Posted on Apr 25, 2015
SPC(P) AnnMarie Gonzales
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If I PCS to Germany, and leave my spouse state-side... will I still collect BAH while living in the barracks?
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SFC Stephen King
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While you are on a unaccompanied duty assignment the BAH is based on you spouses location and it will continue.

Army Regulation 37-104-3 Pay and Allowance
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SPC(P) AnnMarie Gonzales
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Thank you!
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SFC Richard Graczyk
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If this is considered an un-accompanied tour, you will recieve BAH based on your spouse's zipcode within in the US.

-FM-37-104-3 Pay and Allowance

FYSA, I don't believe Germany is an unaccompanied tour like Korea, which has an option to be accompanied or unaccompanied.
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SPC(P) AnnMarie Gonzales , it is a very important distinction if the tour is accompanied or unaccompanied. There can be exception to policies to receive a rate for geographical separation on what is considered an "accompanied" tour, but those approvals are not common (in my experience) and the circumstances must support the exception.

If there are now unaccompanied tours in Germany, then there shouldn't be an issue at all. Just make sure you process the paperwork correctly during in-processing.

Enjoy your tour!
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CPT Aaron Kletzing
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Yes, you will still get BAH -- and it will be pegged to your spouse's location. This is because you are on an unaccompanied tour. I am 99.9% sure this is correct, though I don't have the reg handy.
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SPC(P) AnnMarie Gonzales
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Thank you!
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CPT Aaron Kletzing
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Anytime! Good luck to you and keep in touch with us all on RP!
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