Military Deployment

[rphlkm 0]

I'm almost done with everything. I have my wife and son's consulate interview on march 23rd. I'm just wondering if anyone got the same situation as i have right now. I'm in the army and we're supposed to be deploying this may 2016. my problem is i havent seen my wife and son since 2012 and when they get here they don't know anyone else aside from me. I need to be here and guide and show them the difference between my philippines and the US like how things work etc. she doesnt even know how to drive yet and speaks just a little bit of english. i already talked to my leadership and all they said is they dont know yet if the higher ups would allow me to be in rear D or not. I just want to know if anyone else has been through something like this and a good advice on what to do. i'm really hoping not to deploy for now to spend time with my family as to i have not been with them for 4yrs and also being here to help them in adjusting to a new life

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Military Immigration-Related Discussion.

[teanet 20]

I dont know anybody who would be able to do it, I know and heard about lot of people who were in same situation and the spouse had to deploy, army doesnt care about that. When I moved here my husband had to TDY a lot and I was alone and didnt know anybody and it was hard. I can imagine how hard it is for your wife without speaking fluent english and driver license. Depends on where you are, but lot of posts has international wives, around me is lot of Germans, I met some people from my country, maybe she can look on fb and try find other Philippines. Also MWR sometimes has english classes and lot to do for spouses and for kids they usually have skies unlimited with lot of activities. I know its not what you asked for, but just little advice as what your wife can do.

[rphlkm 0]

thanks. that's the same thing ive been getting from my nco's i was just wondering if there's any other option. thankyou

[NikLR 13,227]

I would try to get her introduced to local military families asap. That way she can make some friends while you're gone. Be sure to her her up with basics too make sure shes okay. Put the bills on autopay for example. If need be get grocery delivery or figure out cab costs.

[rphlkm 0]

the thing is i might be gone before they even get here.

[teanet 20]

Is it possible to stay in Philippines and come here after you come back from deployment if they dont want to be here without you? I can imagine it will be huge culture shock, if you re not there, i am sure it is very stressful and difficult, mainly without english and drivers license,

[NikLR 13,227]

Did you expedite knowing you were being deployed?