Posted on Dec 4, 2018
If enrolled in the MACP, and my spouse gets reassigned, what are the rules on collecting BAH and living in the barracks?
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My spouse is currently on orders across the country with a report date of early next month. My branch can’t get me there at least for another 3 months. Is it possible to live in the barracks and still collect BAH or do I have to find an apartment until I come down on orders?
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If you do not have children then you will have to move into the barracks as you will be a GI Bachelor. You could try and get an exception to policy memo to either continue to live in base housing or to get a apartment off post. Definitely get with your S1 to find out the best route to take.
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Who is drawing BAH for the child? Your unit could still possibly make you move into the barracks BUT you can put in a exception to policy memo stating you would like to maintain a location for your child to come and stay with you if needed.
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You can draw Dual Military BAH but I think you have to have commander's aprroval for anything else and even then Finance will have the yea or nay.
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You cannot live in the barracks and draw BAH, however you can draw BAH and live off post. Read the attached article.
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/army-announces-end-to-geographic-bachelors-3353934
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/army-announces-end-to-geographic-bachelors-3353934
Army Announces End to Geographic Bachelors
The Army has now announced an end to the geographic bachelor program. Soldiers with dependents, drawing a housing allowance can no longer live in barracks.
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