Posted on May 11, 2019
SSG Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Specialist
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According to the DFAS PCS entitlements page, "The purpose of Dislocation Allowance is to partially reimburse a member, with or without dependents, for expenses incurred in relocating the member's household during a PCS move." and "If you hold a Government Travel Credit Card, the credit card must be used for DLA expenses."

Since i would be entitled to DLA as an E6 moving dependants, and putting a security deposit down on a place to live would be considered "an expebse incurred in relocating the member's household" would i be allowed to use the GTC to pay for the security deposit?

This normally wouldn't be an issue, i would just pay out of pocket, but in the area i just PCS'ed to, most places are asking for about a $1500-$2000 deposit, plus first month's rent (another $2000 that i will pay out of pocket).
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LTC Multifunctional Logistician
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I’d contact your G8/9 office at installation and get an answer in writing before going ahead.
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MAJ Javier Rivera
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Do not commit unless you have a written review from a competent authority that it can be done. Otherwise you’ll be in a world of hurt.
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LTC Jason Mackay
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Perhaps consider an advanced pay for a deposit.
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