What can I do to PCS at the same time with my wife?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:27:36 -0400

My wife and I are both in the Army, but still in AIT. Army Couple Program is good, got the same assignment! We are not prior service.
I will grad on Oct 02nd and she will grad at the end of November. My report date is November 13th but could change (that’s what I heard so far).
I want to travel at the same time with her, so wait for her to grad and PCS (to Hawaii).
Please what are my options if there are?

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Aug 25 at 2019 11:40 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 23:40:57 -0400

None. It will work out later

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2019 11:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 23:46:33 -0400

Sorry, it's not going to happen. Get used to being split from your spouse and just be happy you two are close together. As a 91F,once you become a SSG it will be almost impossible to get stationed where you want. If your spouse is a 91F, then even worse.
The Army is not going to let you, a fully qualified Soldier, sit around unoccupied for two months because you don't want to travel alone. Go to Hawaii and set up your house so your spouse has a home ready to walk into when she gets there. As opposed to the two of you sitting in lodging for weeks waiting on a house.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2019 2:20 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 02:20:38 -0400

It is only 2 months plus your actually report date is close to when she graduates. That is not bad. Go get things set up and put in what little leave you have or a pass or two when she gets there. Talk to your leadership about it ahead of time.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2019 2:57 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 02:57:46 -0400

You can try to get a further out report date. But I suggest to just get everything ready for your wife. If you are already inprocessed and settled, it makes things easier for your wife.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2019 5:06 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 05:06:59 -0400

Let’s say I travel first and set up everything for the house, what can I do to comeback to the mainland and assist her for a couple of days (Her Graduation)? Also travel back to Hawaii together by minimizing the expenses?

Response by SSG Steven Mangus made Aug 26 at 2019 5:51 AM

SSG Steven Mangus — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 05:51:54 -0400

Although you guys are a dual military couple, remember this, I the army wanted you to have a spouse; you would have been issued one. Go and get the house ready and stay out of trouble while in Hawaii while there alone...

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Aug 26 at 2019 6:13 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 06:13:44 -0400

Don’t see it happening my friend. Nevertheless, is not that bad of a situation. Go ahead and set up everything for your spouse arrival. Word of advice: don’t get too crazy!!!! Be frugal but enjoy the islands.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2019 8:28 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:28:39 -0400

The only way I can see you being able to wait for your wife is if you have enough leave days until she graduates. That report date on your orders is just the last possible day for you to get there. Your real report date will be what is on your leave form. It would be best to get there first so you can get your house there and be there when your household goods arrive.