There are some differences between military and civilian protection orders. Military protection orders are enforceable only on the base where they are issued. These orders do not meet the due process requirements for full faith and credit because the abuser is not given notice and the opportunity to be heard. Since military protection orders cannot be enforced off the installation, you may want to consider also getting a civil protection order in a judicial district near the military installation. If you live off base, go off base regularly, are moving off base, or are relocating to a new base, a civil protection order issued by a civilian court can.
