In keeping with international human resource management literature spouse the short-term international assignments experience for the individuals (Vance & Paik, 2011), our exploratory study confirmed that the experience was overwhelmingly positive from a professional point of view. It offers a change from routine regimental life and is usually an interesting and rewarding appointment, The management development dimension of undertaking an international assignment (Tahvanainen et al., 2005) is also confirmed : ‘‘Great job satisfaction....lots more flexibility and authority than at home’’ (FAM 03S).