If you are based in Korea...

Question

My husband said there is a possibilty that he could be based in Korea and i heard that family cannot live with them on base. Is this true?

He is the army for infantry and is currently in BCT at Fort Benninng, GA.

Answer 1

Sometimes you can go if you get commanded sponsered. If you get sponsored if is a 2 year tour I think.

Usally it only occurs for higher ranking soldiers because space is very limited in Korea.

Answer 2

you can if you are married.

Answer 3

I answered your other question but thought I would give info as best as I know it.  If you want to go to Korea with him then he will need to submit command sponsorship paperwork..that is if that is his assignment.  If you get approved for command sponsorship then yes you would be allowed to move to Korea but his assignment would change from 1 to 2 or 3 years.  

Edit..the Army is trying to increase the number of accompanied tours to Korea now that they have made the bases more family friendly.  However, since he will be still somewhat lower ranking (not sure if he went in as a E1 or what) he may not be approved.  They are approving E-5 and up but not sure about lower ranking.  That is what we were told when my husband was going there.

Answer 4

Korea is still in a state of war. A cease fire is in affect and the country could be fully engaged in fighting at any moment the north or south decide to go at it. Your safety could not be guaranteed, and your husband would not fight effectively if he were to worry about you too.

Answer 5

You can go with him if it is a dependent authorized PCS, which would be 2-3 years, and you will be listed on his orders. If you are listed on his orders, it would be command sponsored. Command sponsored slots are generally reserved for Sr. NCOs and officers who are stationed further south.

More times than not, Korea tours are dependent restricted "hardship tours" that are 12 months in which the military does not authorize you to move with your husband. You can go unaccompanied, but the military discourages it, and will not pay for your move.