Is it possible to get Command Sponsorship for OCONUS if the HRC did not recommend you for travel because of EFMP?

Ashley Marie No. Unfortunately that is the process. The conversation has to be between the gaining medical treatment facility (MTF) provider and the losing provider. HRC is just going off the medical decision. The gaining MTF is saying they don't have the ability to treat you in the location. Until they come off that, it will be no. Work with your existing provider and the patient advocate to make the case directly to the other MTF's EFMP manager. They may be looking for a specific time period to determine that you are stable with the right mix of treatment and medication. Ask those specific questions. Once you hit that threshold, have your soldier reapply for command sponsorship. If approved, the orders will be amended and the tour extended to the command sponsored duration. What doesn't seem like a big thing for your CONuS provider, may be treatment unavailable in a remote place in Eastern Europe or South Korea.

The reason why this program was established and keeps expanding to cover more family health issues is that the Army is trying to avoid undue hardship on your family, the service member, and the unit chain of command. Lack of family readiness is the single largest reason soldiers redeploy. There has to be a reasonable expectation that once deployed they can complete their obligations and mission. This is one safety valve among others.

Ashley,
What is the procedure for appealing an EFMP decision? I cannot find anything about appeals. I am having issues with this process and was placed in this program for a super common condition.

Were you married prior to the assignment? Were you enrolled in EFMP prior to the assignment?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then starting 1 Jan 2019, HRC must give your husband 3 duty station choices to which you have a week before making a decision to ensure services are available at the location.