Posted on May 21, 2018
Which allowances (e.g. DLA, MALT, PER DIEM, etc.) apply for a first PCS?
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Traveling with my wife and son with 2 vehicles from South Florida to Fort Bliss. How would I acquire these being that I'm not aloud to go to my finance office in AIT.
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You should get DLA, mileage, and per diem. 400 miles in a POV is considered a full days drive, so don't kill yourself trying to get to Ft Bliss as soon as possible. Better to be safe.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
I do not believe you get DLA if this is your initial entry AIT and first duty station. General rule is, eight hours driving per day gets you a hotel stay. You should be visiting finance once AIT is complete and you are out processing your current post.
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If your DS chain knows about this, you can ask them to check if your order will include them. You do not ask for allowances- Finance will tell you what you are authorized, or whether they will apply allowances.
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