There is no guarantees that you will get To live together for your entire career. Here is one scenario-: you get sent to another base for 6 months of training. She can't join you because she likes her job and besides you can't afford the hotel and the loss of her job.
Another scenario: you get posted and your 15 year old kid freaks. He refuses to move. Your wife stays at your old home and you proceed to your new job without her.
scenario 3: your mom moves into and old age home to be near you. You get posted. You decide to go to the new posting but leave your wife behind to care for your mom.
Scenario four: six months of training followed by eight months in Afghanistan.
Scenario five: a year long language course in Quebec. Family can visit but doesnt want to move. Scenario six: 10 month course, army won't pay to move your family.
Another scenario: you get posted and your 15 year old kid freaks. He refuses to move. Your wife stays at your old home and you proceed to your new job without her.
scenario 3: your mom moves into and old age home to be near you. You get posted. You decide to go to the new posting but leave your wife behind to care for your mom.
Scenario four: six months of training followed by eight months in Afghanistan.
Scenario five: a year long language course in Quebec. Family can visit but doesnt want to move. Scenario six: 10 month course, army won't pay to move your family.