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You can choose to file your return before the end of your extension period. File your return in accordance with instructions provided by the Armed Forces.

If you are acting on behalf of someone serving in a combat zone/qualified hazardous duty area and you do not have a power of attorney from that person specifying that you can handle federal tax matters, the IRS will accept a general power of attorney or other statement signed by that person that authorizes you to act on his or her behalf. A copy must be attached to the tax return.

If it is not possible for the spouse of someone serving in a combat zone/qualified hazardous duty area to obtain that person’s signature on a joint return, power of attorney form, or other signed authorization to act on his or her behalf, the IRS will accept a written statement explaining that the husband or wife is serving in a combat zone/ qualified hazardous duty area. The statement must be signed by the spouse filing the tax return and attached to the return.

Above Information Extracted from IRS Publication #3, Armed Forces Tax Guide