Who knows the situation with BAH for NCOs at Ft. Wainwright on an unaccompanied tour?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:00:08 -0400

So both my wife and I have been calling pretty much every number under the sun to figure out my living situation when I PCS to Alaska next month. From what I’ve been told, NCOs are not allowed in the barracks but are not getting BAH. And for someone in my situation where my wife CANNOT come with me due to her divorce decree and child custody agreement, I’ll be forced to pay out of pocket for somewhere off post while my BAH goes towards my house in TN for my wife and kid. Can someone give me better advice or knowledge on this?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2018 11:04 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:04:41 -0400

Hey SGT. I spent 4 years up there. We put unaccompanied NCOs at the rank of E5 in the unit barracks at no cost to them. They also had GEO bachelor barracks but they might have changed all that since I left in 2014. Which unit are you going to? I know a few folks who are still there.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 20 at 2018 11:23 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:23:27 -0400

You should receive a waiver, however the government will not authorize two BAH unless they deploy you to an unaccompanied assignment. in this case it is not firmer to the military. However, I am sure that whomever informed you is mistaken. Call the Garrison CSM who oversees all barracks and housing to verify. Thank you for your service.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2018 12:02 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:02:10 -0400

SGT...
I just left Ft Winwright.... the policy is true.. they reason they did it was because the lack of space.... but my recommendation is when you get there talk to your CSM and explain the situation....

The lack of room is really bad on post to the point that they were signing waiver for E5 (single) to go off post if they wanna it

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 20 at 2018 12:06 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:06:45 -0400

WTH? If you are not allowed to live in the billets, then They have to make BAH available! Make sure that they have you as a geographical bachelor in your orders.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2018 5:31 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:31:32 -0400

Rgr

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2018 6:56 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:56:44 -0400

quit being a boot....you already know the answer to this....you will geo Bach at the barracks essentially.....like an unaccompanied tour to oki......on a side note, you literally just got my dream duty station.....