Does anyone know what the current deal is with Geographical Bachelor? Can you still do it as long as you live off post?

2017-07-25T16:43:31-04:00

I just had to drop out of the 18X program due to marital issues, postpartum depression after our daughter was born in April this year. My wife does not want to PCS with me. I'm still waiting on orders, but I'm just trying to figure out if I can still do geographical bachelor within the continental U.S. or if I need to fight for orders to Germany or Italy. We currently cannot afford to lose our BAH

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2017 4:59 PM

2017-07-25T16:59:26-04:00

Bear in mind this is from 2016. My takeaway is that you need to contact your Base Housing office to get their input/guidance.

https://www.thebalance.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.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2017 9:06 PM

2017-07-25T21:06:17-04:00

I have geo-bachelors staying in the barracks receiving BAH for their dependent's location. Had to submit paperwork to the CG of the installation. So it's still happening, somewhere. I would check with the base you anticipate getting orders to.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jul 25 at 2017 9:15 PM

2017-07-25T21:15:36-04:00

There is what the AR states, DOD states, what post policy is, and then what happens at a specific unit.
Based on what you have posted, you are NOT a geographical bachelor, that said, ask at your new unit, if they allow it, take it and run, just know it could stop any month without notice.