What are the pros and cons of being enrolled in the MACP?

2021-09-10T01:12:57-04:00

Curious about the realities of the Married Army Couples Program. Wanting to know how effective it is and any suggestions! Wife and I will be different MOS’s but both AD. Thanks!

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Sep 10 at 2021 2:35 AM

2021-09-10T02:35:15-04:00

My wife and I were both Active Duty when we met and in Korea when we got married. Being in the MACP was great. they adjusted my DEROS so that I could fly back with her, sent us to the same location and then when I PCS'd so did she, to the same place. Well worth it and made it that much easier. Hope this helps

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 2:47 AM

2021-09-10T02:47:34-04:00

I see you are a 42A so you can go about anywhere. Does she have an MOS that can go anywhere or a small one that can only go to a select few places? That will determine if you two get the chance to PCS together or not and maybe get the same state.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 12:04 PM

2021-09-10T12:04:04-04:00

The pro is that you'll both PCS to your next assignment together.
The con is you can only go where there is a place for both of you. The higher rank you get the harder that is to accomplish