<p>From US Code Title 10 public law relating to nominations:</p>
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<p>“Domicile” is defined as that place where a person has his or her fixed, permanent place of abode. </p>
<p>One can only have one place of permanent residence.</p>
<p>If your parents are divorced, which one claims you as a dependent?</p>
<p>If one of your parents is in the military, where does the active duty member claim his permanent residency? Is the non-member employed? If so, you may have a choice. Check with legal authorities and, if so, pick the most advantageous.</p>
<p>If both parents are in the military, where are their driver’s license issued, where do they pay taxes, where do they intend to retire, etc? This one could get sticky but you would still have to choose.</p>
<p>Bottom line, if you are a military junior you will probably have some leeway; however, a candidate may only have one domicile. If there are doubts, the base/post legal office can help.</p>