35M: Will I be able to bring my family to DLI?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:48:43 -0500

I am enlisted as a 35M. Married and have a 2 year old. I have been told I will be able to bring my family to DLI but I don’t want to be surprised if that is not true. Are there any soldiers who went to DLI out of AIT and were able to bring their family?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Nov 28 at 2018 11:51 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:51:06 -0500

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member The answer you seek is perishable, do not rely on what was allowed for someone yesterday, never mind last month, year. Ask, but check and verify.
Available room, current Travel and housing business rules, School rules, rank, kids ages, all have a play in it.

You will need to put some trust in the folks creating your orders, the local travel section processing you. And a check on things on the DLI end to confirm.

Dont forget to ask about travel costs, are they covered for your family?., if so how much will it cover it?
If your going to have to live off the DLI campus, what is the current rate and look at what kind of a place that gets you.

Monterey California is not a cheap location to live in. Job opportunities and day care is also not the best.. So consider ALL of the things that go in to bringing your family.
How much will BAS be for you while there, consider local food prices.
Gas prices, all other prices for what it costs to buy, live, enjoy the area.

I grew up in the area, and was stationed there for most of 7 years...It was a treasure spot of the Army for a long time... Im glade I was there when I was a bit better off as a dual military couple of NCO's, and awesome new housing on post.

Response by LTC Jeff Shearer made Nov 28 at 2018 11:56 AM

LTC Jeff Shearer — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:56:58 -0500

Most were just young troops however it was a PCS move.

I did Spanish and it is the shortest. Some languages/courses are much longer. All that to say I is certainly worth checking out

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2018 7:59 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:59:56 -0500

As of yesterday, you can bring your family to DLI, it is a PCS. Here is the webpage to housing services for specific questions.http://www.monterey.army.mil/Housing/housing_main.html
There are dozens of married SM’s in my company alone. Off post military housing takes all of your BAH, which runs around $1700/month for E1-E4, but you can find other places if you prefer. Always check your orders first of course.

You will not be given BAH during your time at AIT, as it is not long enough for a PCS. 19 weeks to be specific. There were people who’s spouses moved out to Sierra vista for the duration of the school, however it was not on the army’s dime.

Presidio of Monterey

The United States Army Garrison located in Monterey is home to the Defense Language Institute.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2018 9:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:40:26 -0500

It is a PCS length school. You will be able to bring your family.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2018 9:37 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 09:37:54 -0500

Yes you PCS with your family.
Be prepared for very long days and being exhausted from learning a new language all day.
You’re family really needs to grasp how demanding that course is.

Response by MSG James Devereaux made Feb 13 at 2019 7:24 PM

MSG James Devereaux — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:24:43 -0500

Yes