How does BAH work for Reservists?

2020-05-10T23:45:31-04:00

I have read somewhere that BAH only applies to reservists on active orders but I also read elsewhere that BAH is applicable to everyone in the army. Which is more true? Any resources and help would be greatly appreciated.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 10 at 2020 11:54 PM

2020-05-10T23:54:27-04:00

It is my understanding that Reservists on active duty orders draw BAHType I on day 31. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/fy-2006-military-pay-and-benefits-3353290

Basic Allowance for House (BAH) Type II: Enlisted Members

Guard and Reserve members on active duty for less than 30 days receive a different type of housing allowance than active duty members.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2020 12:19 AM

2020-05-11T00:19:07-04:00

Reservists are not entitled to BAH until their 31st day activated.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2020 12:56 AM

2020-05-11T00:56:09-04:00

Reservists do not get BAH on a monthly base unless on active duty orders.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2020 8:11 AM

2020-05-11T08:11:17-04:00

Reservists get BAH type II any time they are on active duty orders. It's calculated differently from BAH type I. It's not based on duty location or HOR but is the same for everyone across the board based on rank. For example, you will get BAH type II every year while you are on AT orders.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2020 8:29 AM

2020-05-11T08:29:12-04:00

BAH in the reserve components;

-Drill or additional assemblies: no BAH

-Any kind of orders 1-29 days: BAH RCT (known as Type 2)
https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Docs/perdiem/browse/Allowances/Non-Locality_BAH/2020-Non-Locality-BAH-Rates.pdf

-Any kind of orders over 30 days: BAH Type I based on HOR zip with or without dependents (must have DA 5960 and any marriage cert, divorce decree and children's birth certs in iPERMS).
https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

2020-Non-Locality-BAH-Rates.pdf

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