Posted on Nov 28, 2018
35M: Will I be able to bring my family to DLI?
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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?
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Posted 6 y ago
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SGT(P) (Join to see) 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
The United States Army Garrison located in Monterey is home to the Defense Language Institute.
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SGT(P) (Join to see) No, if you have a lease back home you’ll still get BAH for that of course. I’m saying that you wouldn’t receive money to move your family to Huachuca with you for AIT. It is not a PCS.
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Ahh okay that makes sense. Thank you, for replying. Helps me feel a bit better about it all.
Ahh okay that makes sense. Thank you, for replying. Helps me feel a bit better about it all.
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SGT(P) (Join to see) Any time my friend. I am currently at DLI, so if you need any specific bits of information, I can put you in contact with those concerned. Feel free to PM me.
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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
I did Spanish and it is the shortest. Some languages/courses are much longer. All that to say I is certainly worth checking out
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Thank you for responding. I’m iust wondering if anyone else had any issues with bringing their family with them.
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LTC Jeff Shearer
Odds are much better simply because of the length of the course SGT(P) (Join to see)
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