Are concurrent travel and command sponsorship the same?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:01:30 -0400

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

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:20:51 -0400

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

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:22:39 -0400

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

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:23:48 -0400

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:24:20 -0400

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

SGM Steve Wettstein — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:49:33 -0400

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.