Will my husband be able to get his orders changed?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:22:15 -0400

So my husband is currently in AIT at Fort Leonardwood and I'm currently at Fort Hood. He just got orders to Fort Carson. Our MACP paperwork is almost complete and I was curious if they will delete his orders and send him to Hood?

Response by PFC Jonathan Albano made Aug 15 at 2017 7:16 AM

PFC Jonathan Albano — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:16:45 -0400

It's hard to say although I hope it works out in you two's favor. The program makes being stationed together more likely but doesn't guarantee you two will be. At the end of the day, needs of the Army still applies. Here's a good article on the program. https://www.thebalance.com/married-to-the-military-3344581

Hope you find this helpful.

How Dual Military Couples Manage Their Careers and Relationship

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Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2017 8:24 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 08:24:17 -0400

You need to look into Married Army Couple Program (MACP).
In short, it doesn't guarantee assignment together, but it does calibrate assignments to what post you go to and ensure joint lodging. There are POCs for phone and email on the bottom of the page for the link I posted below.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Married%20Army%20Couples%20Program

HRC Homepage

Toll-Free: 1-888-ARMY-HRC (1-888-276-9472) DSN: 983-9500 askhrc.army@us.army.mil

Response by Hope Wilkins made Aug 22 at 2017 7:52 AM

Hope Wilkins — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 07:52:28 -0400

Good luck honey