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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.

If command sponsorship is not included in your original orders, you must make a request through your chain of command. Once you've made the request, you will receive very specific instructions that must be followed.

Army Regulations permit dependents to move back to the continental United States (CONUS) at Government expense under limited circumstances. The mechanism for returning dependents to CONUS at government expense is Early Return of Dependents (EROD).

If command sponsorship is not included in your original orders, you must make a request through your chain of command. Once you've made the request, you will receive very specific instructions that must be followed. If approved, your military orders will specifically state that dependents are authorized.

The processing time is generally six to eight weeks, so begin the process as soon as orders for command sponsorship are approved. Contact your local personnel office for the proper forms and information. Do not depart your losing installation without receiving the no-fee passport.

1. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) screenings for Command Sponsorship must be done properly to prevent unnecessary delay in completing the Command Sponsorship approval process. This process can take up to 90 days and should be started as soon as possible.

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.

The clearance process can take anywhere from three weeks to three months, dependent upon the gaining base, complication of family member needs and whether the documentation needs to be reviewed by the major command, said Lois Fisher, 62nd MDS EFMP special needs coordinator.

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.

The clearance process can take anywhere from three weeks to three months, dependent upon the gaining base, complication of family member needs and whether the documentation needs to be reviewed by the major command, said Lois Fisher, 62nd MDS EFMP special needs coordinator.