rooms so my dad can help me with the baby while Jamie and I get reacquainted. Is this realistic? My dad has tons of vacation time.
2007-10-10 08:54:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Deployments are usually scheduled and it is normal for everyone being deployed to get leave so he should have time off. This is not a hard and fast rule or law so it could change but he would know about that and could let you know ahead of time. There is visitors quarters on most bases but you really need to make sure you get reservations when you need them as early as possible-many people will be doing what you are doing and some of the visitors quarters are in use by people vacationing or passing through so they do get filled up. Good luck. BTW-Police amn or not "Daddy" should not take his gun on a military base; they are really strict about unauthorized weapons and carry permits and off duty civillian police do not matter when it comes to that. Have him leave the gun at home when he goes or have him check t in with the Military Police when you arrive.
2007-10-10 09:31:39 · answer #1 · answered by GunnyC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is totally realistic. You may have to pay for the second room for your Dad, but on base lodging is pretty reasonable. Also, be aware that getting spots can be iffy and is determined by how many military on orders need the rooms, so you may want to set aside some extra money from his first few checks in case you need to pay for a room off base. I realize how hard a choice this was for you to make. You had a lot to consider...you should be proud of both yourself and your husband. I have no doubts that you will make a top notch military wife. Best of luck and stay safe.
2007-10-10 09:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There isn't much you can do to help your baby know his father except by hearing his voice over the phone or possibly have your husband tape his voice saying goodnight or something, but you can help your older child remember his father. Email letters, drawings, pictures. A tape made by your husband possibly telling a favourite story or two that he can listen to of a night. When your husband does return don't either of you try to force your son to interact with his father. He will need a little time to be comfortable with him again. But if for instance you have had your child listening to a tape of his father telling him his bedtime story then he can do it in person his first night back. This may help keep his ties with his father. My husband has often been away for a few weeks at a time. Now his work will keep him away 2-3 months. Each night he calls the kids to say goodnight and listen to them tell him everything that they have done during the day. We have a map with magnets on it to show where we are and where their father is. They love it. They take turns in moving his magnet as he moves around with his work. They also like to check the weather where he is and see what it is like compared to the weather at home. My eldest is 12.5, I have a 7yr old and my youngest is 4.5. They really looked forward to his call every night. What child wouldn't? They have his undivided attention and can tell him everything they did because he has made sure that he has set aside that time specifically for that reason.
2016-05-21 00:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
before deployment the units usually get anywhere between 2-4 weeks of block leave, depending on the unit, the higher ups and what they want. though its usually not right before deployment, but a month to a month and a half before the estimated deployment date. as far as staying free, i've never heard of that and i've been to tons of army posts...but maybe this is something new or specific to the post you are going to. there is lodging but depending on the actual post, there could be no rooms available at all...so make plans way ahead of time just to be sure you get a place. just in case you cant get on post lodging, many have a type of welcome center that can help you with making arrangements for all of that. good luck to you and your family
2007-10-10 09:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by gina.alvarez1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
um wrong, spouses CANNOT stay Free. nor is time off before deployment a guarantee. do they try, absolutely, but nothing is ever promised. he will have some time off most likely before having to report to his duty station, but he cannot take more than however much leave he has earned, and they only earn 2.5 days per month.
2007-10-10 09:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is realistic. Do what you can for love. Stay strong and good luck!
2007-10-10 08:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋