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First off I want to say thank you for serving our wonderful country! However I am here to ask a few questions. My husband is away at MCT at Camp Pendelton for the next week and a half then off to MOS school in Pensacola, for cryptology.. my first question is:
1. How long does this school last??
2. If our sons and I move to Florida what is the possibility of him getting to spend the weekends with us?
3. He was prior Navy for 3.5 years so does that make him more likely to be deployed sooner?
4. Do we get BAH while he is at his MCT and MOS, we married after boot camp...
5. What is the typical wait when requesting to live on base?
and Finally....
6. Would you encourage a family to shoot for base housing or off base housing, and what is the main differece??
Semper Fi
Amanda
Amanda:
Thank you!
Here are the answers:
1. I believe it's 26 weeks. Possibly longer these days.
2. Weekends shouldn't be an issue. However, Pensy is expensive to live in, and housing is probably at a premium. Something to consider. I would advise not moving because you'll be moving again in a short time.
3. No. His time will come, but it will be dependant on his unit he is assigned to.
4. Yes. You are eligible for BAH now.
5. It depends on the base. Housing is assigned by rank. In some places, the wait can be as long as 2 years, others, 6 months.
6. My family loved on base housing. Always apply! You can always turn it down later, but always, always, apply.
All the best, and good luck!
Jason
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