Geographical Bachelor, can anyone give me an insight on how that works? Can family still live on post if I were to get orders?

2019-07-27T08:30:02-04:00

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 27 at 2019 9:49 AM

2019-07-27T09:49:04-04:00

SFC Private RallyPoint Member Do you have orders for an OCONUS location?

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jul 27 at 2019 11:45 AM

2019-07-27T11:45:57-04:00

Worked. Program no longer exists. Cannot have it both ways. You either live in the barracks and get no BAH or you live offpost and get BAH. As you are opting to have your family split, you are going to get BAH w/ Dependants based off of where you are stationed and then have to turn around and pay for quarters where they are, and where you are. That is going to each a chunk of change.

Not sure what your situation is financially but you might just have to eat that bullet and move them regardless of the program.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2019 12:57 PM

2019-07-27T12:57:47-04:00

Depending on if there is family housing at the new duty station you have the option to move to family housing and not get BAH. That’s what I’m doing at my duty station now. You won’t have to pay for the house and your family will be there with you. And family housing is for a married couples with or with out children, not fiancés or domestic partners. You will need to provide your marriage certificate if it applies to your situation.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2019 5:49 PM

2019-07-27T17:49:32-04:00

If you're trying to avoid moving your family, the normal way to homestead is to volunteer for Korea, Kuwait or any other dependent restricted tour with a HAAP back to your home station. It will reset your time on station. I've seen people stay on Bragg over a decade doing this.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2019 8:51 PM

2019-07-27T20:51:11-04:00

I'm currently in that situation now at Lewis. Just finished a 2 year in germany as a geo bat. Moved to lewis and was told I need to move my wife with me or I wont recieve BAH. I own a home and am paying a mortgage on it. The house isnt rentable and housing in Washington state is too expensive. If I live on post I lose my BAH and cant pay the mortgage. Right now my only option is to get an exception to policy from the CG.