In an effort to improve support for dual military families, the Navy Personnel Command has updated the military couple assignment policy. Here is what you need to know: (1) the revised policy updates the collocation procedures and makes orders negotiation less cumbersome; (2) changes are being made to existing personnel information technology (IT) systems that will better identify dual military families; (3) If a Sailor chooses not to be collocated, they contact their detailer and negotiate appropriate orders; (4) a flag officer review is required when detailers cannot collocate dual-military families; and (5) to keep the system working properly, the Navy requires Sailors to keep their records updated, especially if there is a change in marital status.
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