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How do I request a command sponsorship?

How do I request a command sponsorship?

The Soldier must apply for Command Sponsorship. The process includes an EFMP screening of each family member and approval from your Soldier’s gaining command. This process can be initiated 180 days prior to Soldier’s PCS Report date to allow for Command Sponsorship Orders.

How can I get my husband to sponsor my command?

The following requirements are necessary for a family member to become command sponsored:

  1. The sponsor must be serving a 36-month tour.
  2. The sponsor must have 12 months remaining on tour.
  3. The family member must meet criteria to qualify as a dependent as indicated in Appendix A, Volume 1, Joint Federal Travel Regulation.

How long does it take for command sponsorship to be approved?

How long does the application take? The entire application process can take 3 weeks to 3 months, from completing the required forms and family EFMP screenings (and enrollments if needed) to the review of your completed application.

What happens if command sponsorship is denied?

If command sponsorship is denied, you will receive “unaccompanied orders.” Your family members may still be able to move to your PCS host country, but be aware that you will be responsible for all transportation, moving and living expenses associated with their move.

Will I get Bah If stationed in Korea?

Basic Allowance For Housing (BAH) No Yes, if family resides in States No (family is in Korea) BAH is an amount of money authorized to assist a member in defraying the housing cost incurred by Service Members assigned to a Permanent Duty Station (PDS) within the continental U.S. (CONUS).

What is DA form 4187?

What is a DA Form 4187? This particular form is known as a Personnel Action form. It is used by a soldier who wants to request a personnel action on their own behalf. This could include training, reassignment, extra rations, name changes, and more.

What is a DA form 4186?

A DA Form 4187 will be used by the Department of the Army. This particular form is known as a Personnel Action form. It is used by a soldier who wants to request a personnel action on their own behalf. This could include training, reassignment, extra rations, name changes, and more.

Who can be command sponsored?

A COMMAND-SPONSORED Dependent is a Dependent residing with a member at an OCONUS location at which an accompanied-by-dependents tour is authorized, the member is authorized to serve that tour, and who is authorized by the appropriate authority to be at the member’s Permanent Duty Station.

Why would command sponsorship be denied?

If command sponsorship is denied It may be denied because of the location of the duty station, the length of your tour, insufficient family support resources at the duty station or other reasons. Perhaps most importantly, your family members will not automatically receive permission to live in your PCS host country.

What conditions qualify for Efmp?

Have serious or chronic medical problems, physical disabilities, mental health disorders or require intensive follow-up support or early educational/special education services.

What is a DA 5434?

To counsel soldier or civilian employee about sponsorship program entitlements, obtain a sponsorship election, and provide information to gaining battalion or activity on arrival of new members. Mandatory. Nondisclosure may prevent participation in the sponsorship program. DA FORM 5434, JUN 93.

Do you need DA Form 4187 to request command sponsorship?

Soldiers do not need to send DA Form 4187 or DA Form 5888 to request command sponsorship for these children. Soldiers must, however, provide supporting documentation (for example, birth certificate, proof of command sponsorship of the spouse) to the USAG MPD.

How to request a command sponsorship in Korea?

The following forms and requirements must be submitted through the Soldiers servicing MPD no earlier than 180 days and no later than 30 days from the 1 Out of Country Forms (currently not in Korea) 2 In Country Forms (currently in Korea) 3 Track your Command Sponsorship request.

How to apply for command sponsorship Eighth Army?

Please contact the CSP office at: [email protected] How long does the application take? The entire application process can take up to 30 days from receipt of the Family Travel Request.

When do you get a command sponsorship order?

The process includes an EFMP screening of each family member and approval from your Soldier’s gaining command. This process can be initiated 180 days prior to Soldier’s PCS Report date to allow for Command Sponsorship Orders.

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