When do you apply for the Married Army Couples Program?

Jessie Jones — Mon, 21 May 2018 16:28:52 -0400

My husband is in the army and I just swore in last week. I leave for basic next month and have been receiving various answers about when to enroll in the MACP. Some have said ask about it in basic or AIT and some have said you can’t apply until you’re at a duty station already. How do I increase my chances of receiving the same duty station out of AIT that he’s currently stationed at? Does anyone know the correct time and process? I understand being stationed together is not a guarantee but I would like to be as proactive as possible to increase our chances.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 21 at 2018 4:42 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Mon, 21 May 2018 16:42:42 -0400

It can be done after basic...essentially after you are officially a Sm eligible for MACP.
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN6692_AR614-200_Web_FINAL.pdf
AR 614-200 chap 5, Section IV

ARN6692_AR614-200_Web_FINAL.pdf

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2018 8:06 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 May 2018 20:06:19 -0400

Dual mil here. Its easiest and BEST to do it in AIT. As SOON as you get there. It has to be done on BOTH sides. You will need to notify your platoon Sgt as soon as you get to AIT that you need to be enrolled in MACP. Your spouse will also need to put in a packet through his s1. The MACP only works if both of you are enrolled and put in necessary paperwork.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 22 at 2018 9:50 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 22 May 2018 09:50:56 -0400

You need to sign up immediately will you can- or else your chances of being assigned with him after training will be just about 0- that is what MACP is for- to TRY to keep you together- try not will , not have to, just try.

Response by SGT Victoria Belbusti made Jun 26 at 2018 7:14 PM

SGT Victoria Belbusti — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:14:06 -0400

Did you get this figured out? My wife is joining and the recruiter is trying to get us to sign an acknowledgment that we may not be stationed together. Did this happen to you?
The Reg addresses AIT soldiers who marry each other but not our situation.

Response by Grant Dupree made Jan 28 at 2020 2:35 PM

Grant Dupree — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:35:32 -0500

My wife is in BCT now and I am in the process of joining. Does anyone have an idea how I should go about this or how long it would take to get stationed together?