Is the military seen as a home?

Question

I understand through the week you will sleep and stay there constantly until typically the weekends. I have also heard during the weekends you get time on your own to either see family or stay. Does this mean if I choose to stay there then would it just be like a home? Continuing to eat, sleep and go out but without all the rules?

Claire W. · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question.
Yes, when you have a weekend off, it's completely up to you how you spend it. Many soldiers choose to stay on camp at weekends, so you certainly wouldn't be alone.
Army camps have a real community feel, and for many soldiers they become a home away from home 😊
Take a look at this video and our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/N-V1xRwig4U

Leo Stacey · Answer

Would this also apply to Catterick or are they stricter?

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