As a newly enlisted unmarried soldier (without children), how do I add my mother as a dependent?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:27:18 -0400

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2017 4:35 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:35:13 -0400

You need to complete a secondary dependent packet and submit it to DFAS. Once DFAS approves it, then you will need to enroll your mother in DEERS and in Tricare.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2017 4:36 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:36:09 -0400

When you get to Basic Training, during your in-processing, you will hit the DEERS section. You can add your mother as a dependent at that time.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Aug 2 at 2017 6:13 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 18:13:18 -0400

PVT Private RallyPoint Member To qualify as a secondary dependent, your mothers income, not including your contribution, must be less than one-half of the actual living expenses. The law requires the individual to be ‘in fact’ dependent on you, the service member. Your contribution must be more than one-half of the dependent’s actual monthly living expenses. Documentation to prove living expenses and your contribution must ALWAYS be provided.

And this is HOW you do it if eligible
https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/SecondaryDependency/secondarydependency_Army.html

secondarydependency_Army.html