my husband is graduating bootcamp in 2 weeks (nov 9th). he would like the kids and i to go with him for the a-school in pensacola, fl. he is going for aviation and the school is 26 weeks (a little over 6 months). i have already found an apartment, just have to send the deposit. however, i need some help with something.... i have been told by people that he cannot come off base at all, or he gets weekend liberty only, or he can live off base after 3 weeks? does anyone know what is REALLY right here?? any questions are appreciated! thanks!
** i know he is going to need a LOT of time to study, and im going to be spending a lot of time w/the kids by myself, ive heard it from enough people... some please DONT comment on that and just answer my question! thankyou!
2007-10-25 02:44:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
he is in the Navy. Active Duty. we have 2 children, a 2 yr old and a 4 month old, he WANTS us to go with him. like i said... i AM going, so please just answer my question without the "your better off staying home" stuff... thanks!
2007-10-25 03:18:16 · update #1
he is in the Navy. Active Duty. we have 2 children, a 2 yr old and a 4 month old, he WANTS us to go with him. like i said... i AM going, so please just answer my question without the "your better off staying home" stuff... also, he is receiving BAH now because he is married and we have two children. thanks!
2007-10-25 03:18:44 · update #2
You are better off staying at home, He needs all his energy and concentration in A -school. 6 months is not that long, Is he in the reserves and coming back home or Active Duty and YOU are all going to be assigned somewhere else?
Besides, If you go to Pensacola on your own and find an apartment, The government will not give your husband the allowance for rent because he is still in training.
All I can suggest is that, if you and your kids can afford it and he is given liberty/pass for like a 3 day weekend (Holiday weekend) You can visit him at Pensacola.
It seems like you've already made up your mind!
Why bother asking for advice?
most of the answers are from years personal experiences!
I know, I've had many soldiers fail and eventually get kicked out of the service because of spouse problems! He needs all of his concentration in "A" school in order to succeed!
If you plan on staying in the military as a family member spouse, I suggest that you start learning how to sacrifice a little!
2007-10-25 03:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by Hung Lowe 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I was a former student at Pensacola, Fl now staff. Regardin' his liberty status varies. Liberty call goes down at 1600 (4:00). When he first gets there he will be in phase one. He will not be allowed to wear civies he will have to either wear his workin' or dress uniform and curfew is 2100 (9:00) after a while he will be phase 2 civies are authorized curfew during the week days is 2200 (10:00) and they are allowed to go off base on weekends though their curfew is 2400 (1200) than when they get phase 3 their curfew is extended and you get over night liberty on the weekends. Due to a lot of sailors and Marines getting in trouble though there have been a few changes with phase 3. When he gets to the barracks his MIT's will explain to him and the others what they are allowed to do. If he gets in trouble or doesn't return his phase card in he will get knocked down a phase or if he's still phase 1 he stay that way for awhile. Regarding you moving tell him to talk to his MTI's and see if he can be a brown bagger. That means he will live with you off base, but he will have to be at the Barr acks at 0730 in the morning and will have to muster with them and he will go home at 1600, But if he has duty weekends he will stay in the barracks till his weekend is over with. I hope I've helped. And good luck with everything
2007-10-25 18:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by DevilDog'sKitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different levels of liberty. He will start out with no liberty (the first 2 weekd or so) then he will move to liberty but no civilian clothes, then he will have civilian clothes, then since your married he can put in a request chit to live at home though usually the do not allow that unless your school is over 1 year. And frankly he needs to be studying.
He will have advancement exams with will result in raises which being there myself with a family you will despratley need. He needs to study to secure your future.
2007-10-25 11:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by Duchess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all dependant on the amount of time his school is. Normally, dependants dont travel with their soldier during technical training school. The school is designed to transition soldiers from basic back to normal society. I wouldnt waste my money on an apartment while your husband is going to school. Instead, try to visit him on the weekends. I know separation is hard, but in the end you will save grief and money. If his school is like a year long eventually he will be allowed to reside with his family members. However, dont expect laying down next to your husband for the first six to 8 weeks. He will be confined to his dormitories (barracks) with very little ability to stay or live outside of the base. In fact, he could get in a lot of trouble if they find out he is living with you while in school. The major thing is dependant on how long he is at school. Do your research, but as a military spouse myself. I dont reccomend living in an apartment while he is still in training. You want your husband to be the best military person he can and not be side tracked. After his schooling is done you can continue your lives together.
2007-10-25 09:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a recently separated Air Force captain, and I've been through my fair share of tech schools. Your husband (unless specific rules have changed) should be able to live wherever he wants so long as he's at school on time every day, and doesn't miss a recall. I've known lots of other officers whose families came with them to UPT (udergraduate pilot training), because the courses are long and the separation presents an unnecessary hardship on the family.
I don't know who's giving you this information, but it's wrong. Tech school is not like boot camp. Now, if your husband is a new enlisted troop, what I've said above may not apply. Some enlisted tech schools for new recruits can be very much like boot camp. Either way, he needs to contact the schoolhouse directly, and speak to the section commander to find out what restrictions (if any) he is facing. He can call for free from boot camp using a DSN line if he has access to one. I'm sure if he talks to his commanding officer, something can be worked out.
The military asks many things of its members and their families. Unnecessary separation is not one of them. There is almost always some flexibility in the system to accomodate the needs of the members and their families.
Good luck in your journey. The life of a military spouse is not easy, it takes great patience and sacrifice. My prayers are with you.
2007-10-25 09:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by Been There 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If his orders to A school, include you.
You are eligible for base housing, so why rent an apartment, untill you find out if you can get base housing?
He will not be allowed off base during the first 3 weeks of A school.
After the first three weeks, if he is authorized to have dependents during A school.
It must be in his orders to A School.
He will then need the permission of his commander to live off base with you.
That permission is not guarenteed.
What you really need to do, is just wait untill he recieves his orders to A school and actually reports.
To find out if you are actually on his orders and if base housing is available.
He can then also find out, exactly when he could move in with you.
The first three weeks are definately out.
So you have that three week window, to find out the facts, before making a decision.
You really don't want to go to the trouble of moving beforehand, only to find out, you will be living off base by yourself
2007-10-25 10:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about Navy, but I know when I went to tech school in the Air Force we had a "phase program" and the first phase, we had to wear our uniforms every where and could not go off base, but once we got in phase 2 we could wear civilian clothes and go off base... we had a male up there that moved his wife up there and when he got in phase 2 he got to move off base to live with her. SO if its like the air force, he wont be able to go off base for the first few weeks, but you can come ON base because your a dependant and then after that he will have to put in to move off base with you. Totally legit.... and fully possible! :)
2007-10-25 13:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy to 1+triplets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually they keep you locked down for school. When I went to AIT (Army) for 6 months we had a few married people. They were allowed to go off base. However if we got locked down etc. they had to come in to formation etc. If by chance he is late just once they will probably make him move back in the barracks.
I would wait till he arrived there and see what they say to him.
2007-10-25 09:53:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Call your ombudsman, that's the best way to find out.
Or call the school or barracks in which he will be staying.
Things have probably changed down there since I served (7 years ago). I was on Corry Station.
2007-10-25 09:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think he is in a better position to get this question answered. Let him ask.
2007-10-25 09:48:36 · answer #10 · answered by 19G30 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋