TBS is coming up

Candice - posted on 08/07/2011

Hi Barbara! We decided to move with hubby. He's currently in his third month here at TBS and it's tough! That being said I don't regret the decision to move one bit. Every second we get to spend with him is worth it! We've been in the corps for almost 11 years now so the stress is nothing new to me. You are right about him having no free time. Right now he is at his barracks room writing an order and packing to go into the field (all next week). Are you still here in Quantico?

Barbara - posted on 08/07/2011

I know this is an older post but I thought I would give my two cents worth to any that may stumble upon this question. I recently moved across the country with our 3 children to support my husband while he attended TBS. I thought I knew what to expect and thought I was making the right choice for my family. Everyone handles the stress of this kind of training differently but through my own personal experience. It would be better for you and your husband in the long run to stay apart during this time. This will allow you to stay in a familiar place with your children while he can focus on training and not worry about meeting the emotional needs a family requires. No matter how little you require....he will have very little time. Even if he chooses to meet the demands of his family, it will be at the sacrifice of his achievement at TBS. He will get time during the holidays. Take that time to see him. Wait for him. Support him. Take care of the home front from a familiar place so you don't have the stresses of a new one. The weekends they do have off, is spent preparing for the next week. Take it for what you will. Everyone has had a different experience. The Marine Corps does move you if that is what you plan. With all that being said...If your husbands feels strongly that you should go then defiantly go. If it's up in the air then take some time to really think about it. Remember if you do go try to have zero expectations.

Ashlie - posted on 05/14/2010

In response to meghan, the MC does authorize travel for depandants, as the school is 6 mos long. To Candice, My husband and I have discussed this many many times, I have two daughers one of withc will be of school age when Hubby hits TBS, I think what is bedt for the marrage is to move with hubby, but whats best for LO's is to stay in their school! it is confusing, and a difficult decision to make, I'm still deciding myself, but I think I will look at it this way, those 6 months, that he will be busy in school will give me a chance to sell my house, look for a new one, git my kids enrolled into a new school, and get the new "home" ready before my hubby gets there. just weigh out whats best for you and your family, and if you don't go with him, you could always take trips to visit! quantico is rich in Marine Corps history and it's a very beautiful and romantic place to spend a weekend! ;) Good luck!

Meghan - posted on 05/13/2010

We have never been through the MECEP program but thought I would give some input. Well, I am not really sure first of all if the MC would move you and your family for that short a period of time. The area is generally very expensive to live in and housing is hard to get from what I have heard. Personally I would stay in SC and have your kids finish out schooling there. I don't think he will have a lot of time off.