Can I move my family to my AIT location and get reimbursed later for it?

2018-08-07T21:42:38-04:00

My orders say I can move my family to my AIT site but my drill servants want me to wait 2 months before I can start the paper work for them to move. Can i move them now to an off post housing and have the army reimburse me for it later? Has anyone done that? Care to share your experience?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 10:27 PM

2018-08-07T22:27:46-04:00

I have seen some soldiers bringing their wife and have them leaving off post but I do not think the army reimburse them for that course. in AIT, you have phases as well that give you privileges. When you arrive, you are in black phase, basically the equivalent of blue phase in BCT, we could not go off post, not wear civilian clothes etc.. if the same applies to your AIT school, it may be difficult to really see your wife. You may want to book an appointment with S1 to discuss your situation. They should be able to help.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 8 at 2018 7:02 AM

2018-08-08T07:02:19-04:00

It is never wise to get ahead of orders. Anything can happen to change your status. If you have orders and your status changes the military will honor those orders if activated. If you move ahead of orders and your military situation changes thay will not reimburse you for speculating. Go to the S1 and ask when you will receive orders. Thank you for your service.

Response by SPC Jeff Hogan, M.S., M.P.S. made Aug 8 at 2018 8:15 AM

2018-08-08T08:15:10-04:00

I can say when I was in AIT one of my fellow soldiers has his wife there; but, he was required to stay on base during the week and could only go home on weekends if memory serves.

Don't quote me on the last part; but, I do know that his wife did come; but, like SPC Zina said below it wasn't immediately.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 8 at 2018 9:06 AM

2018-08-08T09:06:49-04:00

Why do you want to move them at least twice? Once to AIT and then again after AIT when you are assigned to your 1st duty post?

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2018 3:39 PM

2018-08-09T15:39:17-04:00

It would be ideal to wait until you arrive at AIT and discuss it with your command there. Financially it would be smartest to live on post given your rank and TRADOC status.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2018 3:42 PM

2018-08-09T15:42:13-04:00

If you want to secure housing then apply for on post housing now to get yourself on the wait list but that is the only step I would take until you arrive at AIT.

Response by SP5 Lori Pong made Aug 14 at 2018 5:25 PM

2018-08-14T17:25:20-04:00

How long is your AIT?
The Army is not going to reimburse you later for housing. If you jump the gun the cost is on you. You must understand that if you live off post you will receive a housing allowance and anything over and above what you get for that allowance is on you. If money is tight, and as a PFC I would bet it is, you need to be patient and if you are authorized to have your family with you, you would qualify for housing on base which would mean no rent, no utilities.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2018 7:49 PM

2018-08-15T19:49:29-04:00

I have been in AIT as a BMET for over a year, if you have any questions about stuff like that, you can message me!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 1:06 PM

2018-08-17T13:06:55-04:00

I was single during ait but for 68A ait in black phase you will not be able to go home. Your wife and family can have their home but you will not be able to go until you phase up even if they live on post. During black phase all the married soldiers still lived in the bs, had to meet bed check and curfew times, and March with the company to school.

Response by SGT Jason Loar made Aug 20 at 2018 11:47 PM

2018-08-20T23:47:18-04:00

I would suggest waiting. If you move them down before hand, you will be paying out of pocket for that and if leadership finds out, that could be a ucmj offense. Just wait it out

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2018 12:38 PM

2018-09-23T12:38:13-04:00

You would need to contact the school house. They can better help you than the drill sergeants. Having such a long ait you are allowed your family there. I just don't know the exact process.