I started dating a guy who's in the army. Things are moving pretty well for him and I. We've even thought about having me move in with him.
But he has to deploy in a few months for 18 months.
I just wanted to know either from personal experience or from sites that have information on this.
I simply want to know what there is to know about the army. No offense, but I don't really need to know about MOS and rankings or anything of that nature.
I would like to know basically if I decide to marry this guy the type of lifestlye I would have to get used to and such.
He's already signed up to continue being in the army until 2012. I wanted to know if I would be able to live with him on post.
Things of that nature.
If this makes sense to anybody out there, then please feel free to leave me comments. Anything at this time can help.
He's in the ARMY, and I just wanted to know some of the rules and regulations he or I have.
Things we wouldn't be allowed to do and such.
Thanks to all. :)
2007-11-14 16:19:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No Sodomy. It's illegal according to the UCMJ. That includes oral sex.
I always thought that was a funny law when I served.
2007-11-14 16:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dont listen to the people on here giving you negative answers, yes (if you are married) you will be able to lie on post with him, and if you decide to live off post and get a place they will give you BAH, this is to pay rent and utilities, the amount is based on the location of where you are at. Things can be tough sometimes and the life of being married to a soldier is definitly not a glamorized one like on movies and stuff. It is hard, lonely and sometimes frustrating, but at the same time you have each other and you you can have a lot of fun! You will always have to remeber that his job comes first, whether you or him like it! In the begining yes money is a little tight, but you can work and you guess will be alright, you will not be struggling that bad, I didnt work in the begining and we had a baby, and we werent out begging for money or anything, You just need to be sure that you can handle the deployments, the last minute change of plans... etc. Sometimes yes it is frustrating but you always have to remember that every thing that he has to do is not because he neccessarily wants to but because this is his job as a soldier. I am sure at certain times he would much rather be at home sitting there spending time with you. But over all this is some of the harder things to deal with, but I would say the BIGGEST! but if you ever want to talk you can email me!
2007-11-15 11:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by sexylilmama_82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are wealthy, and can ignore his paltry stipend, and live off base, your romance may last. Otherwise , the housing if available is average horrid. You can shop at the PX but, again, if you're living on his pay, you'll be going to the Red Cross for help. You'll receive medical care, but don't have a baby. All kinds of complications arise, like lack of baby sitters when you need them so you can get off base before you lose your mind. Other than the sex, you'll be married to the service. Be prepared for much marital tension. Sorry, there's also the matter of Iraq. You'll receive some money to live on but he'll be over there and you here, living on a razor's edge worried about him. Wait out his discharge. Incidentally anything your local army recruiter tells you is suspect. He is paid to sell, sell, sell. the service.
2007-11-15 00:58:16 · answer #3 · answered by te144 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i was deployed myself back in 2004-2005, and to be honest with you the your army experience is really going to depend on what his job is. Is he a combat MOS or a support MOS? I was a Cavalry Scout and it was very hard for my Fiance because i was constantly in the field and training all the time. support MOS' have it a little easier, but overall the army is a lifestyle not just a job. It takes a while to get used to and even then alot of things happen that you dont expect. Its really hard to plan things. But its not a bad life the army takes care of you and pay for alot of things so there are alot of benefits as well. just be prepared for anything, and always be supportive of him. good luck
2007-11-15 00:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by jabadog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can only live on post if you are married. He can only live off post if he is either married or an E-5 or above. I beleive its something like 75% of all military marriages fail. Mine did and everyone I know that got married in service did as well. Good luck with that.
2007-11-15 02:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Army needs you and it is a noble profession to be a soldier as an epitome for the love of country.
2007-11-15 00:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to army.com and look up as much information as possible. then go to your local recruiter office. and ask as many questions. take notes. learn alot of knowledge before you join
2007-11-15 05:36:45 · answer #7 · answered by ~**im the sweetest girl**~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try military wives.com and ask the wives themelves
2007-11-15 00:33:50 · answer #8 · answered by ball 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about in list. Our soldiers need someone to help them take off the pressure.......
2007-11-15 00:31:12 · answer #9 · answered by Mark L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is why girls are retarded...
this isn't even my words but you two have "just started dating" and you're already talking about marriage.
get your head out of your ***
2007-11-15 00:24:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋