Are concurrent travel and command sponsorship the same?

2021-04-13T23:01:30-04:00

I will be PCS'ing to Germany in the coming months and recently applied for command sponsorship. So far, it's been over 30 days since I requested command sponsorship, however, I recently received amended orders that say concurrent travel is authorized for my spouse.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2021 11:20 PM

2021-04-13T23:20:51-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Safe travels for you & your spouse!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2021 11:22 PM

2021-04-13T23:22:39-04:00

Concurrent travel allows your dependents to travel with you, or after you. Once approved, you will receive an MFR with the names of the approved command sponsored dependents. Do not assume it’s been approved until you physically have that MFR

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2021 11:23 PM

2021-04-13T23:23:48-04:00

Yes and no. The approval of Command Sponsorship before your report date, allows to have concurrent travel. So it is cascaded effect.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2021 11:24 PM

2021-04-13T23:24:20-04:00

Concurrent travel just means that you travel together. If your spouse's name is on the orders then your command sponsorship is approved

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Apr 14 at 2021 9:49 AM

2021-04-14T09:49:33-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Great question. No concurrent travel and command sponsorship are not the same. However, you would not received concurrent travel if your command sponsorship wasn't approved. Hope you have a great tour in Germany and make sure you travel and see as much as is possible.