Hi Cherise, the Army are there to support all soldiers and their families at home and whilst deployed overseas. There are unit welfare officers assigned to every unit who are engaging with families while you are deployed.

26 May, 2020 15:37

My son was 9 years old when i first deployed for 6 months but i had a good chain of command and family which they fully supportive about deploying. i had attending short cousres and training prior to that many times. You can manage as long as your prepared to make changes you can do anything. My son is now 19 and we have great relationship, very strong minded and independant.

26 May, 2020 15:43

Thank you for the replies, this is something I've wanted for sooo long so I'm willing to do what it takes, glad to know you are still well supported once in. That's great to know. If accepted would I be sent to a base that has nearby facilities? Like nurseries or schools? Is this something I will have to make preparations for and look into myself once knowing my unit/base?

26 May, 2020 15:48

Hi Cherise, each Army base has nearly schools and nurseries, in the Army you will be given information about you next posting location in advance so you can contact schools and research the location

26 May, 2020 16:07