If I am married to a Marine who is stationed at Camp Pendleton, how hard is it for me to get Fort Irwin?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 May 2019 17:42:04 -0400

Like I do not mind not living in the same house, as long as I can drive down there on the weekends to see her and spend time.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made May 11 at 2019 6:17 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:17:02 -0400

Easy. Call hr

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 11 at 2019 7:07 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 11 May 2019 19:07:43 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Are you enrolled in MACP? The program now covers Joint married couples. https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Married%20Army%20Couples%20Program

You need to work with your chain of command and let your branch know you want Ft Irwin. Surprisingly, there are many who seek to go there, but not such a line that you'll get much push back. Spent 4 years there.

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Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 11 at 2019 7:18 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 11 May 2019 19:18:12 -0400

You need to address the issue with HRC quick

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2019 2:18 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 May 2019 02:18:24 -0400

Getting there isn't usually an issue as long as there's a slot for your MOS and Rank. How long it takes to get there is a different story. There are minimum time on station requirements and HRC manning cycles which would likely put your PCS sometime next year.