Who's being affected by stopped PCS to novel coronavirus?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:42:10 -0400

I don't know of any regulations that provide funding or housing for those stopped in-route, but the Army hasn't released anything official to provide for affected families... We've got people who've already moved out of houses, shipped cars, etc., being held on station for 30 days or more! What are the other services doing to take care of people?

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Mar 11 at 2020 5:46 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:46:41 -0400

Stopped in route or still at old duty station? I am sure a solution is in the works.

Response by SPC Terence Q Burns made Mar 11 at 2020 5:46 PM

SPC Terence Q Burns — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:46:55 -0400

Haven't seen anything from military.mil or Stars & Stripes pertaining to your question yet!

Response by SGT Richard Garza made Mar 11 at 2020 5:47 PM

SGT Richard Garza — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:47:01 -0400

Wow, emergency funding will come, I'm sure the President is on it

Response by SrA Ronald Moore made Mar 11 at 2020 5:51 PM

SrA Ronald Moore — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:51:35 -0400

Keep me posted as to what is being done to get The American Soldier home

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2020 5:57 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:57:34 -0400

I have a tentative BOLC date for later in the summer. I’m waiting to see how this will affect it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2020 6:19 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:19:35 -0400

Are you PCSing from S Korea or Italy back stateside? I’m worried about my upcoming Summer move now...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Mar 11 at 2020 8:53 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:53:28 -0400

This will not answer all the questions. Local commanders like a post commander will issue emergency directives and procedures. I am sure there will be centralized orders, guidance, and directives.

Response by COL David Turk made Mar 11 at 2020 9:45 PM

COL David Turk — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:45:18 -0400

It’s affected now. If I heard correctly, for the next thirty days, all inbound travel from Europe is restricted to Americans that have been screened. With the reduction in inbound travelers, airlines should be cutting way back on aircraft in that corridor.

Response by COL David Turk made Mar 11 at 2020 9:54 PM

COL David Turk — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:54:13 -0400

Wonder if DoD would direct the Air Force to handle a screened military and families transport program in EUCOM. If I was EUCOM commander, I would seriously look at that option.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2020 10:19 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:19:22 -0400

I appreciate all of the quick feedback so far! To clarify: I'm sure higher Leaders are working on this question as we speak. As 'middle-management', I wonder if we can find a suitable, temporary solution within the regulations and resources already available. I'd love to hear of any solutions being implemented by other installations or services.

Response by SPC Terence Q Burns made Mar 12 at 2020 10:22 AM

SPC Terence Q Burns — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:22:18 -0400

Good morning. This might help. Go to:
http://www.Health.mil

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