Will getting married to another SM here at Fort Bragg cause my orders to Korea to change?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:31:23 -0500

I just received orders to Korea from Ft bragg, but im getting married to a SPC that is stationed here, would my orders change?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2022 12:36 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:36:22 -0500

Not necessarily it depends on a lot of factors. A good source here on RP is SFC Private RallyPoint Member he can give you all the Pertinent information.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Nov 8 at 2022 1:02 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:02:19 -0500

If you aren't married yet I'm assuming you have unaccompanied orders? When are you getting married? You can't get orders to reflect a spouse until you have a spouse. You should be getting guidance on this from your leadership to help you make informed decisions.

Response by COL Randall C. made Nov 8 at 2022 2:09 PM

COL Randall C. — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:09:15 -0500

Would your orders change before you're married? No.
Will they change after you're married? Maybe, but you'll have to push the system.

AFTER you have a marriage license and are officially married, you both can enter into the Married Army Couples program (MACP)*. To quote the regulation (AR 614-200), "enrollment in the MACP does not guarantee reassignment together but does ensure that both Soldiers will be automatically considered for future joint-domicile assignments."

Once enrolled, then you can push the Army to relook assignments under the MACP. It's possible you could be extended, she could be curtailed, or that one is sent and the other follows. It all depends on what assignments are possible, how many round pegs they need in round holes at the different locations, etc.
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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2022 5:26 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:26:38 -0500

No, they definitely will not. But you can request a HAAP back to your location to rejoin your spouse, or they can reenlist for an assignment and you can meet them there.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 9 at 2022 9:52 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:52:33 -0500

Don't hold your breath. Even after six years of retirement, I can perceive (not factual) you are trying to outsmart the system. I'm not a saying you are, but as the old saying goes: “perception is reality.”