Posted on May 21, 2019
Does the Army cover my family staying in a hotel while awaiting my house to be move-in ready at my new duty station? If so, do I use my GTC?
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So the movers are packing up our house in the 19th of June, I sign out on PCS leave the 20th and we have a tentative closing date on our house off post of our new duty station between June 21st-25th. With all that being said, does the army cover my wife and baby to stay in a hotel for a few days before my house is move in ready? And if so, do I use my Government Travel Card?
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Yes you get a limited amount of TLE. If you exceed that you will end up paying back the extra to your GTC. Also, that 10 days of TLE is for the front side and the backside combined. That means if you stay in a hotel 7 days prior to leaving you get three more days of lodging once you arrive at your next duty station. There are other caveats, rules, and exceptions based on whether you're OCONUS or CONUS as well
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Yes, it is part of your PCS, call the Army hotel at the post you are PCSing and make a reservation for you and your family. You can pay for the hotel with your government card, just get receipts for all expenses.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SGM (Join to see) is the Dislocation Allowance (DLA) still 14 days? This may be a factor for where they select and for how long. Depending on the wait for their quarters
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Dislocation allowance is a set amount. I can’t remember the exact amount. LTC Jason Mackay
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LTC Jason Mackay
LTC Jason Mackay - it was either DLA or TLE that was split between gaining and losing Installation. Thought it was 15 days worth
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My assumption is that hotel costs will not be paid for your wife and child. I’m sure there are a few 1SG’s and PSG’s who would have a more formal answer, but I’m thinking you are going to be out of luck on that score.
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