How does joint domicile work?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:54:42 -0500

I am currently stationed in Ansbach, Germany but might be moved to Baumholder soon. If my husband has orders to join me but his orders are to Ansbach, will we need to file for joint domicile? Or will he just automatically be diverted to baumholder as well?

Response by SPC Richard Zacke made Feb 29 at 2020 1:42 AM

SPC Richard Zacke — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:42:31 -0500

Soldiers may request permissive assignments to another area in the United States, it's territories or within the same overseas command, "without" cost to the Government to establish joint domicile.

Response by 1SG Charles Hunter made Feb 29 at 2020 10:33 AM

1SG Charles Hunter — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 10:33:07 -0500

First, the answer to the last question. No. Nothing happens automatically. Somebody needs to amend his orders (or cancel your pending reassignment).
Are you both enrolled in the Married Army Couples Program (MACP)? That should have happened soon after your marriage. That's not automatic, either. You both have to apply. If you are, the Army is supposed to try to assign you both near enough that you can establish joint domicile. Note that "needs of the Army" take precedence.